Winches, Need to pick one! Give your thoughts please

Beefyneck

Test Drive
Location
Delaware
My Shrockworks is arriving later this month and I wanted to pick out a winch before I install it.
Choices:
Smittybilt - X2O 10K, Synthetic
Smittybilt - XRC 9500, Synthetic
Superwinch - Tiger Shark 9500, Synthetic \

if anyone has any other ideas for around $500 let me know, if anyone has one please state your opinions,

Thanks, Beefyneck
 

Jack Stilts

Skid Plates
Location
Michigan
For that price, check out the WARN
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VR8000-s too.
 

thecoalition

Call me Daddy
Location
Richmond, Va
I'm still waiting to install my winch but the Engo 9k is what I have and after talking to a few people that own it - it's probably all you need, but of course more power is always better. The thing to think about is how often will you use the winch vs how much are you spending on it and of course the peace of mind of having something that works when you DO have to use it.
 

kirk

Butterfly King
Moderator
Supporting Member
Location
Allen, Texas
i've been happy with my el-cheap-o Harbor Freight 12K winch

I have that on my trailer, solid so far (year or so) but the online reviews seem to be hit or miss. I got it well under $300 with some coupon or another so I gambled. Good so far.
 
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