Looking around on the computer and thought I`d type wheel winches to see what would turn up. Found a couple and probably be more variants may be.
http://www.bushwinch.com.au/
http://www.bogout.com/
Looking around on the computer and thought I`d type wheel winches to see what would turn up. Found a couple and probably be more variants may be.
http://www.bushwinch.com.au/
http://www.bogout.com/
MB (1st August 2017)
Personally I think they're a gimmick and no substitute for a proper winch , having said that I bogged an EL falcon in a creek bed once and tried using rope around the wheel that wanted to spin attached to a tree . If only the rope hadn't been telecom rope it might have worked .
Bush Ranger (2nd August 2017), Rossco (21st April 2021)
Some people see them as a gimmick, others can`t understand how they work with out a diff lock and some think they`re okay. Proper winches have faults too in ways in other peoples eyes.
Last edited by Bush Ranger; 22nd July 2017 at 08:25 PM.
I watched a little filum on them and heard they`re not for competition, but might be good enough just for a quick get you out.
Bush Ranger (2nd August 2017), MB (1st August 2017)
Too true, if not in a rush good ol serious hand winches will always do! Still got our old boys original 'Tirfor' hand me down. Got us outa the poo always although may have dropped a few trackside bum nuts ourselves to finally get there :-)
One major consideration I believe to look for in any winch is for it to work if the engine or drivetrain is unfortunately dead and or swamped :-(
Bush Ranger (2nd August 2017)
Zachary MB. I`ve all ways been one for looking out for a different take on an old idea. I know the old winch wheels were around before electric winches and I guess they were saying some thing similar about electric winches when they first started to come out. I have thought a few times on the idea and thought if I posted a link, it might get people thinking.
MB (3rd August 2017)
OK for some applications, but not if your filling up with water and need to get out quick.
2014 Titanium Y61 with all the fruit ................
Considering most winches are fitted to the front of the vehicle, these devices are good for reversing out of trouble.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.