draper40 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hey, I'm in the middle of trying to chose a winch for my 90. I know this may well have been done to death adn sI'm going t put up a poll- if i've missed any good choices please tell me. I am aware they vary in cost, so please don't all just chose the most expensive one merit/cost combined please! It's not a serious competion vehicle but mainly pay and play and punch events etc but not the crazy 12 locker and 7 winch ones!! Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Well your DV and your EP are pretty much the same apart form colour Your TDS is a 21st century version of the EP and very well priced, also far stronger that the Warns wich in turn are weaker than the EP/DV The XD9 is one of the two decent winches made by Warn The 9.5Ti is a good small boat anchor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 i voted TDS as good value for money against quality than the others, and external brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHT Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Don't count out looking round for a second hand one I built up an 8274 with albright for £350 and abuse it. My friend picked up a husky for £50 and the price of a new rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Ive put my vote for the TDS I have one and it pulls really well. very pleased if you can buy one at show as mr bowyer knocks the VAT off which makes it even cheaper! Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 For the occasional user the champion stuff seems ok - you haven't listed one in your poll but under £200 for a 12000lb it deserves consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I picked up the new Superwinch LP8500 and I think for general payplay / green laning they are a bargain and more than up to the job. Mine has hauled me and my mates out of many a stuck situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The LP series are T-max units, painted, fitted with an albright type solenoid and some stickers. The T max range of winches (and other kit) is very good, well designed and pretty reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I use my TDS 2-3 times a week just getting to and from work! Loads of pulling power and has never missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 The LP series are T-max units, painted, fitted with an albright type solenoid and some stickers.The T max range of winches (and other kit) is very good, well designed and pretty reliable You learn something every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've always had Warn winches and been more than happy with performance, reliability and spares availability...but they are bloody expensive. For sheer value for money I'd go with the TDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Superwinch Husky for me, cheap, strong and i know its gonna work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 My vote went on the TDS - personally i run EP9's on my D-Lander and have an XD9000i on the 90 for play days but if i was to buy again i think the TDS would be the way to go, like the EP9 but better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I think the results are fairly conclusive by now. I have voted on the TDS. Do I really need to explain why?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newclear Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have recently had the very same decision to make. I havent saved enough to buy the winch yet, but I have decided on the TDS for the numerous value for money reasons mentioned above. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am curious about this thread, could some kind sould maybe post up the typical prices for all of the winches being considered in the poll ? How do these (I guess they are cheaper by far but hence my thoughts) compare with an 8274 ? I always thing of buying a winch a bit like buying anything else that could be crucial kit, you do not wnat to find out some months after last using it that its decided to not play when you desperately need it ? aAnd I have seen this scenario many many times, also consider the S/H value should you ever decide to upgrade it - some of them have depreciation that would scare a professional stunt man Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am curious about this thread, could some kind sould maybe post up the typical prices for all of the winches being considered in the poll ?How do these (I guess they are cheaper by far but hence my thoughts) compare with an 8274 ? I always thing of buying a winch a bit like buying anything else that could be crucial kit, you do not wnat to find out some months after last using it that its decided to not play when you desperately need it ? aAnd I have seen this scenario many many times, also consider the S/H value should you ever decide to upgrade it - some of them have depreciation that would scare a professional stunt man Nige I'm sure you know this already Nige, but I'll bite. A new 8274 will set you back about £1100 inc VAT in UK. 8000lbs capacity, 4.6hp motor A new TDS 9.5 will cost about £340 +VAT (or inc VAT at show prices) 9500lbs, 5HP motor, a EP9 and Come-Up are about the same price, an EP9.5 about £50 more As for depreciation, I recently sold a two year old EP9 for £175. 8274's in reasonable condition about £300-350, good £500+ So for about the price of three TDS's you could buy an 8274 that will have less capacity and slower line pull rate and about the same depreciation rate as a TDS etc. Sources of spares for both winches is easy, both have about the same weather proofing, TDS is lighter than 8274 and low profile gives more fitting options. Now if you wanted to compete in winch challenges at the top level you can upgrade an 8274. So in my opinion, unless you want to compete with a fast winch and have the £'s to upgrade it, the 8274 doesn't make sense at all. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Serioulsy Steve No I wasn't aware of the above prices, as such what you say makes perfect sense, Some of those are actually F CHEAP, ..... My worry I guess would still be will they work when they have been buried in goo water and muck for months and then called on to work but price gap does make an 8274 a BIG step £s wise I was just being pig lazy in not looking any of the prices up Ta Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper40 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks guys, The results pretty conclusive and it was the one that I was thinking about as well! Would you recommend getting the bowline with it? Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newclear Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 My worry I guess would still be will they work when they have been buried in goo water and muck for months and then called on to work but price gap does make an 8274 a BIG step £s wiseTa Nige The TDS is called a "Goldfish" for just that occurence, with a little patience, the guide from the TDS website and some RTV Sealant you can sort the winch so it will run under water/mud as long as you need it to. I was planing on doing these very mods when I eventually get mine, as it will probably/possibly be a while before it gets mounted on the truck finally. Mine will only get light use, maybe the odd use at Hillclimb events and Pay&Play so I just can't justify the 8274's of the market. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks guys,The results pretty conclusive and it was the one that I was thinking about as well! Would you recommend getting the bowline with it? Thanks Pete Simple answer is... Yes! I am sure David will look after you with a package deal of winch, Bowrope and ali Hawse... give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHT Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 A friend of mine is selling his warn 9.5 xp he has surplus PM me if your intrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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