I'd like to buy a capable, reliable hand winch and I'm torn between the new More Power Puller with Synthetic Rope and the Magnum Trifor Style Hand winch.
I searched the forum for insight and found some good info, but most of the threads pretty much end up in the same spot- just get a cheap electric winch!
I understand why people say that, but I don't really want to go through the weight add and winch bumper + winch cost (to do it right I'm looking at $1500 min). A lot of folks will also say just get a Badlands winch from HF and mount it to a hitch receiver- which makes sense but the reviews on Badlands and other winches in that price range are pretty sketchy from what I've read- some people swear by them while others have burned em out on the first pull.
Both the More Power Puller and Magnum Hand Winch can be had on Amazon for about $400 all in and there is no setup needed and you only take it out when you need it.
What do you guys think- anyone have experience with both?
I'm not looking to winch up a trials course or anything- just want something that can help me get out of a bog if I miss-judge one when out by myself.
Links:
More Power Puller:
Amazon product ASIN B00455VCTY
Magnum:
Amazon product ASIN B00B78NS5I
I searched the forum for insight and found some good info, but most of the threads pretty much end up in the same spot- just get a cheap electric winch!
I understand why people say that, but I don't really want to go through the weight add and winch bumper + winch cost (to do it right I'm looking at $1500 min). A lot of folks will also say just get a Badlands winch from HF and mount it to a hitch receiver- which makes sense but the reviews on Badlands and other winches in that price range are pretty sketchy from what I've read- some people swear by them while others have burned em out on the first pull.
Both the More Power Puller and Magnum Hand Winch can be had on Amazon for about $400 all in and there is no setup needed and you only take it out when you need it.
What do you guys think- anyone have experience with both?
I'm not looking to winch up a trials course or anything- just want something that can help me get out of a bog if I miss-judge one when out by myself.
Links:
More Power Puller:
Amazon product ASIN B00455VCTY
Magnum:
Amazon product ASIN B00B78NS5I