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Title: Winch review
Post by: Jesse-James on September 23, 2007, 10:14:05 AM
Winches reviewed by Moabjeeper. Notice where my HF 9k placed.  :twofingers:

Winches in Hell (http://www.moabjeeper.com/articles/general/listing.cfm?articleID=353)
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: Jeffy on September 23, 2007, 12:18:48 PM
"...hanging on for dear life. It didn’t finish with the vigor..."  There were only 3 winches that finished so of course it would get 3rd.  They should have added a second day of testing.  :blbl:

I have a friend who had his T-Max implode.  It was a real mess inside.  Luckily, it was free.  He replaced it with a Warn.
The rope slipping out of the retainer clip shouldn't mean much as long as there are a couple layers on the spool.  it it was a cable it probably would have finished.  Well, if it didn't implode.  :lol:  Still it looks like it was the only one to use a rode.  I would have liked to seem them all use a cable.

It's interesting that they DNF'ed the Ramsey with only a blown solenoid.  Could have been a mfg issue on the solenoid and not really an issue with the mechanical parts of the winch itself.

Superwinch could have done better if they chose a winch form their Husky line instead of the EPi line.  The Husky's are pretty robust with their worm gear drivetrain.

Still, it's an interesting test.  I would have chosen the Warn to win also.  Most of my friends run Warns, even that Moz guy has one.  Warns have proven themselves time after time.
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: chardrc on September 23, 2007, 12:20:00 PM
lol i like how the admin is considered a newbie :wall:
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: chardrc on September 23, 2007, 12:20:40 PM
lol i like how the admin is considered a newbie :wall:
fail after i typed that it magically changes from admin to jeffy.
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: Jesse-James on September 23, 2007, 04:14:19 PM
If the HF did finish the same as the Warn then that would be a problem, but the fact that it was beat on and it finished proves that it isn't garbage. It's just slow.

Now I'm not saying it's kick@ss, I'm just saying it deserves repect for what it is. A slow inexpensive winch that works well for what it is.

Of course if I had the money at the time, there would be an 8274 on my bumper. Whenever this one fails there will be.

And make mine a twin....

(http://www.gigglepin4x4.net/8274/images/ttwincar.jpg)
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: gomi on September 23, 2007, 04:36:00 PM
speaking of winches, I just saw a toyota tacoma all built up with a little atv winch in the front... :confused:

It was a tiny little mile marker I think. Probably 2000lber
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: Mozman68 on September 24, 2007, 07:54:05 AM
speaking of winches, I just saw a toyota tacoma all built up with a little atv winch in the front... :confused:

It was a tiny little mile marker I think. Probably 2000lber


Maybe the Tacoma is a tow vehicle and he uses the winch to pull out the ATV or snowmobile if they get stuck.... :confused:
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: gomi on September 24, 2007, 09:07:28 AM
speaking of winches, I just saw a toyota tacoma all built up with a little atv winch in the front... :confused:

It was a tiny little mile marker I think. Probably 2000lber


Maybe the Tacoma is a tow vehicle and he uses the winch to pull out the ATV or snowmobile if they get stuck.... :confused:
naahh. I think it was just for show.
Title: Re: Winch review
Post by: Mozman68 on September 24, 2007, 11:02:24 AM
speaking of winches, I just saw a toyota tacoma all built up with a little atv winch in the front... :confused:

It was a tiny little mile marker I think. Probably 2000lber


Maybe the Tacoma is a tow vehicle and he uses the winch to pull out the ATV or snowmobile if they get stuck.... :confused:
naahh. I think it was just for show.

Well...if his plan was to SHOW what a loser he is, then mission accomplished... :thumb: