Thread: TIGERZ11 6000 LB ELECTRIC ROPE WINCH

Nope!

As a minimum 9000lb

It's rated pull on the 1st layer of the drum.
As we often pull on the last 2 layers you want more!

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You also need to consider that when you're winching you will be pulling up hill, in mud or both.... all adds to the stress on the winch.
I think your car weighs about 2250kg (4950lb or there abouts) with nothing much in it, add a bar, some gear and 2-4 people so say 5600 - 5800 pounds - you'd be at the limit of a 6000 pounder before you know it.
If I ever replace my Warn XD9000 I reckon I'd spend the extra little but and get a 12000lb.

You could use a snatch block, this halves the load on the winch.
Also shortens your available wire as well though.

The Aldi 9500lb winches are available at the moment if your quick (for $399) - there is a long thread about them in 'General Chat' at the moment. I picked pne up today - pretty happy with it. 2 year warranty...

If you miss out on those, Super Cheap have a 9500lb winch reduced from $699 to $415 at the moment.

They probably all come out of the same factory, and with a good grease and maintenance, should last ok.

If I was getting a Tigerz (and I would again as I have a 12000) I'd splurge and get the 2spd 12000. I'd much rather run at 50-80% of load (both mech and elec) that push it every time.