joe1970 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Does anyone use a land anchor for winching, do they work well, what are there pro's and cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Does anyone use a land anchor for winching, do they work well, what are there pro's and cons? It depends what your using it for. Plate and pins gets my vote for all purpose green laney type winching. For comp stuff shovel type ones connot be beaten and the lighter they are the more your nav will thank you, X-engs X anchor is one of the best and lightest on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I use Carl's anchor from golddigger and it has worked superb. Recommend one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have a plough anchor (copy of the Pull Pal design), and a military anchor which is a tube and eight pins, similar idea to the plate and pins mentioned above. Both are pretty good in the right type of ground for them, and pretty weak in the wrong type (soft mossy peat being the wrong type as there is nothing there for the anchors to grip on). Being as there are no trees round here to winch off, I never go anywhere without both though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1970 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 What are plate and pins, would a ground anchor work on a stubble field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 What are plate and pins, would a ground anchor work on a stubble field? and yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 x eng more anchors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1970 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thanks for your help white90, I like the plate and pins its the first time Ive seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 They work very well but do take time to set up and then remove. The plough type are probably the best all round ground anchors. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Abel Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 They work very well but do take time to set up and then remove. The plough type are probably the best all round ground anchors.Mo Go for a plow type, I use a ScrapioRn anchor and its hard as nails probably the best product they have made/copied but its quite heavy! X-Eng anchor is incredibly light but from what ive heard it does not like the rocks and is bulky to stow on the truck. Devon anchors are good but they also bend when used in rocky ground. Carls Gold digger anchor is a good piece of kit, if i bent my Scrap iorn one thats probably what i would go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1970 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Has anyone tried this one from paddocks ? its around £60 The one in white90 post are £95 at anchor supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Has anyone tried this one from paddocks ? its around £60The one in white90 post are £95 at anchor supplies Yes I have one... don't bother unless you are trying to pull the skin off a rice pudding- The pins are far too short to hold even fairly light loads... as I have proved on a number of occasions (much to my co drivers annoyance!) The Anchor Supplies one is the proper job- I have seen them used for heavy pulls in a variety of soils and always seemed to work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 i've got a second hand devon4x4 ground anchor if your interested- its built like a tank! offers taken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 is anyone able to enlighten me as to rough dimensions of the official mil spec one? I might consider making or having one made, but no idea how big or small thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1970 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yes I have one... don't bother unless you are trying to pull the skin off a rice pudding- The pins are far too short to hold even fairly light loads... as I have proved on a number of occasions (much to my co drivers annoyance!)The Anchor Supplies one is the proper job- I have seen them used for heavy pulls in a variety of soils and always seemed to work very well. cheers Milemarker I will get the anchor supplies one then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I can measure mine if needed but you should get an idea from these pics in the back of the vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1970 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 BogMonster is yours made from scaffolding bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have a KittyGripper No one else seems to want to admit it these days Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I made one up based on the proven D44 anchor , I used 4mm wall on the top beam and brought the triangle brace further foward along the top and further down towards the spade . Works a treat , The co driver seems to manage haulin it around ok and its very strong ,used it last year in Ireland to make a path through a 4` thick dry stone wall as a plough and it didnt even flinch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Stephen... mind if I copy your design? That'll do the just just nicely for my 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 i,ve been a very naughty boy and ade a batch sooooooooooo similar to the d44 plough,available in kit form,just needs welding up if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob90 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 i,ve been a very naughty boy and ade a batch sooooooooooo similar to the d44 plough,available in kit form,just needs welding up if anyone is interested. I would like one how much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Found another one showing the lengths of the pins This is as far as I know a genuine military anchor though I have no idea who made it as it is about 30 years old! Pretty much bombproof though. I also have a Kittygripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have a KittyGripper No one else seems to want to admit it these days Mo Its cos its last years 'must have' (along with a Hernia belt ) and your now not fashionable Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 That tube and pins system looks pretty good to me. Does anyone know where you can get the pins as the rest would be easy to make? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.