which winch
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
which winch
I have decided to go ahead and buy a winch for my bronco. I have looked around and decided on geting either a 12000# mile marker/warn or a 15000# warn. Both 12000# whinches have similar specs, but vastly diferent prices. Thats where all you great ppl here at FTE come in. I would like to know who has what, and what their experience has been. I am leaning towards the mile marker because of price, but I know all too well that you get what you pay for. So I would apreciate all of your input. TNX. 
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
From: WA
Have you heard of Megawinch? They sell a 9000 LB and 12000 LB winch. These winches are industrial grade winches and run a 100% duty cycle. The price for the 12000 LB winch is $1400 which is about the same as the warn 15000 LB winch. From what I have heard there is no comparison between this winch and the warn. The Megawinch uses a worm drive gear versus the weaker planetary gear system. The engineer who designed it used to work for Warn before he went into business for himself. He has a working knowledge of how the Warn winches are built (because he helped design them). And he decided to build an even stronger winch that was capable of 100% duty and was able to switch gears for faster spool times. This is the winch I am buying because I have heard such good things about them. Alot of our logging companies use them and even the whole fleet of idaho's county electric trucks has them. Check their website out at www.megawinch.com (I think thats the correct site)
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,945
Likes: 3
From: Spokane, WA
After reading all the stink on Pirate I wouldn't touch a MileMarker electric 12K with a 10 foot pole. Apparently the 12K's use a different design than the rest and they're a nightmare. I've read a lot of mixed reviews about MegaWinch. Quite a few people complained about them (some liked them) which is enough to make me avoid their brand. The only complaint anyone ever has about Warn is their price . . . never quality.
If I was to go hydraulic I'd do a MM 12K but for electric it's going to be Warn. This isnt' an area you want to skimp in.
If I was to go hydraulic I'd do a MM 12K but for electric it's going to be Warn. This isnt' an area you want to skimp in.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 8,238
Likes: 3
From: Oregon
Originally Posted by ivanribic
If I was to go hydraulic I'd do a MM 12K but for electric it's going to be Warn.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Now im realy messed up. I have talked to megawinch and I liked the specs he gave me for the winch. Problem is he told me that the winch wouldnt fit in my buckstop bumper without doing some cutting on it. I dont like that idea at all. Their winch is rated pulling a static load not a rolling load and at 12v not 14.4 as he said warn rated their motors. From what Ive heard MM is out of the running. So now Im left with warn and megawinch. Warn will drop right in v/s megawinch and cutting my bumper or replacing my bumper. Im going to call buckstop tommorow and get some input from them. But I would still like to hear anything else anyone has to say.
And ty for the above posts
And ty for the above posts
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 9,236
Likes: 12
From: Senoia, GA
if you wanna save a few bucks and still want the Warn name look into the Warn value line called Magnums....same exact winch just not as flashy and prolly produced in Malaysia or something!
http://www.4wheelonline.com/warnmagnum9.html
http://www.pajero.dn.ru/winch/magnum.html
-cutts-
http://www.4wheelonline.com/warnmagnum9.html
http://www.pajero.dn.ru/winch/magnum.html
-cutts-
Last edited by fishmanndotcom; Oct 21, 2004 at 12:13 AM.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
From: WA
Yea, I totally understand about the bumper being to narrow to fit the megawinch. I had a Warn 8274 mounted in a warn bumper and was hoping I could use it to mount my 12000 LB megawinch. However, its also too narrow. I never really liked the strength of the warn bumper anyway so today I just went down to the local salvage yard and bought a 10' piece of 10" channel iron in order to fabricate my own. I also bought some diamond plate for the top of the winch bumper. Once I am done the bumper will be really stout to say the least. And the best part about it is it will fit my 12,000 LB megawinch. I would say that the warn winch will be just fine. But, if you are looking for that little bit extra I would go with megawinch. I figure for the extra couple hundred bucks upgrading to an industrial series winch is a worth while idea.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
I use a warn 9000 lb and have the used it for 7 years flawlessly. there is also a new winch out called T-max there was just a article in one of my 4 wheel mags. you might want to check them out they where a lot less than warn. Another thing to consider is don't go out wheelin by yourself always go with another rig that has a winch. I personally won't go out by myself. you break bad in the woods no winch will get you back home or to the trailer
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jlstorm
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
14
Feb 28, 2011 12:25 AM
