Tirfor winch

[AndyG]

Been trying to find someone to sell me a 1.6 T Tirfor, it seems the big companies don't monitor their emails. Know any good vendors?

Or, a good quality alternative, not a Chinese thing made out of recycled Toyota's .

[kogvos]

I had the same problem so I headed to eBay and Gumtree. I got lucky last week on Gumtree and picked up an unused T516 in as-new condition. There are also a few on eBay. I just kept an eye on it until one came up nearby.

[AndyG]

Yes I saw one on gum tree, but it screamed " stolen" so did not pursue.

Can I ask what you paid in the end for a new one. I hope mine will still be unused in 10 years time!

[Didge]

.... I hope mine will still be unused in 10 years time!

Whaaat??? I reckon pulling out the gear is half the fun - as long as it gets you out of said bind.

[kogvos]

Yes I saw one on gum tree, but it screamed " stolen" so did not pursue.

Can I ask what you paid in the end for a new one. I hope mine will still be unused in 10 years time!

300 from a retired couple who travelled around Aust with it but never needed it.

[Bushie]

Whaaat??? I reckon pulling out the gear is half the fun - as long as it gets you out of said bind.

Gerald, have you ever done a decent winch with a Tirfor ? - It will change your mind !

But for the OP another brand to look out for (probably only 2nd hand) is Brano, they were a direct copy of the early Tirfors - I've had one for nearly 30 years.

Edit: one on gumtree at the moment for $200 but at Parramatta



Martyn

[123rover50]

Its hard work.
Here is me as a young bloke back in the 70,s pulling my wagon with a 2B Forward Control in tow. Getting from Buin to Kieta in Bougainville.
It is a TU16 Tirfor. Still got it

[jayray377]

AndyG if you are still looking shoot me a text, 0419518255. I think I have an unused one at home. Bought for a trip and not required (obviously not going hard enough!!)

[rovercare]

Warn 8274 is the best turfer you can buy

Maybe if you got a heap of Nationals to pull the handle?

[Sitec]

Hello! I've done many a recovery using my Tirfor, and its one of the most handy pieces of kit to have stashed under the floor when in remote terrain. A Tirfor can be used at any point of the vehicle, and positioned wherever you want.. Yes they're slow, and involve effort, but I wouldn't b without mine!! Nearly had to use it for a beach recovery a few weeks ago (not me bogged tho)!!