Super Crap 9500lb winch

[Patrol94]

SuperCheap Auto have their stocktake sale on at the moment, i just had a bit of an impulse pruchase and bought one of their Ridge Ryder Winches

details are here:
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...219721#details

Now, it was only $487, and for the rare times it will be used i think its not a bad option considering its 5.5hp and 9500lb.

But on the other hand, it does feel a bit flimsy and a great example of made in china.

So, was it a good buy? or should i take it back and wait for a 2nd hand warn?

[bakerboy]

its pretty much the same aldi winch they are talking about over east, for the odd use it will be fine i reckon

[BIG PETE]

one way to find out is go find a big mud hole
get bogged see if it will pull ya bus out
if smoke comes out it prob not much good

[Fozzy]

Im linking a fair bit tonight however, There was a good discussion about it here http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/sh...ad.php?t=86839

[blurr1604]

just give it a go, flog and if it breaks within a year return it and get a new one or money back !

[CREEDENCE]

take it straight back my mate got 2 and they bother broke straight away

[Patrol94]

actually, i did take it back this morning. but it wasnt because i wasnt happy with it, i hadnt even unwrapped it, i just found its bigger brother for only $25 more delivered to my door.

a 6hp, 12,000lb one. looks to be the same brand.

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/elec...2000lb-5440kg/

cheers Fozzy for pointing out that thread, thats where i got the link. for the rare time when i will actually use a winch, i rekon it will be plenty

[cam.wild]

just reading that link for the 12000lb one, it says it should only be used for short burst at a time "10s of seconds rather than minutes" to prevent burning out. is that the norm for most winchs?

or just the cheaper jobs

[GQ4X4]

just the cheaper ones cam...ive seen warns hammered for 2-3 minutes at a time and then only given a 10 - 15second break before another burst....so strong winches can handle constant pulling for longer than 10 seconds...

[cam.wild]

Originally Posted by GQ4X4

just the cheaper ones cam...ive seen warns hammered for 2-3 minutes at a time and then only given a 10 - 15second break before another burst....so strong winches can handle constant pulling for longer than 10 seconds...

fair enough, cheers dude.
startin to consider gettin one. might get stuck one day : P