Mud Mauler & Strap Rat.

Mate I'd stay with the Brano at least you know it will do the job.

I own a Mud Mauler and couldnt be happier with it. Its made locally here in Qld. I like the size of the unit and the fact that it doesnt use cable (which i have an aversion to). Much prefer the chain to the cable.

Have done several recoveries and have had no dramas. One of these was on a very muddy track and afterwards i just hosed the unit out and gave it a coat of WD-40 and it was right to go. As its very similar to a block and tackle its very easy to clean compared to the cable winches ive seen.

Based on size alone it beats the cable winches hands down.

Cheers,

Glenn.

I quite liked the idea of the chain type Mud Mauler, but have so far decided against it because, as far as I can figure, it does not allow for using a couple of snatch blocks as a pulley arrangement to "lighten the load". Maybe I have it figured wrong. Let me know if I am mistaken.
Safe travels.
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