RichardAllen Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I would just like to set out my understanding of the main relative merits of hydraulic and electric winches, in big handfuls: Pulling power - no difference, you get the one you need Ease of use - electric dependent on battery capacity, hydraulic dependent on engine operation, hydraulic slower line speed Price - electric cheaper, especially if you already have a dual battery system Ease of installation - electric somewhat easier Ease maintenance - eletric easier Waterproofing - hydraulic a bit better My use will be for greenlaning and light expeditions in a pretty standard 300TDi , not competitions Is there any main factor i have missed out ? Is an electric winch really as much of a no-brainer for my needs as it appears ? All advice gratefully received Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 a 8,000 or 9,000 lb pull winch will be just right, lots to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Pulling power - no difference, you get the one you need Yes, big difference .............. hydraulic is generally more powerful and will pull at its rated max all day long if you need to Ease of use - electric dependent on battery capacity, hydraulic dependent on engine operation, hydraulic slower line speed No ........... hydraulic is faster at full load and respool if you are prepared to invest in a proper job....... Price - electric cheaper, especially if you already have a dual battery system Yes.......... but it can be expensive if you want the best, like the Gigglepin conversions ....... then you are in Hydro money Ease of installation - electric somewhat easier Yes, much easier ............. and less messy..... Ease maintenance - eletric easier No not really, hydro winchs tend to require much less maintenance ............. that why commercial outfits use them. Waterproofing - hydraulic a bit better not a lot different, but less in the hydro to go wrong. The new Bowyer TDS winches are very waterproof. My use will be for greenlaning and light expeditions in a pretty standard 300TDi , not competitions Is there any main factor i have missed out ? no, not really Is an electric winch really as much of a no-brainer for my needs as it appears ? Yes.......I would strongly suggest the Goodwinch TDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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