loonylandy Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have a disco 1 which i use for laning and p&p days and will possibly using for longer journeys abroad at a later stage I am getting a winch bumper for the front but want to know which winch to get ? Im looking for self recovery and the like so does not have to be the fastest just something that will hold out and do the job ? Ant recoommendations ??? cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 EPi9 or TDS Goldfish (ep9 thats been waterproofed essentially) would be your best bet imho. Youll find a fair few similar threads if you search the forum tho as its regually discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 TDS Goldfish 100% - speak to David Bowyer at Goodwinch, he's very knowledgable and will help you understand the choices you have. You never feel like he's trying to sell you something, just that he stocks the right product (now that's a good sales man ) The TDS Goldfish 9000lb isn't slow for a low profile (about 63 ft/min compared to the Warn 8274 at 74 ft/min no load speed), is quite cheaply priced and mine seems to be very nicely built. As above ^^^ search the forum because the same answer normally comes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 My Superwinch LP8500 has done me proud and has shown little sign of its "budget" nature, it hauled my mate off his beached axles (Wheels were totally off the floor) in his Disco without blinking an eye and it his pulled me out of axle buried mud many a time. It is pretty slow to say the least but for what I use it for and the price I am more than happy with that compromise An overlooked winch (and pretty new model) I will retire it to a rarely used rear at some point but only because I like upgrading but I have loads more other bits to buy first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I had a TDS 9.5 and it was superb, won me the class in a challenge so can also perform under pretty extreme circumstances all day. Recommended winch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 TDS 9.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 As everyone else has said TDS 9.5 had mine a year now had plenty of use and hasnt let me down. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 EP9 is good. Will pull well and is reliable if you give it a once over evry now and again. It does suffer with speed under a heavy load, though. TDS 9.5 is a very good choice. Pulls well and (more importantly) consistently. Mine just never seemed to slow down under load. It's not fast, but maintains a good speed. The main benefit of these 2 is the external brake - this means that you can (more safely) use synthetic rope instead of cable. Others that have internal brakes suffer from heat build-up on long pulls/with prolonged use and this can affect a synthetic rope. There are, of course, cheaper options availabe. The Champion Winches are, I believe, copies of the Superwinch ones, so may be worth a look. If you want constant speed with almost bullet proof reliability, get a Husky. The speed will be slow, though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwilk200 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 There are, of course, cheaper options availabe. The Champion Winches are, I believe, copies of the Superwinch ones, so may be worth a look. And if you want a Champion Winch, look in the for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 if for the front i'm currently using a EPi9.5. great winch, strong, fast and looks ariteeee. i'm happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I wanted the 9.5 TDS but it was a few mm too long. Asked David Bowyer what would be the next best thing in my size. He said no problem I will build you a shorter TDS for the same money. Works well but only tested it a few times. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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