Winch size for 200 Series Landcruiser

Submitted: Monday, May 10, 2010 at 17:24

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All travellers should be capable and equipped for winching so in this article we will discuss the various winching methods and equipment on the market.

Member - Peter S (NSW)

Can someone please give me advice on the right line pull rating I need for a winch for a 200 Series Landcruiser. Don't want to spend more than I have to.

Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Andrew L (QLD) - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:22

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:22

How stuck do you plan to be??..

...bogged on a wet thistle on the side of the highway, or sunk sill deep in sticky goop on an incline...?

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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:43

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:43

In either case a 9.5 tonne winch should do the job.....just insert the odd snatch block for greater mechanical advantage.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:51

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 19:51

9.5 tonn would be great Patrol22, but I reckon you mean 9,500 lbs which is a bit over 4 tonn maximum on the first layer on the drum.

The answer is as big as you can afford, plus a snatch block, plus some extensions.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

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Follow Up By: blue one - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 20:43

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 20:43

Agree with Pete & Marg

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Reply By: howesy - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 20:51

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 20:51

I usually take the vehicle weight and then some and double it then add a little more.

So if you allow around 2000kg for a 200 series double it gives you 4000kg which is just under 8820 lbs so a 9000 or 9500lb wich would be enough.

One thing to remember is that in most cases a 9500lb winch will have a faster line speed than a 12000lb under heavy load.
Check the specs on the winches you look at for line speed at various loads and amp draws.

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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Monday, May 10, 2010 at 21:10

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 21:10

200 series would weigh considerably more than 2,000kg, 2,700kg tare from memory which means they are probably closer to 2.8 in road going trim plus accessories plus etc etc

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Follow Up By: Pavo - Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 08:44

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 08:44

In his profile he has a picture of his car - he's towing a camper trailer too. This would need to be taken into account also.

Pete

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Follow Up By: Member - Peter S (NSW) - Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 08:46

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 08:46

The 200 Series weighs almost 2700kg and fully loaded with all the crap we take I am sure it wouldn't be far off 3 tonnes.

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Follow Up By: howesy - Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:01

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:01

So shoot me I didnt know the weight of a 200 series.

The formula I was given years ago accounts for all the trailers and gear thats why you double it then add a bit.

So 12,000lb would be the go if not 15000lb and again check amp draws as load increases as well as the change in line speed.

At the end of the day just ask around and see what most other guys are running.

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Reply By: Muntoo - Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 01:19

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 01:19

I wouldnt fit anything under 10,000Lbs, so a 12000lb would be my choice.

Alot of weight there, and alot of money also. Spend the extra couple of hundred and rest assured that you have the ability to pull yourself out of anything.

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Follow Up By: Member - David D (WA) - Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 21:40

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 21:40

Don't forget,some people who have winches use them more often to pull other people out.
I spoke to someone recently who had a winch on his rig for 3 years and had never had to use it to pull him self out , but had pulled 3 other out.

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