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There are some very nice synthetic winch ropes out there that are not only stronger than steel cable, but relatively harmless should you break one. I have been looking at this for some time. I havn't made my mind up which I will get, but i will be getting one of them. You can also spool twice...
I really like the hydraulic winches, they run cool even under heavy loads. They have issues like every other system and they are not fool proof. Hydo winches are expensive! even compared to a big quality electric, unless you salvage one from a roll back or something similar. Then you also have...
My bobber started out life as a winch truck. I removed it, sold it and bought a Warn 18.5K severe duty to go on the truck. If you are going to use it occasionally, then stick with PTO. If you need to get out of a ditch and are willing to put the truck there by yourself, then go electric. One...
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