Gorilla winches???
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I haven't seen that one, but I did see some good prices on the Max Winches and wondered the same thing.
http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa2/t-maxwinches.htm
Read where Gorilla was rebadged Atlas, but couldn't find an Atlas website to look them up.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-9-500-LB-Wireless-Winch-p/atdf9500w.htm
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-9-500-LB-Wireless-Winch-p/atdf9500w.htm
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What is the big attraction to the 8274's guys? I'm sure they are better than the planetary gear systems, but I just lost an auction on a 20 year old one for $425 + $75 shipping! I just don't get why they go so high. I'm going with a Gorilla I think. I can get a 10,000LB Gorilla with a fairhead and a remote, brand new, for 325 plus shipping, just seems to cheap to pass up. I'm not really a hard core wheeler. My rig is capable of getting stuck big though, and I do feel a little vunerable when wheeling without a winch, but If I used it 2 or 3 times a year i would be surprised. It might be a mistake, but if I find a cheap 8274 later I can always buy it and sell the Gorilla used. Hell, I should be able to get at least 300 for a used 10,000LB winch I would think!
Am I missing something? Guess I'm just a tight ass!
Am I missing something? Guess I'm just a tight ass!
I'm agree that a winch of any nature is better than none. Personally my rigs came with the factory PTO's so I'm no expert, but from the dozen or so threads on here the old 8274's hold their value and are battle proven from what I've read. I gotta say the 78 I bought a few months ago has the 8274 on it from the factory as an option and I really like it.
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8274 from the factory? So that might be why everyone wants them huh? Thats the first time I've heard that.
I figure if I go with a cheap winch I need to get at least a 10,000LB rating. I know an underpowered winch is a problem! Like I said before, I could buy a cheap winch now then wait til I come across an 8274 later, and sell the cheap one.
8274 has a long reputation for reliability and strength which is its appeal + it looks cool with the high profile. $425 + $75 shipping? Maybe we should talk.
I picked one up recently and am now questioning if it's the right one for my 62. It will fit w/o any major problem but I'm thinking a low profile may be better.
I'm on the fence but really like the old 8274
I picked one up recently and am now questioning if it's the right one for my 62. It will fit w/o any major problem but I'm thinking a low profile may be better.
I'm on the fence but really like the old 8274
I bet the atlas is made by http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Winch/p/sm/1001769593.htm
They look the same and the specs match i.e. 265:1 gear ratio
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