By DeanBrown3D on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 02:02 am: Edit

While I'm deciding on a proper winch, I am looking for a hand-winch (come-along). I picked up a 4000 lb one from Home Depot, and tested it pulling my disco II up onto 4 wheel ramps, but it was painfully strained and terrifying! I heard there is a much bigger system around, with a 3 feet long arm that can pull 8000 lb, but I don't see it advertised anywhere.

Anyone seen this?

Dean

By Bill Bettridge (Billb) on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 02:11 am: Edit

You might look into the Trifor (sp?) winches as sold in the UK. They are designed for vehicles, where come alongs work, but can be scary. I can't locate website right now, but I'm sure someone will chime in with it (probably Ron!)

Also - High-Lift is slow and tedious for winching, but does work in a pinch - better than being stuck.

Finally, for heavier capacity come-alongs, try GRAINGER.COM or MCMASTER.COM as they are industrial supply houses in every major US city.

Bill

By Ron on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 03:03 am: Edit

http://www.tractel.com/Products/Lift&MaterialsHandling/Hoists/Tirfor/trifor_more.htm

Ron

Called Griphoist in the US

By John Kruger on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 03:11 am: Edit

A little shameful advertising, with some helpful info.

I would also try Fastenal - we are industrial suppliers located in every major city, and hundreds of small towns throughout the US and Canada.

We carry some hand winches, rated to 10,000lbs.

http://www.fastenal.com/shoponline/search/ItemDetails.asp?ProdID=18526

By Leslie on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 03:20 am: Edit

John,

Did I read that right?? $1590 for a hand winch??

I'd buy one of Ron's "poodle" winches first...

Please tell me that it's not really $1590 for a hand-winch.... If so, WHY???


-L

By David on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 03:25 am: Edit

Try http://www.grizzly.com/, I think I saw a 4 ton come-along in their last catalogue. They also sell the hi-lift for $40.......

By C. Ross on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 06:33 am: Edit

http://www.extremeoutback.com/catalog.htm

Try the Black Rat recovery gear. I've seen a few of these on offroad tv shows...

By John Kruger on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 06:42 am: Edit

Yes it is 1590 for a marine grade hand winch. Not something to carry along as a backup. But a possibility none the less....

I would get a 4 ton come along - much better for a backup than a hand winch.

By TWODOGS on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 09:38 pm: Edit

I HAVE USED A TIRFOR FOR YEAR NEVER FAILS & PULLS FROM ANY ANGLE. THERE IS ALSO THE BRANO HAND WINCH THAT IS SIMLER BUT CHEAPER.
TWODOGS

By Chris Browne on Thursday, July 12, 2001 - 11:27 pm: Edit

http://www.cabelas.com/texis/scripts/store/+/CatalogDisplay/displayPOD/CabFALL1998/CabFALL1998/XA763R?format=search

This is a "4 ton" hand winchprice $35.

By DeanBrown3D on Friday, July 13, 2001 - 02:02 am: Edit

Chris - I have a hand winch like this one (4000lb) but it only pulls about 6 feet - not very much when your swamped in a 100 foot stretch of mud! And it gives me a chill every time I use it - the cable's so thin. I am leaning towards a Black Rat 3500 lb puller, which can have as much cable as you like.

If anyone has a Black Rat or similar (eg Tirfor) hand winch they want to sell, I'd be interested.

Dean