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That is correct. It would be a belt driven hydraulic pump. Not PTO drivven. THere is not any PTO levers in the cab of an A3.
Personally, I do not like the look of the A3s that have the hydraulic wench because of the very large and unsightly hydraulic fluid tank mounted behind the bumper on...
Anyone have pictures of a winch on the BACK of a Deuce? To me, it looks like the best spot is between the frame rails above the pintail hitch. Need to keep the hitch as I pull stuff. Don't want to give up the approach angle by mounting it below the hitch. It sure does look like a tough...
Prices really that low? Yep. Checking out the local 4x4 web page, there is a guy in Savannah, GA that has a new 24 volt Warn 18K for $500. He also has a new 24 volt MM 10K Hydraulic winch... check out at:
Jeep TJ Body/Toyota/24v winches /jeeprims,axles/ford 1 tons - NC4x4 Forum
Prices... I have seen most of them in the $800 to $900 range. Last summer a guy in FL had a pallet on new ones complete with cable, hook, and 30' remote for $850. Excluding shipping. Searching online, have seen quite a few for $500. These were on some of the 4x4 sites where guys had bought...
Oh, I did get a.great deal on another Warn 18K that was.damaged. Got it.strictly for parts. However,.manager to fix it. So, it will be.going.on the.back this summer. Will.post.pics.when done.
I agree 100% with oldman99, but didn't want to start another "if it's not PTO or hydraulic..." tiraid by those certain closed minded folks...
I have been told that the Warn 18K is what has been installed on the MRAP, someone.must think it is plenty for a vehicle that is close to the 5 ton in...
I think that the Warn 18K is just right for the Deuce. That said, I'd be sure to have a good snatch block just in case. It is probably a bit light for a 5 ton.
Revision based.upon advice.from oldman99: Yes, it.should do just fine. See.info from oldman99.
I didn't get the controller with my winch. However, the pin size needed was a perfect fit for using the power connector from a computer floppy drive power extension. So I used 3 of the pins, some paper and epoxie glue and made one. The switch was less than $10 at the local electronics...
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I don't know why you would say that. I won't even starting getting close to getting into trouble with the 1/2 inch cable supplied by Warn until about 30,000 lbs pull. If I'm pulling my A3 out from being stuck, I doubt that it will ever come close to straining this winch. If it does, I can...
Cattlerepairman: "You did a smooth looking install there! I like the narrow clearances and the way you boxed the rails makes the thing very sturdy; likely better than the military winch install. Have you used the winch, yet and put some serious load on it?
The front view is a real "this is what...
A3 electric winch install
Here are some pics of the winch install I did on my A3. Installed A2 winch frame extensions, but shortened them a few inches. Boxed in the front with 3/8 plate steel on bottom between the frame rails, and also at the front between the frame rails. Wanted the winch...