Winch Question

Firewrangler

Firewrangler

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Warn VR8000 or Quadratec 9500is. I know Warn is a good winch, but I'd be buying the VR8000 which I take is the bottom of the line Warn. For a little more money, I can get the Quadratec brand with synthetic line and integrated solenoid. It would be occasional use only like around the hunting camp. Not a lot of rock crawling in my area. :idontknow:
 
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Pushrod

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The best advice I can give you is get the brand that has replacement parts available, otherwise you buy a disposable winch.
 
cozdude

cozdude

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I like my Quadratec one. I have the Q9000 and its solid. I don't use it a lot and don't want to lol I have it for if anyone I go with gets stuck or if I happen to get stuck. It is cheap, reliable, and (per testing done and ratings I have seen) a pretty solid set up. Nothing compares to a warn but the Quadratec one is a strong second in my mind


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crowrb29

crowrb29

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I have heard really good things about the synth line. Haven't used it myself but I have used synth ropes before for recovery and they are amazing. I'm sure the synth rope winch would be very similar.
 
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In5ane1

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Not to highjack thread...but trying not to create another. What is a good inexpensive winch. Want something reliable, but it wont be used all the time. Mainly for hunting and such.

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suicideking

suicideking

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Also checkout the Engo winches. Everything I've heard about them is good.

It would be nice to get a Warn, but they're almost double what everyone else charges.
 
mrmet1983

mrmet1983

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Firewrangler said:
Warn VR8000 or Quadratec 9500is. I know Warn is a good winch, but I'd be buying the VR8000 which I take is the bottom of the line Warn. For a little more money, I can get the Quadratec brand with synthetic line and integrated solenoid. It would be occasional use only like around the hunting camp. Not a lot of rock crawling in my area. :idontknow:
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I have a vr8000 and love it haven't had a problem with it yet and a actually used it twice this weekend


I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
 
suicideking

suicideking

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mrmet1983 said:
I have a vr8000 and love it haven't had a problem with it yet and a actually used it twice this weekend


I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
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How long have you had it?

My take on this is that the OP mentions he won't be doing rock crawling and not planning to use the winch on a regular basis. So I don't see a problem buying the Warn 8000, but would still try to get more for your money with another manufacturer.
 
mrmet1983

mrmet1983

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suicideking said:
How long have you had it?

My take on this is that the OP mentions he won't be doing rock crawling and not planning to use the winch on a regular basis. So I don't see a problem buying the Warn 8000, but would still try to get more for your money with another manufacturer.
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Had it for 5 months and I go with warn cuz of the reputation and they r just so much more durable then competitors


I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
 
JandSJK

JandSJK

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I've had a few different winches and I can definitely tell you you don't cut corners on safety gear like a winch. I've had two warns, a mile marker, and three different size harbor freight winches. The warns are the only ones that have never failed me. I have had to replace parts on them but that's fairly easy as warn has tons of replacement parts. There customer service is top notch as well. I have the powerplant HD now and it is an amazing winch. The compressor makes it worth every penny.

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