What Size Winch For TJ
 

Hi,
I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.

Cheers
Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!

Jerry

Nick wrote:
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!

Jerry

Nick wrote:
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!

Jerry

Nick wrote:
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
of the various winches.

Cheers
Nick

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
wrote:

>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>
>Jerry
>
>Nick wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
of the various winches.

Cheers
Nick

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
wrote:

>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>
>Jerry
>
>Nick wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
of the various winches.

Cheers
Nick

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
wrote:

>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>
>Jerry
>
>Nick wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Mile Marker did a head to head test with several other big name winch
manufacturers and offers the results on a video free of charge from their
web site.
http://www.milemarker.com/video.html

My first expectation was that Mile Marker Winches would always come out
first in the various tests.... after all it is their advertising video.
However that was not the case. The video shows not only the results of the
testing but how the testing was actually done.

They did offer some interesting observations on Warn Wire Ropes. The
conclusion from the testing company is available on-line but the video
demonstration is so much more effective.

If you want to read, online, the 23 page report:
http://www.winchtest.com/1.html

Disclaimer: I don't work for, with or own a mile marker winch. The only
consideration I have received was I sent for this free CD last year when I
had interest researching what was out there and I came across this
information.


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:nf3qt1tcafgoeidg5lutt6p640suvecg1o@4ax.com...
> Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
> of the various winches.
>
> Cheers
> Nick
>
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Nick wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Nick
>

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Mile Marker did a head to head test with several other big name winch
manufacturers and offers the results on a video free of charge from their
web site.
http://www.milemarker.com/video.html

My first expectation was that Mile Marker Winches would always come out
first in the various tests.... after all it is their advertising video.
However that was not the case. The video shows not only the results of the
testing but how the testing was actually done.

They did offer some interesting observations on Warn Wire Ropes. The
conclusion from the testing company is available on-line but the video
demonstration is so much more effective.

If you want to read, online, the 23 page report:
http://www.winchtest.com/1.html

Disclaimer: I don't work for, with or own a mile marker winch. The only
consideration I have received was I sent for this free CD last year when I
had interest researching what was out there and I came across this
information.


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:nf3qt1tcafgoeidg5lutt6p640suvecg1o@4ax.com...
> Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
> of the various winches.
>
> Cheers
> Nick
>
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Nick wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Nick
>

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Mile Marker did a head to head test with several other big name winch
manufacturers and offers the results on a video free of charge from their
web site.
http://www.milemarker.com/video.html

My first expectation was that Mile Marker Winches would always come out
first in the various tests.... after all it is their advertising video.
However that was not the case. The video shows not only the results of the
testing but how the testing was actually done.

They did offer some interesting observations on Warn Wire Ropes. The
conclusion from the testing company is available on-line but the video
demonstration is so much more effective.

If you want to read, online, the 23 page report:
http://www.winchtest.com/1.html

Disclaimer: I don't work for, with or own a mile marker winch. The only
consideration I have received was I sent for this free CD last year when I
had interest researching what was out there and I came across this
information.


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:nf3qt1tcafgoeidg5lutt6p640suvecg1o@4ax.com...
> Thanks I will start producing a short list then go looking for reviews
> of the various winches.
>
> Cheers
> Nick
>
> On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:35:35 -0800, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>>The minimum recommended is 8,000 lbs though most of us go with 9,000 or
>>9,500 capacity (at most). The reason for that is the larger winches
>>have more reserve capacity and draw significantly fewer amperes at a
>>given load than a smaller size winch does. In typical heavy loads, a
>>larger winch can draw up to 100 amps LESS than a smaller winch!
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Nick wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
>>> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Nick
>

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.

I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
things about SuperWinch from others.

As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.

NT


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.

I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
things about SuperWinch from others.

As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.

NT


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.

I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
things about SuperWinch from others.

As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.

NT


"Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> Hi,
> I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
>
> Cheers
> Nick

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
> When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
> basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
> hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.
>
> I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
> and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
> and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
> things about SuperWinch from others.
>
> As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>
> NT
>
>
> "Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> > Hi,
> > I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> > give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Nick
>
Get a minimum of 8000 lb pulling power.

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
> When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
> basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
> hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.
>
> I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
> and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
> and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
> things about SuperWinch from others.
>
> As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>
> NT
>
>
> "Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> > Hi,
> > I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> > give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Nick
>
Get a minimum of 8000 lb pulling power.

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
> When looking at winches I highly recommend staying away from the bargain
> basement winches you'll find say at harbor freight, etc. for a couple
> hundred dollars. They will not hold up and last.
>
> I would recommend that you go with one on the major lines for the support
> and availability of parts for repair. The larger brands are Warn, Ramsey
> and SuperWinch. I personally like Warn the best, but I've heard some good
> things about SuperWinch from others.
>
> As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>
> NT
>
>
> "Nick" <nick@nospam_nrdavis.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:pg2qt1t098ebicf8j4lhr9rf8ot796lte5@4ax.com...
> > Hi,
> > I am looking to fit a winch to my TJ in the near future, can anyone
> > give me an idea of what sort of poundage for pulling am I looking at.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Nick
>
Get a minimum of 8000 lb pulling power.

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
the hydraulic ones American ?

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
> news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...

> > As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> > understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
> >
> > NT

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
the hydraulic ones American ?

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
> news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...

> > As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> > understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
> >
> > NT

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
the hydraulic ones American ?

Dave Milne, Scotland

"Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:11uk6uvr2d58v3b@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
> news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...

> > As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
> > understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
> >
> > NT

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I would say you're right on the hydraulic, as Milemaker has a U.S.
of A. Military contact for them.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I would say you're right on the hydraulic, as Milemaker has a U.S.
of A. Military contact for them.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

I would say you're right on the hydraulic, as Milemaker has a U.S.
of A. Military contact for them.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Correct. Milemarker's electric winches are imported from China but
their hydraulic winches are made here in the U.S.

Dave Milne wrote:
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
> "Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:11uk6uvr2d58v3b@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
>>news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
>
>
>>>As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
>>>understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>>>
>>>NT
>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Correct. Milemarker's electric winches are imported from China but
their hydraulic winches are made here in the U.S.

Dave Milne wrote:
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
> "Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:11uk6uvr2d58v3b@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
>>news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
>
>
>>>As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
>>>understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>>>
>>>NT
>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: What Size Winch For TJ
 

Correct. Milemarker's electric winches are imported from China but
their hydraulic winches are made here in the U.S.

Dave Milne wrote:
> I thought it was only the electric MileMarkers that were Chinese ? Aren't
> the hydraulic ones American ?
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
> "Jim Gemmill" <gemmilljim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:11uk6uvr2d58v3b@corp.supernews.com...
>
>>"Nat Man" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
>>news:SZnGf.784197$xm3.648458@attbi_s21...
>
>
>>>As far as MileMarker and T-Max goes, they are both made in China and I
>>>understand that it can be difficult to obtain parts for making repairs.
>>>
>>>NT
>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/