What winch do you use?
Cargo Master
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From: starship enterprise
I run a warn m12. It will struggle plenty with a 1978 f250 sunk in, towing it uphill, Or pull the tree down trying. ****** block it, keep a strap and chain, and remember that 12000 lbs is single line pull, so if that truck breaks a hub and needs pulled from a sticky mud hole, up hill, a 5500 lb rig just got really really heavy.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Ohio
I'm looking at the M series winches now from Warn. There's the M8000 which a warn rep recommended, and the M12. Should I save the money and get the M12 or would the M8 suffice since I'd be using a snatchblock as well? I know a few of you recommended the 12,000, just wanted to double check between the two options. They both seem to get good reviews. I only wheel maybe once a month, but I'd still be okay with spending a little extra and buying a quality winch made in the U.S.
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From: Pryor, OK
Just remember, when you use a s/b not only do you double the power of the winch you also cut your line in half. So if you get stuck in a hole and the nearest tree or anchor is 60 feet away, you ain't getting out. With the M12, that anchor can be 85 feet away and you are good to go. I have literally been in this situation over a hand full of times. You will be more than happy with the bigger winch.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Ohio
Yea it's a pretty penny more than the M8. I was considering the standard zeon 12 which is around $1100 but I wasn't sure what the reviews were on those. Also if I used the ****** block with the M8 it'd give me 16000lbs of pulling power. I understand the drop in line speed in doing so along with the other points you made, but I can afford $600 sooner for a highly reviewed winch than the M12.
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