Winch's?

[craptabulous]

I have installed alot of smittybuilts.

Here in WA at 4wheelpatrs they are $299, cant beat that

They are fast and work great. They are no warn however they will leave you with an extra $1000 in your pocket.

DONT manhandle the lockout/in lever. its not very strong and I have cavemen friend that broke his by forcing it in. If its not turning smoothly just turn the drum a click or two by hand untill you fell the teeth line up and the lever moves in smoothly.

They sound way nicer than a milemarker or harbor freight winch.

Anyone who hates on these winches has not used one or has never built on a budget.
Theres always something better, but sometimes above average is plenty.

i try not to pay for anything ever

i got a desert dynamics 10k for free that needed a 150$ motor and some tlc that would ripp that smittybuilt in half and then keep winching .

you can get a used 8274 or 8274-50 for probably less then a new smittybuilt , after all the smittybuilt bumpers and steps and basically anything i have ever seen by smittybuilt ..... well i just cant trust a damn thing they make .

 

[Chop Shop]

i try not to pay for anything ever

i got a desert dynamics 10k for free that needed a 150$ motor and some tlc that would ripp that smittybuilt in half and then keep winching .

you can get a used 8274 or 8274-50 for probably less then a new smittybuilt , after all the smittybuilt bumpers and steps and basically anything i have ever seen by smittybuilt ..... well i just cant trust a **** thing they make .

so you have never owned/used one? or just assuming? Any experience with one?

Just adding banter? I have used them all. Warn lovers will show their true colors here.

 

[shelfboy1]

i bought a skid of chinese winches about 24 of them for a 100 bucks and my 8274 is still working

 

[fjraamis]

I was running a WARN m12000 on my LR Discovery but not for long. The WARN will be going on my Fj80. The Winch has served me well and will continue to. If you are planning on doing expeditions alone, or hitting the trails alone consider purchasing a winch that will not break on you in the middle of a pull.

Warn --> proven
SuperWinch --> used in all camel trophies at least the huskys
Ramsey --> good winches

Fjraamis

 

[McDowra]

I have installed alot of smittybuilts.

Here in WA at 4wheelpatrs they are $299, cant beat that

They are fast and work great. They are no warn however they will leave you with an extra $1000 in your pocket.

DONT manhandle the lockout/in lever. its not very strong and I have cavemen friend that broke his by forcing it in. If its not turning smoothly just turn the drum a click or two by hand untill you fell the teeth line up and the lever moves in smoothly.

They sound way nicer than a milemarker or harbor freight winch.

Anyone who hates on these winches has not used one or has never built on a budget.
Theres always something better, but sometimes above average is plenty.

I really like my Smittybilt, I have had people tell me how junky it is, but when you ask them they have no experience with them.

 

[moosecruiser]

i bought a well used warn 8274 for 300$$ cad. and i researched it extensively .
i am broke so a budget is a must i wheel alone commonly and the hi-lift exterme has been my winching method to date . i plan on rebuilding the 8274 merely for cosmetics cause it works just fine .
moose

 

[lulo]

1º PTO Winch

2º Warn 8274 or 8274/50

3º Warn 9.5 XP


Good Luck!

 

[rusty_tlc]

I'll be after a winch shortly and as much as I would love to get a warn 8274, @ $2.5k I consider that to be an arm and a leg.

I have come across a new brand of winch TigerZ11. Its chinese made, 2009 model 12000lb, 6.6hp motor, waterproof/dustproof, wireless remote, with new brake system allowing you to winch up and down hills without working against the brake, 3yr warranty for only $695AU. Might be worth a try at that price.

You need to look at Winch depot. Still not cheap but no where near $2.5K.

They always throw in some free stuff too, I got a snatch strap and receiver recovery point with mine. Plus they don't charge for shipping, something to consider with the 8274, 150' of 5/16 wire rope is frikken heavy.

That said I'd look for a used one they are pretty durable, unlike some of the imports.