Let's talk winches folks

[J0E]

The test is BS. n=1. But I think this is what you're asking about; Warn = "broken internal parts, would not work after test".

Results
Winch	Max Pull (lb)	Result
Bulldog	10,000	Broke internal parts, would not work after test
Engo	12,000	All functions still worked after test
Superwinch	15,900	Would not spool out after test
T-Max	16,000	All functions still worked after test
Warn	16,000	Broke internal parts, would not work after test

True, n=1 is bogus, but more bogus is exceeding the rated pull by 68%.

Warn 9.5xp (9,500-lb electric)

Warn and the others should shut down before breaking tho.

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[Zandcwhite]

True, n=1 is bogus, but more bogus is exceeding the rated pull by 68%.

Warn 9.5xp (9,500-lb electric)

Warn and the others should shut down before breaking tho.

None of us have a gauge installed on our winch lines, we pull until we are unstuck, the winch simply won’t budge the stuck rig, or something breaks. It is awesome that it got to 16k, but I’d rather have my winch run out of steam near its rating before it breaks itself.

 

[J0E]

None of us have a gauge installed on our winch lines, we pull until we are unstuck, the winch simply won’t budge the stuck rig, or something breaks. It is awesome that it got to 16k, but I’d rather have my winch run out of steam near its rating before it breaks itself.

• If you've winched before, you can hear the load. How likely is it you need to exceed 14K lbs?
• You'd rather have the Engo?
• We'd all rather have the winch stop before breaking.
• I'm getting the Warn ZEON Platinum 12-S Recovery 12000lb which is a much better winch.
• Maybe n=1 is the most bogus part of the test. They didn't even bother contacting Warn for comment.

 

[Zandcwhite]

• If you've winched before, you can hear the load. How likely is it you need to exceed 14K lbs?
• You'd rather have the Engo?
• We'd all rather have the winch stop before breaking.
• I'm getting the Warn ZEON Platinum 12-S Recovery 12000lb which is a much better winch.
• Maybe n=1 is the most bogus part of the test. They didn't even bother contacting Warn for comment.

I’d say exceeding 14k is more likely than you think, multiple times I’ve seen 10-12klb winches unable to move really buried or wedged in rigs in a single line pull. Again I’d rather have it load down and not move, allowing me to dig, jack, change the angle of the pull etc and try again than pull itself to bits. For the price, I’d absolutely pick the engo over the warn. Warn is the Gucci of winches these days, I’ll stick with my good old fashioned blue jeans that get the job done without the fancy logo or designer price tag. Is the warn better than a badlands? Of course. Is it 2-5 times better? Absolutely not.

 

[One_off]

HF coupon for the Badlands just popped over in my email.

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[Chile1]

Warn EVO 10 and look no further. More winch than you’ll ever need….

 

[smokeythecat]

no cover, no garage

I don't see a lot of winch covers on Jeeps, but I'm wondering if that is just because people want to show off their stuff. How many of you keep your winch covered when not in use? It seems like it would be helpful in protecting synthetic ropes from UV damage.

 

[Thane]

In this rig Winch is inside of plate bumper, with relocated solenoid box. Long Rash guard on last winds in covers synthetic from Uv.

 

[Krondor]

I don't see a lot of winch covers on Jeeps, but I'm wondering if that is just because people want to show off their stuff. How many of you keep your winch covered when not in use? It seems like it would be helpful in protecting synthetic ropes from UV damage.

I never did, but after getting all the corrosion I just repainted I have one now. We will see if it helps.

 

[Overkill]

I don't see a lot of winch covers on Jeeps, but I'm wondering if that is just because people want to show off their stuff. How many of you keep your winch covered when not in use? It seems like it would be helpful in protecting synthetic ropes from UV damage.

On my TJ, I always keep it covered. I have a cover for the one on the JL, but I haven't been able to get it down around the front of it since it is so close in the stock bumper. I'll eventually get it in there though. It is one of the Warn ones that you can leave on and still use the winch.

 

[Mgg253]

HF coupon for the Badlands just popped over in my email.

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We’ll thanks and no thanks for this. HF just got $720 from me because of this post! New tree saver, D ring, snatch block, and snatch recovery strap later im not too mad I suppose

 

[One_off]

We’ll thanks and no thanks for this. HF just got $720 from me because of this post! New tree saver, D ring, snatch block, and snatch recovery strap later im not too mad I suppose

I'm truly sorry I posted this then. You can use you new winch to linch me...

 

[Mgg253]

I'm truly sorry I posted this then. You can use you new winch to linch me...

Haha, was going to happen sooner or later anyway!

 

[GtX]

I don't see a lot of winch covers on Jeeps, but I'm wondering if that is just because people want to show off their stuff. How many of you keep your winch covered when not in use? It seems like it would be helpful in protecting synthetic ropes from UV damage.

I tried a fabric cover - cheap one from Amazon - but it was too hard getting the winch covered with it in my bumper. So, I just bent some Kydex that I had on hand to act as a sun shield to keep the UV off the line.

 

[OllieChristopher]

So, I just bent some Kydex that I had on hand to act as a sun shield to keep the UV off the line.

UV is not good for cable? First I heard of it. I used to leave out winch and cable to the elements for years with no ill effects.

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