Topic: What do you think about the price on this Used Winch?

[chrisfranklin]

An 8274, starting price is $800.  I've seen others go for $300-500 and heard of people getting them for $200.  Of course, these need a pretty extensive go through.  

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Warn-8274-Warns-Workhorse_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a598a86bfQQitemZ250610353855QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1065

See if this dude gets any bids.  Nice find stripped off a cash-for-clunkers vehicle though.   What would you pay for it?

(And I know there's plenty of good, less expensive winches out there, and that the 8274 is good but that there are probably plenty of winch models just as good out there that will go 20-40 years with some maintenance)

[chrisfranklin]

Also, any big difference between the 8274s and the 8274-50s?  

[Jeffy]

It's not a good deal, especially when you consider it's going to cost $75 to ship and if he doesn't pack it correctly, you'll end up with an empty box.

The -50 has the higher HP motors.  Other then that, it's the same.  I'd keep your options open and consider a Warn M8000 as they are usually pretty cheap.  Even new, they are under $600.  The M8000 and the M8274's are some of the oldest designed from Warn.  You can usually find M9000's for pretty cheap as well since they have been surpassed by the 9500.

[Jeffy]

Thought about it some more.  Check your local Craigslist.  That's usually the best place to find a used winch.  Since it's local, you won't have to pay for shipping.

Another winch, I'd probably look for is a Tabor 9000.  These are built by Warn for the Export market.  The only difference is the lower HP motors (which all older Warns used) black paint and some plastic parts that replace the metal ones in no-stress areas like handles and such.  So it's a Warn without the Warn price.  Be aware that there are a lot of no-name winches on the market as well.  Smittybilt, Bulldog, T-Rex, etc...  These are made in China so quality can be hit and miss.  Since you seem to have a healthy budget, I wouldn't bother with any of those.  Stick with Warn.  They have an awesome Customer Service as well.

[OH-YJ]

Thats a lot of money for an 8274. I'd wait and keep looking on ebay and CL. I've been looking for a while and there are much better deals. You could get a Warn xd9000i for $500-$600 used.

[drunkencityworker]

I have one the line speed is awesome. The -50 was denotated in honor of warm 50th anniversary I found out. the higher hp power motor is $77 brand new. So to me not a deal breaker. The line looks good from pic but you will pay 100 for one that somebody takes off switching for synthetic. Also the mount is different than other winches and doesnt seem to have fairlead. Minimal fab skills a mount can be made. It appears to have the newer solenoid cover and connector for control. If it has the newer solenoids that can still be found I say good buy. If its the older style that are obsolete and often replaced with ford starter solenoids I say no deal. If it needs rebuilt I say 500 tops. If its mount and go 800 is about right. The warn 8000 can be had for 5-600 latley new and is still a  warn but line speed no where near the 8274. I wouldnt trade a new 8-9000 for my 8274.

[Bounty Hunter]

Ask for the serial number and the date code from the tag on the cover, looks like my 8274 that was built in '75.  Paid $100 for mine, they're a great winch.

[gomi]

Have you seen the Runva 9500lb rock crawler winch on ebay? It is about 60lbs or 45lbs with synthetic line for about $350. It only has 50ft of line though.

[Jeffy]

Have you seen the Runva 9500lb rock crawler winch on ebay? It is about 60lbs or 45lbs with synthetic line for about $350. It only has 50ft of line though.

Well, there are two groups of thinking.  One is to get any cheap winch since you won't be using it that often.  The other group spends more for a known dependable winch that will last a lifetime.

I'm in the later since I like to buy once.  Like what's been said, you can buy a decent Warn M8000, M9000 or an old M8274 for a a bit more.  All Warn winches can be rebuilt.  Keep in mind though, the M8274 is around 20 lbs heavier and uses a different mount then all other winches.

[sharpxmen]

Have you seen the Runva 9500lb rock crawler winch on ebay? It is about 60lbs or 45lbs with synthetic line for about $350. It only has 50ft of line though.

if you're going for knockoffs might as well buy a cheaper one - this one is $250 and has close to 100ft of cable http://cgi.ebay.ca/12V-VORTEX-9500-LB-Pound-Recovery-Winch-JEEP-TRUCK-SUV_W0QQitemZ170468256762QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27b0b32bfa

[Jeffy]

Pretty good deal if you know what you're doing and can source the parts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120550468246

[chrisfranklin]

That auction for that 8000 is pretty decent.   

[Jeffy]

Craigslist is still the best place to look but you'll have check back every few days as they seem to pop up in cycles.  I've seen some 8274's for around $500 that I was going to jump on but someone else beat me to it.  The nice thing about the M8000 and the M8271 is that they are old so there are many of them out there.  For the right price, I wouldn't turn down a M8074 or a Bellview either.

[sharpxmen]

these things got cheap, check this one out - 10k, wired and remote control, 87ft 3/8'' cable for $350 with free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10000LB-Self-Recovery-Winch-10000-lb-5-8-HP-VIPER_W0QQitemZ300415511443QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45f228eb93#ht_5251wt_1156

it's a knockoff but still

[WranglerCOdy]

these things got cheap, check this one out - 10k, wired and remote control, 87ft 3/8'' cable for $350 with free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10000LB-Self-Recovery-Winch-10000-lb-5-8-HP-VIPER_W0QQitemZ300415511443QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item45f228eb93#ht_5251wt_1156

it's a knockoff but still

yeah thats also "made buy gorilla winch. my buddy used it one time and it smoked from the motor. it was brand new and never had any pulls on it.