Winches! To have? not to have? which one?

Cassie said:

Crikey! (....followed by worried gulp!...) . This the link on eBay meantime for the Tirfor 1600kg Rope Winch C/W 20mtr Tirfor rope pulling machine on eBay, also Other Lifting Tools, Lifting Tools, Industrial Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 24-Jun-09 14:59:55 BST)

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redhand said:

Aye I think that was posted on here a few weeks ago. Tirfor everytime for me. Think winches are a waste of weight & fuel.

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battenberg said:

Some recoveries are a bit more tricky than others!!!
This took over three hours to get unstuck, used every last rope, shackle, bit of equipment in every car, and every car, including a thermal foil blanket and several hot cups of coffee once done!

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Cassie said:

Vinnie - yes, we're going to try to keep website updated while travelling this year, fingers crossed! Thanks for your wishes. Looked at Black Rat but not sure where can source from (Oz and US and one site have found in UK but seem out of stock). I have heard of them and checked them out while looking at Tirfor.
Battenberg/all - would a Tirfor TU16 suffice - 1600kg lift and 2.5T pull. The next one up looks a bit more serious at 5T, Tirfors not cheap (seen quotes of about £700 with 20m cable plus VAT for TU16) but have just seen one on eBay to buy now at around £200 and am just checking this out to ensure for real etc. Not in a dead rush to buy today - just want to understand correct weight ratio which I think TU16 suited (for caravan 2T GVM, 110 CSW 3T GVM) Am checking out the training meantime.

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Cassie said:

Have just bought recon Tirfor TU16 with 10m cable on eBay for £160 plus £18 shipping. Seller has another two available if anyone interested - another TU16 plus the huge 5Tonner. See link for remaining TU16 here TIRFOR on eBay, also Winches, Lifting Tools, Industrial Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 15-Jun-09 07:42:01 BST)
Many thanks for help - we just need to learn how to use now! and buy additional bits that we need.

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Cassie said:

Not light these Tirfor thingys are they - crikey. OK, can lift it etc. but can't imagine what the next size up must be like. Blimey. This TU16 alone beastly enough. Starting on something small ......like twigs ......little beginnings.

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