I don't really have any experience with hydraulic winches but I do have a fair amount of experience with electric winches. I'm also aware of the "supposed" advantages and disadvantages of each, but again no first hand experience with hydro. I've been keeping an eye out for a heavy duty winch for my truck at a decent price. I'd like a 15,000lb, but $1,500 or so for a decent Warn is just too much. I probably won't use it much, but it would be nice to have. I'm aware of some cheaper alternatives that are still decent quality, but I also want to do something different at the same time, like a pto setup or hydraulic.
I know both have quite a few hidden costs, but I'd spend a bit more for something different, and I like "projects." Anyway, I stumbled across this winch, which is supposedly made by T-Max industrial. I'll have to read up on the company since I don't know much about them.
Anybody had any experience with them? I compared this winch to a warn hydraulic and it seems to have good numbers, but it's much heavier and the warranty is probably sketchy. It also holds 238 feet of 5/8" cable. I like the price tag though! Would it be feasible to run a hydraulic pump of the pto, or best to just run it off the crank pulley?
Thanks!
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...Product%20Page
* 16 MPA rated single-line pull pressure
* 15.8 gal./min. maximum input flow
* 100cc/R hydraulic motor displacement
* 3 3/4in. dia. x 9 1/3in.L drum
* 8 2/3in. dia. drum flange
* CE standard compliance
* 2xG1/2in.(oil in);1xG1/4in.(oil out) hydraulic fluid connection
* 19.03-ft. cable capacity
* Yellow finish
Key Specs
Line Pull (lbs.)
15,000
Line Speed (FPM)
23
Gear Train
2-stage planetary
Gear Ratio
23 : 1
Clutch
Manual
Braking
Spring-applied disc brake
Rope Type
Not included
Rope Size L x dia. (ft. x in.)
Not included
Fairlead Type
Roller
Mounting Hardware Included
No
Mounting Bolt Pattern L x W (in.)
13 1/3 x 6 2/3
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)
32 1/2 x 15 x 9 3/8
Manufacturer Warranty
12 months parts / 12 months labor
Ship Weight
231.0 lbs
Item#
142478