Winches

[bluesman17]

Has anyone had any experience with hydralic winches? Are they better than electric? They are replacing the electric ones they put on hummers for Iraq.

 

[Bone]

Yes they are more hassel, you know leaks and such and of course a driveline coming off the engine but they tend to be stronger and don't tax the elect. system. you can't use a remote control with them as a rule or at lest I've never heard of such, which means that you are standing in the pinch point to work them

 

[bluesman17]

mile marker has a at least one model with a remote im considering getting one but that will be later summer/early fall.

 

[Bully Bob]

My bud I wheel with is a 'big wig" at Nat. Park Serv. THey tried/tested them & were impressed. However, to cheap to buy any.

They run off the P/S pump (it may need up-grading ..don't know.)

I guess they'll run under water/mud (unless something jams the spool) as there's no elect. motor to drown.

Prob. a bit more hassle installing (plumbing) Can't wait for your "user report"..! :-"