this winch anygood?

des johnston · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: this winch anygood?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELECTRIC-WINCH-12V-RECOVE...sh=item1e5b1a7180

before i get one just wanted to no your feedback!
thanks

DES

smego · Articulating Joined: 08 May 2005 Odometer: 860

Cheap and cheerful, will stall easy and is not massively strong if it's all you can afford and you need it for light use go for it but if you want a winch to reliy on you would be better off getting a second hand decent one and give it a service and it will last you better.

Ray_Jnr · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:05 am Post subject:

that looks like a superwinch copy. the internals may well be of lesser quality, its probably made in the same factory as the superwinch but not quite the grade to be a superwinch Laughing

if that makes sence

there are some second hand bargains to be had on ebay, i got a 12000lb superwinch for £40

no wire and gearbox was full of mud but i have rebuilt the box an im just waiting for my electrical engineer mate who works offshore to "get" me a new motor bearing and some other new bits to recon the motor.

however if you have no patience and you can only afort the one you have listed then go for it, but be prepered to have to strip and grease it after every offroad trip and you may want to upgrade the contactors to allbright ones to make sure its reliable and works when you most need it.

leeds · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:27 pm Post subject:

Would I waste my money on this winch? Errr no

winchman · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:40 am Post subject:

Well it looks to be good vaue, well very good value.
The important bit is read the last part on warrenty, if they are rubbish they tend not to give 12 months.
I would give it a go but pay by credit card then if he folds or wont honour the warrenty you can claim from the credit card.

Bramblefly · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject:

There's another winch claiming great things cheaply on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12000lbs-ELECTRIC-RECOVER...2b#ht_6630wt_1078
anyone tried this? Probably the same story as the first one on this thread but thought I'd ask.

crazymac · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 8:47 am Post subject:

Rich. · Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 9:55 am Post subject:

No.

Buy a proper one (goodwinch, superwinch, warn are my reccomendations)

Rich

Bramblefly · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 8:28 pm Post subject: this winch?

Is the Superwinch LP10000 as seen here
http://www.discount-tools-uk.co.uk/product/4650...-winch-10,000-lb-(4536-kg)
good for 4x4 use? If I'm going to the expense of getting a pukka superwinch then I need to know what's good and what's bad. Does this have the right features? Whats the difference between a Hawse fairlead and roller one? Why do people change the wire rope for plasma string? what else should I know?
Thanks

agrimog · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:00 am Post subject:

get a mog, then you can use a decent hydraulic one, winch things all day, and no overheating problems. lol

Rich. · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: this winch?

garetharcher · Gate Opener Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Odometer: 1

I had one of them. It was an ok winch but PAINFULLY SLOW

You'll be better off saving your pennies and going for a Tmax, Superwinch or Warn eiether new or second hand.

Rich. · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:43 pm Post subject:

A Goodwinch is slow? Its one of if not THE fastest low level winch available!

Rich

Bramblefly · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject:

went for a goodwinch tds goldfish in the end. Not too much more than an ebay one as I got a good 4x4 show deal. Fit it this weekend then play!

Jonalong · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:33 am Post subject:

Ive been looking for a winch recently too, what are peoples opinions on one like this... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COME-UP-RECOVERY-WINCH-DV...b38#ht_763wt_1133

Looks to be circa £400 new.

thanks

Rich. · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:25 am Post subject:

Come Up are a well respected brand, i have heard alot of good things about them.

Rich