cheapest and best winch??

kdoss54 · Apr 11, 2017

i thought there was a thread about winches. I remember TSC having some but couldn't remember the reviews can anyone point me in the right direction I need one that will pull a 2500 lb buggy where ever i need (to the trailer) most likely :flipgotcha:

617_Racing · Apr 11, 2017

Smittybuilt. I've got the X20 10K. For the price it's hard to beat I would think.

Buddy of mine has an older XRC8 and it's never let him down.

Rokcrler · Apr 11, 2017

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Engo winches are best bang for the buck. Awesome reviews and good price.
Holler at Joey at 4wdfactory.com

tonybolton · Apr 11, 2017

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Smittybilt for my usage / reliability requirements ....

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Eddyj · Apr 12, 2017

To be honest I use the tsc winches and they are reliable. They get used 4 times a week, usually on low batteries for about 10 minutes. They last for 4 years I have some that are two some that are two models older than what they sell now.

tonybolton · Apr 12, 2017

Only issues I've encountered with the TSC's are the slow speeds. Maybe it's from being spoiled by what I've had for so long, but on long pulls it sometimes sucks.

Zjman · Apr 12, 2017

Harbor freight winches are pretty good, they are slow but reliable, just don't use they're supplied resistor block on hot wire and my xrc8 been great for about 5 years

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poolman · Apr 12, 2017

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tonybolton said:
Smittybilt for my usage / reliability requirements ....

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X2

J/Cope79 · Apr 12, 2017

Ive had a T-Maxx branded (chineese imported) 9500 for 15yrs with no major problems. It wont float a buzzbait like the old 8274's would do but it will eventually drag what ever its hooked to.

kickdeez · Apr 12, 2017

I've had smittybuilt winches on a couple different rigs. They have never let me down.

paradisepwoffrd · Apr 12, 2017

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X4 on XRC winches. Or find a used Warn for about the same price.

kdoss54 · Apr 12, 2017

I went to eBay and found X BULL anyone ever heard of that. I can get a 12,000lb for 269.00$ anyone know of a better deal? don't really wanna spend 400-600$.... or is it one of those things i just really need to spend the extra money on.

tonybolton · Apr 12, 2017

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Aren't smittybilt 8ks 300 shipped everywhere?

Not sure how accurate those weight ratings are....

TBItoy · Apr 12, 2017

tonybolton said:
Aren't smittybilt 8ks 300 shipped everywhere?

Not sure how accurate those weight ratings are....

The small smittybilt is the xrc9.5 now, and yeah they are under $300 with steel cable, bout $420 with rope. Nice winches. Better than the ol xrc8.

I have both btw.

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tnford88 · Apr 13, 2017

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I'm using a rugged ridge 10.5 on my truck. I'm pretty happy with it.

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Beerj · Apr 13, 2017

TBItoy said:
The small smittybilt is the xrc9.5 now, and yeah they are under $300 with steel cable, bout $420 with rope. Nice winches. Better than the ol xrc8.

I have both btw.

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I just picked up the xrc9.5 myself. Managed to pull my junk up the driveway. That's the extent of my testing so far but seems like a nice unit.

customcj7 · Apr 13, 2017

Smittybuilt on my truck friggin flies! I was spooling up the line on the driveway for the first time so I put the rig on the end of it in neutral just to add some mild drag. Started winching the line in and by the time it got to me the jeep was rolling with speed uphill. I had to catch the jeep and stop it.

When the warn goes out on my rig, I'm getting another smitty.