viking Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 hi all. im thinking of getting a winch for my 90 defender, only dont want to get one bolted on the front, someone told me you can get a portable winch that can be bolted on to an attachment plate that goes on to the tow bar. as i know nothing about winches i was looking for some advice on these winches, decent makes, and anything elde i might need or need to know. thanks, lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) There are ones that do fit on the towbar, but you need to rig up an electrical supply for them, and then have the winch rattling round in the motor for when it's needed. Thought needs to be given to what it'll be used for as they are often not very powerful (and be aware the the advertised pull is with one layer of wire on the drum, as it builds up they have much less pull). If a laden vehicle gets bogged down past its axles in mud then a winch rated at a couple of tons won't do it (though be aware you can double the power of a winch by doubling the rope back using a pulley - as long as it's long enough). However if you just want a little help if you stray into the bad stuff, and you aren't going anywhere silly, you don't need anything as strong, and a towbar winch may do. Edited February 7, 2013 by bedwards1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It's not for off roading or anything serious. Just maybe a muddy field or so round the farm when I go shooting. And it will only be taken out when I'm shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 It's not for off roading or anything serious. Just maybe a muddy field or so round the farm when I go shooting. And it will only be taken out when I'm shooting. Google winch in a box. I have one and its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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