24v winch vs 8274 12 v?

Zekester · 02-23-07, 12:53 PM

Looking to add a winch on my BJ40, 24v...I 've been told to use an 8274 hooked up to one battery, ie 12 volt....is this advisable? should I be looking for a 24v winch? if so any comments on a model??

70sguy · 02-23-07, 01:05 PM

Conecting a 12v 8274 to the 12 post of a 24v system is a massive parasite load.
So unless you work in a battery factory, best to get a 24v winch or convert the 12v
8274 over with a new 24v motor and cont duty solenoids.
Not much will outpull a 24v 8274.

Sheldon

OILERSrule · 02-23-07, 01:32 PM

X2 hooking up to one batt is not a good idea. I am not sure about the availibility or price of a 24V winch but might be pricy. All other 24V seems to be. Solar converters are available up to 30amps. this might be another option. alot of people on here have used them for other 24-12 accesories so why not a winch?

The Dude · 02-23-07, 01:35 PM

I have a 8274 that was 12 volts hooked up to 24 volts. It runs like a champ. I figure go till it blows. A used motor isn't worth very much, so why replace it right away with a 24V motor.

Ron R · 02-23-07, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OILERSrule

X2 hooking up to one batt is not a good idea.

I agree. Hooking up 12V equipment to one of the batt's in a 24V system should prohibited by law

Quote:

I am not sure about the availibility or price of a 24V winch but might be pricy. All other 24V seems to be. Solar converters are available up to 30amps. this might be another option. alot of people on here have used them for other 24-12 accesories so why not a winch?

Well, ever looked into what amount of amps a winchmotor draws just spooling? And under load? 200-400 Amps is normal.
No way a converter is going to keep up with that!!!

Tapage · 02-23-07, 05:53 PM

pulling hard the 8274 with XP motor ( mod ) can get 500 amps !

skoki · 02-23-07, 08:59 PM

I've got a 24v warn 8274. Some think it's a little light for a 60 series but that didn't stop me from pulling 6 semi's, a Parks Canada garbage truck, 2 skidsteers, 1 snowmobile and dozens of cars and trucks out of the ditch in the 2 years I lived in the mountains. The fast line speed can't be beat. My winch was a factory installed option but they are not that much more expensive than a 12v.
http://www.warn.com/truck/index.shtml
part #375832

brownbear · 02-23-07, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dude

I have a 8274 that was 12 volts hooked up to 24 volts. It runs like a champ. I figure go till it blows. A used motor isn't worth very much, so why replace it right away with a 24V motor.

I like that phlisophy, But if you wheel lots alone and want to depend on your winch in the middle of nowhere....... I would not want it failing when I need it most.'

That said you should not get yourself in a situation alone your life depends on one sole piece of equipment with no back up........

bluerock · 02-24-07, 08:19 PM

do the 24 volts. i once thought i was smarter than i currently am and i hooked a 12v power source to the system. IT IS NOW a frozen yard ornament. the worst part is i gave another person advice that it would be fine to hook a 12v device to a 24v system to this i apologize profusily. the 24v is only like 100 bucks more (market myself) and well should never break (NATO USMC and others spec) forgot what

oh yeah just buy the right part and carry on desert,jungle, big hills.

02-23-07, 12:53 PM	#1
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 619	24v winch vs 8274 12 v? Looking to add a winch on my BJ40, 24v...I 've been told to use an 8274 hooked up to one battery, ie 12 volt....is this advisable? should I be looking for a 24v winch? if so any comments on a model?? __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

02-23-07, 01:05 PM	#2
70sguy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Greendale B.C Canada Posts: 563	Conecting a 12v 8274 to the 12 post of a 24v system is a massive parasite load. So unless you work in a battery factory, best to get a 24v winch or convert the 12v 8274 over with a new 24v motor and cont duty solenoids. Not much will outpull a 24v 8274. Sheldon __________________ 93 1HD-T powered FZJ80-Extreme valve body-Walbro-ARB- Snork-OME- SOLD! 97 FZJ80 Antique Sage 40th, bone stock. 1HD-FT 5spd conversion starting soon VW A4 Jetta TDI My other diesel is a Locomotive www.gscruiserparts.com Last edited by 70sguy; 02-23-07 at 01:07 PM. Reason: added info

02-23-07, 01:35 PM	#4
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 911	I have a 8274 that was 12 volts hooked up to 24 volts. It runs like a champ. I figure go till it blows. A used motor isn't worth very much, so why replace it right away with a 24V motor. __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

02-23-07, 08:59 PM	#7
skoki IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 18226 Posts: 120	I've got a 24v warn 8274. Some think it's a little light for a 60 series but that didn't stop me from pulling 6 semi's, a Parks Canada garbage truck, 2 skidsteers, 1 snowmobile and dozens of cars and trucks out of the ditch in the 2 years I lived in the mountains. The fast line speed can't be beat. My winch was a factory installed option but they are not that much more expensive than a 12v. http://www.warn.com/truck/index.shtml part #375832 __________________ Rab Bearspaw to Sundre Alberta, Canada HJ60 / 12H-T Last edited by skoki; 02-23-07 at 09:07 PM.

02-24-07, 08:19 PM	#9
bluerock IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary Ab Canada TLCA# 16773 Posts: 94	24 volts do the 24 volts. i once thought i was smarter than i currently am and i hooked a 12v power source to the system. IT IS NOW a frozen yard ornament. the worst part is i gave another person advice that it would be fine to hook a 12v device to a 24v system to this i apologize profusily. the 24v is only like 100 bucks more (market myself) and well should never break (NATO USMC and others spec) forgot what oh yeah just buy the right part and carry on desert,jungle, big hills.

02-23-07, 01:32 PM	#3
OILERSrule IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 140	X2 hooking up to one batt is not a good idea. I am not sure about the availibility or price of a 24V winch but might be pricy. All other 24V seems to be. Solar converters are available up to 30amps. this might be another option. alot of people on here have used them for other 24-12 accesories so why not a winch?

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