Min size winch for GQ Patrol
Submitted: Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 21:16
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Member - Sparkie (QLD)
My brother has had an offer for a 9000 LBS winch don't know the brand yet but was told $2000.00 new.The bloke says he will sell it for $1000.00. Now if it is a Warn winch will it be good enough for the GQ Patrol wagon 2.8TD?.
Also what is considered a fair cost on a second hand WARN? Winch. As
well, what are the good brands to have as far as
winches go.
TIA
Sparkie (IE not Y) ;-)
Reply By: Willem - Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 21:56
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 21:56
I have a 9500lb Brawn on my GQ which is strong enough. 9000 should be OK for a 2.8 If it cost 2 grand new then it must be a Warn cos thats what they cost. I paid $1200 for my Brawn new but that was 2 years ago. Might have gone up in price now.
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Follow Up By: 80scruiser - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 08:46
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 08:46
As a Brawn reseller, the retail on a 9500lb is $1450.00.
Always go a bit bigger than what you need as when you use them, you are not only just pulling the weight of the patrol but the resistance of the bog you are in as
well. The couple of extra hundred bucks is worth it.
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Reply By: japmel - Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 21:57
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 21:57
Sparkie
ARB in
Rockhampton are selling 9000lb warn winchs new for $1185.00
so needless to say I think $1000.00 for a second hand one is a bit steep.
Regards
japmel
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Reply By: Lone Wolf - Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 22:08
Friday, Dec 03, 2004 at 22:08
I think a 9000 pound winch should be enough to pull any Toyota out of difficulty!!!
Okay, I'm runnin' !!!!
You just KNOW I'm kidding, I drive a Honda......
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Reply By: Member - Sparkie (QLD) - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 08:20
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 08:20
Thanks guys, If it is a WARN I will tell me brother to try for $800.00 as it should be worth that. Other than that maybe a new one may be the go as you get the warranty. Maybe I could buy it for my Jack but than again I don't come across too many people who need to be winched 8-)
Sparkie(IE not Y) ;-)
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Follow Up By: Noosa Bushtrackers - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 12:52
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 12:52
9000 lbs is equal to 4082 kgs so there is a reasonable safety margin to allow for suction of a bogged Nissan or Tojo, but if you carry a snatch block then you will double the pull and should be able to get out of any sort of bog with it.
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Follow Up By: Rhubarb - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 15:11
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 15:11
^ Exactlly! Just make you sure carry a winch extension strap.
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Follow Up By: Crackles - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 23:03
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 23:03
Only problem is that most winch extention straps are only rated at between 4.5 & 8 tonne so if you double block you will probably overload them. Only thing saving the strap is the fact that most 9,000lb electric
winches can in reality only pull 5,000lb. Cheers Craig..........
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Follow Up By: Member - Sparkie (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 05, 2004 at 11:48
Sunday, Dec 05, 2004 at 11:48
Thanks for the reply guys. From all sounds of things it seems that the winch should be capable for the job. I just hope it is a WARN.
Sparkie(IE not Y) ;-)
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Reply By: Member Eric - Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 22:26
Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 at 22:26
I dont pay more than $500 to $600 on a second hand winch , and yes i buy plenty lol . Warn
winches have come down in price new , to combat the cheaper versions around. I run a 9000 superwinch and it gets a work out and a half . I even got a 3.5 ton Nissan out , that was bogged to the tray ;-) .
Also , be carefull that its not more than 5 years old , there are alot of shonks around peddling crap
winches that are from slammed cars and are bent . Ring your local arb store for info on what year it is . Also make sure the tie rods arnt bent . If they are walk away.
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Follow Up By: Member - Sparkie (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 05, 2004 at 11:45
Sunday, Dec 05, 2004 at 11:45
Thanks Eric. this guy works with my brother so that is how he found out about it. Seems he bought it brand new and only used it once and now his situation has changed, yada yada. thanks for the info though I will tell my brother to ask if he can see the purchase receipt etc.
Sparkie(IE not Y) ;-)
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