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AlaskaVX
10/22/2003, 06:10 PM
Just curious what anyone has to say about these 2 winches. I just bought the front receiver and am wondering which winch to go with. The 9000i is of course rated at 9000lbs, weighs 85lbs, and has a 125' line, compared to the 8000i that is rated at 8000lbs, weighs 74lbs, and has 100' of line. I guess I'm asking if the 8000lb winch is more than enough to get me out of being very very stuck, or if I should go for the 9000? The price is not very different and I know the 25' extra would really come in handy, but 10lbs lighter might be nice too. I don't know which one to go for, any insight is appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Alan
AlaskaVX
10/27/2003, 12:49 PM
Has anyone had a winch before?
newthings
10/27/2003, 01:09 PM
How about the 6000 at 50 lbs. and only 50 ft of cable.
Roy
AlaskaVX
10/27/2003, 01:31 PM
I'm pretty sure I will need the 100', the 125 might be pushing it but can't hurt. Do you think the 6000 is powerful enough? It just seems that if I buried the VX in mud up to the hood that there is more than 2000lbs of dirt and water to pull it through. Not sure thats why I'm asking.
newthings
10/27/2003, 04:39 PM
I am such a positive thinker, I just assume I will be pulling someone else out of a bog.
More is always better if you step in it, but:
1-I don't think it will work under water.
2-You better have put that 75 pounder on before you sink. Doing it after will be hard.
3- If you do plug in the winch first, Think of the weight and poor take off angle you will have.
Everything is a trade off.
Swordy's internal mount is very practical for having it at the ready.

BTW, Andy and Deby, how are you making out in the fires near Upland? Give us a heads up if you need a van to haul things at risk.
Roy
AlaskaVX
10/27/2003, 04:53 PM
Well I know it could be a real pain to get it on there when I get stuck but most likely either the front or back hitch will be accessable (I will also have some chest-waiters too). I would love to have Swordys setup but he really did some work to get that sucker to fit! This seems easier and more practical as I can winch from the front or back.
Thanks for the heads up though