I have always heard that you need a winch rated at 1.5 times the weight of the vehicle. If my 80 is 6200 lbs then a 9.5xp would be fine. Is there something I am missing? I'm sure a 12k is sweet, but not sure it is worth the money.
Warn M12 on an 80...is it really necessary? (1 Viewer)
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Josh,
Of course it's going to depend on the type of wheeling you do. You can get the 9.5 and a snatch block. One advantage of the smaller winch is that it weighs a lot less. I had the same question and Christo recomended the M8000. So far so good. I used it on the Rubicon and it was great.
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Of course it's going to depend on the type of wheeling you do. You can get the 9.5 and a snatch block. One advantage of the smaller winch is that it weighs a lot less. I had the same question and Christo recomended the M8000. So far so good. I used it on the Rubicon and it was great.
Regards
Alvaro
been wondering the same thing.
That also brings up the question of whether getting a less expensive brand but higher load rated winch might be a reasonable substitution. E.g. if a 8000 lbs Warn is fine, would a 12000 MileMarker, say, be just as suitable?
That also brings up the question of whether getting a less expensive brand but higher load rated winch might be a reasonable substitution. E.g. if a 8000 lbs Warn is fine, would a 12000 MileMarker, say, be just as suitable?
Select a winch with at least 25% greater line pull than your GVR.
re_guderian
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One other thing to consider is rope capacity. Most smaller winches have less rope. Not a concern for some, but in AZ and the SW, winch anchor points can be few and far between, so using a snatch block, while theoretically possible, can't always be done if you are by yourself.
Warn 12K ROCKS! 
End of story.
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I traded a nailgun for a M8000. It's pulled out an F-250 Diesel Crewcab up to it's floorpan in mud, pulled a TJ out sideways with mud up to the headlights, as well as a few other rigs. No sweat so far. Add a snatchblock or two and you'll likely be fine.
alia176
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e9999 said:
Eric,
I have pursposely shortened by winch cable to about 75'. This helps keep the amp draw to a min and the rpm is higher (warn m10k) However, it truly sucks to carry the remaining cable (with eye loops at each end) coiled up in the back! That s*** is unwieldy and a nuisance when it comes to storage, not to mention heavy. A friend is giving me 100' of some sort of a syn rope as an extension for doing past favors. This will work out much better I think.
Ali
rusty_tlc
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Dittos, wire rope is a PITA to handle off the spool.alia176 said:
Is the m8000 better than the 9.5? Will they mount on the ARB
Dont know where your paying at, but most of the ones Ive looked at are really not that much different in price. Less than 100 usually. Thats less than two snatch blocks. Makes more sense to me.
I pulled an excusion on of a ditch before with my x8000i and a snatch block. I personally would feel safer with the 9500xp on my cruiser. I think the m12000 is overkill.
dejablu311 said:
NOT.
