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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    I'm hoping that there's room in the engine bay for the electric pump. I also guess there's going to be an oil reservoir and cooler mounted somewhere discrete too. Anyone done this before?
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Thanks Ratty and Widget. My winch specification is taking shape. Probably going for a 100 bar electric pump to power the hydraulic winch. Now it's time to get into the detail of selecting those items and ensuring that they will fit behind a nice bumper. Cheers guys, you've all been very helpful.
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Thanks BigAndyT and Widget..... one thing is for sure, whatever I decide to buy, it will have been well researched. I like the sound of the electric power steering pump driving the hydraulic winch. I'll check with Mile Maker. Does anyone else have any info on electric PAS pumps for a...
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Well spotted Treestump. It looked wrong from the moment I posted the first questions.... and it's slipped though a couple of times since. What a silly bunt.
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Thanks Ratty. Does anyone have any experience with electro-hydrolic winches? Who makes them? Any recommendations? Cheers.
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Thanks guys, the replies have been useful. When it comes to buying stuff I tend to research hard and try (when possible) to "buy once". That means that budget isn't going to be an issue. Hydrolic does seem to be the best device, but as JamesCronin said, they do rely on an engine that is...
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    Electric or hydrolic winch?

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum so treat me gently!! I'm planning to fit a winch to my Defender 110 XS (with air-con) and getting a bit confused over which type of winch to buy. I found myself reading these articles: - 4x4winches.com - Truth Not Opinion 4x4winches.com - Truth Not Opinion...
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