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S1oww

New Member

• Nov 27, 2013

• #1

Hi, I'm new to this world and could do with a winch. I know this must be a common post, but my phone won't let me search and I don't have access to a computer.

I have a 300tdi 97 disco. I've fitted a winch bumper and now need a winch, got stuck a few times and luckily been with a winching friend.
I don't have the money to spend £500 on one and can't see much second hand. I'm not a hard core off roader and won't be doing crazy things with it.

A few guys have said these are good, is that the case. Or any others people would recommend?

http://bit.ly/1dZAUrl

http://bit.ly/1eOUfN6

 

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Chr1s

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2013

• #2

Here ya go:

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/recommendations-winch-237890.html

In all honesty, the two winches that you have linked to look like cheap, under-powered rubbish. The Superwinch one boasts of a hook that is rated to 7,500lbs when the winch itself is only rated to 4,500lbs.

 

DiscoPol

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2013

• #3

Both a bit small, look at the tigershark by superwinch, good entry level winch and not too pricey. I bought mine from the electric winch shop and can't fault it.

 

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S1oww

New Member

• Nov 27, 2013

• #4

Thanks, the electric winch shop looks a good place.

What about this?
Warrior Apache 13000AP 12v Electric Winch - New for 2013

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Nov 27, 2013

• #5

buy cheap buy twice

 

warrior

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2013

• #6

S1oww said:

Thanks, the electric winch shop looks a good place.

What about this?
Warrior Apache 13000AP 12v Electric Winch - New for 2013

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There good I've hard all sorts off them.

wiltshire landyman said:

buy cheap buy twice

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I agree it will let you den when you need it most,

 

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S1oww

New Member

• Nov 28, 2013

• #7

So is that a no to the warrior one?

 

DaveM-sport

Active Member

• Nov 28, 2013

• #8

no, I've heard lots of good reports on the warrior winches and a good few people I know have them. Thinking of getting a pair myself too for my trayback as it's a big step up in price to something like a Redwinch!

 

warrior

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2013

• #9

My mate had one on his tray back n he said it was good, only had it fit 12 months so as fit how long if will last I don't know, some of them are all brass or something to stop the internals rusting.

 

martin1512

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2013

• #10

I like Ramsey winches. I had one on my previous landy, and have a Rep8000 on my current 110. Plenty of pulling power and very reliable, even works when fully submerged in mud Not the quickest winch though, but I don't need a fast winch, just a reliable one.

 

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S1oww

New Member

• Dec 1, 2013

• #11

Would a Ramsey 5000 pull my disco ok?

 

chrisyleigh

Active Member

• Dec 2, 2013

• #12

You really need to be looking for some that can pull a min off 1.5x the weight of your landy
so lets say your landy weights 2ton-"2000KG" s you will need a winch that pulls ATLEAST "3000kg"-3tons
so something above or around 8000lb
a 9500lb or 11500lb or even 13000lb

 

DiscoPol

Well-Known Member

• Dec 2, 2013

• #13

I always worked on a factor of two, something that can pull twice the weight of the vehicle.

 

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S1oww

New Member

• Dec 3, 2013

• #14

That makes sense, thanks .
Might go for the warrior one.