Hand Winch - Thoughts?

I don't do enough regular offroading to justify spending a lot on getting a proper winch system

So whats everyones thoughts on this type of system as an occasional backup just incase the shi....mud hits the fan, i mean...diffs :whistle:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-TON-HEAVY-DUTY-HAND-PUL...ce326#ht_3069wt_1002

Ok - very dubious about the price, but still...with this 'type' of system?

Or does anyone have any other suitable alternatives? Obtaining/fabricating a land anchor isn't a problem, its just the winch that alludes me :silly:

i would not bother with one of them if you wanted to get a hand winch you need something like a turfor but there just as expensive as a electric winch to buy new

That looks a little 'lightweight' and dont forget you'll need something to pull it

If you're not getting an electric winch - then maybe you should be looking at a Tirfor.

As everyone says, it looks a little lightweight. You would also have to consider how often during a "pull" it would have to be reset ie. re-feed the cable and re-attach.

Having said that you can always use it with a little forethought. For example by doubling up the cable run you can double the pulling power (but halving the speed of the pull). Sometimes by just using these to put a bit of tension/pull on the front of the car it can help with driving out of the problem.

Also remember that going backwards is often the best way out of trouble. Going forward means you are getting further into the mire, going backward you are going over ground that was driveable until the moment you got stuck.

Martin

that was the sort of application I was thinking about - enough to ease you back far enough to get the traction back. *touch wood* I've never been stuck with the Malatesta Kaiman's fitted. :whistle:

utilising the mechanical advantage is always an option like you say, and i guess at that price its not a lot to have to leave in the garage for a rainy day should it all go belly up and prove to be too light.

just out of interest - how much, realistically, are you talking for a winch, bumper, battery etc?