WINCHES DISCUSSION, whats the best value for money?

[GQ TANK]

I have a supercheap ridge rider 9500 - payed $300 on the 2012 boxing day sales. ( they ualy have them Half price on box day PLUS they do laybys if you dont have the $$$$ on hand.

I have used it 8 times and its been fine -

The mounting brackets for the contol box is flimsy - I relocted the conterol box under the bonnet so was not an issue.

[Royce]

thanks everyone for the feedback.

[Lewy]

Here is a battle of the winches article you might enjoy a read of!

http://www.avenger4x4.com.au/library...nchComparo.pdf

[NP99]

thanks everyone for the feedback.

As you have read, Tigerz is not all bad. I'm guessing most of the neg reports come from those that don't own/use one.

[Dominator]

As you have read, Tigerz is not all bad. I'm guessing most of the neg reports come from those that don't own/use one.

I think Tigerz is no worse quality wise than any other cheap Chinese stuff you buy. From what I have see and heard (this is not personal experience) people have had issues with after sales service/warranty.

[Royce]

Cheers lewy, will have a read on my lunch break!

[gaddy]

I have a tirfer hand winch, heavy as , hard work , but reliable as , makes you think about what you are doing , because if you get stuck your going to get a better workout then any gym !!!

Gaddy

[NP99]

I think Tigerz is no worse quality wise than any other cheap Chinese stuff you buy. From what I have see and heard (this is not personal experience) people have had issues with after sales service/warranty.

Agreed, but I think the main issue has been the solenoid. It has a warranty of 3 months but the winch has 3 years if serviced annually. I think Tigerz entering the market was a good thing. It keeps over priced gear competitive. Some of the big players are made in China too.

[mudnut]

Just finished reading the battle of the winches, because after I get good tyres, I will be looking for a good winch and cradle. Having back probs, I use a winch heaps, for re positioning logs, moving trailers, loading the trailer, etc. I have a small German built 500kg winch at the moment for the small jobs. The price difference was unbelievable. (Almost like paying for name brand shoes.) The testers really liked the avenger, value for money.

[Tank]

Do any of you folks run PTO winches on your GQ's? They are quite common over here and now I have one I wouldn't go back to electric. The big advantage with PTO I find is that it can work all day non stop and your batteries don't take a hammering