12 best winches

When using an off-road vehicle in rough terrain, you can get stuck in the mud or sand, you cannot get out without any help. Towing a pointless cause is still not coming, and if there is no tractor nearby, the trip can be delayed indefinitely. It will also allow you to get out of the predicament of a car winch, which, when traveling over rough terrain, is simply obliged to be with every self-respecting driver.

Our review presents the best models of these devices available in the domestic market. The rating is based on the characteristics of the winches and the positive experience of operating different owners. For the convenience of the reader, categories are created by type of equipment.

Top hydraulic winch

Automobile winches, working from a hydraulic gearbox, have excellent endurance, are practical and do not overload the on-board electrical network of an SUV. The category presents the best models of this type that can be purchased in Russia.

4 Runva 10,000 lbs

The largest supplier of winch equipment in China, Runva, manufactures high-quality products, both for active automotive recreation and for professional evacuator activities. Having its own research department, the company manufactures modern and popular devices on the world market. This model, apart from the competitive price, is highly reliable - even under water, it continues to perform its tasks.

The hydraulic system is equipped with a protective circuit and provides drum winding of the cable with the same speed, regardless of the magnitude of the effort. This was made possible thanks to the brake with zero resistance and high-speed gearbox. Installed on the SUV winch Runva 10000 lbs will be able to pull the car out of any mud or sandy captivity, without resorting to outside help. High efficiency is confirmed by many owners, who in practice were convinced of the reliability of the equipment of this company.

3 Avtospas LCHG54I "BUYVOL" 12000

One of the most popular automobile winches on the domestic market is manufactured in accordance with objective reality and is best adapted for use in Russia. Affordable price and excellent quality determine the choice of fans of off-road travel. The drum winch with the worm gear of LChG54I "BUYVOL" is distinguished by high reliability and is also successfully used on car tow trucks.

A feature of this unit is the best efficiency of the brake system, which retains its working function under any load. The drum winding is equipped with roller guides and can use a steel cable 1 cm thick. The hydraulic drive has protection and at peak overloads it simply stops, keeping its working capacity.There is no doubt about the quality and reliability of this winch - 12 months of warranty from the manufacturer and a positive operating experience in different conditions confirm this.

2 COMEUP HV-10

Powerful automobile winch is designed to work in difficult conditions of lack of roads. Regardless of the load (and it is enough even for a tow truck - the traction force can move cars weighing up to 4535 kg!), The winding speed remains unchanged. The hydraulic system is equipped with valve fuses that prevent equipment overload. A clutch is used to easily unwind the cable from the drum reel - its control is located on the left side of the winch.

In addition, the device has a reliable brake and fully complies with modern safety requirements. By installing the COMEUP HV-10 on an SUV, the owner will significantly expand the capabilities of his vehicle to overcome the most difficult obstacles.

1 COME UP Bison 20

The best hydraulic winch in our review was the model from Taiwan Bison 20. It is equipped with a standard length drum, and the linear force of the first layer is 9070 kg. Such power makes it possible to extract not only Oise and Land Cruisers from the mud, but trucks and tractors. The product has a new mechanical braking system and a special design of the balancing valve. The use of these innovations allowed us to reliably control the operation of the winch. A distinctive feature of the model is a high winding speed, which makes the process of moving gravity fast and efficient. The powerful engine is able to work in the most extreme conditions. Standard equipment includes guide rollers, cable stacker, balancing valve.

The owners of the hydraulic winch Bison 20 speak with admiration of traction, reliability and design. Among the negative aspects should be highlighted the high price and high weight of the product.

Top electric winches

This type of equipment has been successfully used not only for industrial purposes, but also installed on tow trucks, trucks and SUVs. The category presents the best models of the market.

4 Sorokin 1,1t on ATV

The best price offer among electric winches of the model Sorokin 1,1t on ATV. It is designed to pull stuck ATVs. The traction force of the device is limited to 1100 kg. The device is mounted on a special platform. In addition to the electric winch roller broach, aluminum blues, flat reinforcement block (no more than 4.5 tons). The product can be used as a lifting mechanism. In this case, the maximum weight of the load is reduced to 550 kg. The winch is compact and lightweight (7.8 kg).

Owners of ATVs note the availability, functionality and reliability of the electric winch Sorokin 1,1t on ATV. It is easy to install and operate, takes up little space during transportation. The disadvantage of the model is a high noise level during operation, the absence of guide rollers.

3 Octopus-9000

The Russian manufacturer managed to create the strongest electric winch Sprut-9000. It was possible to achieve durability in conditions of high humidity and dirt through the use of high-quality materials and a well-thought-out design. A distinctive feature of this model is the easy unwinding of the cable. Motor power (1.5 kW) is enough to create a pulling force of more than 4000 kg.This will be enough to pull cars like Niva and UAZ out of the mud. A special channel was made to fix the cable, and there are sealing cuffs in the sides of the drum. You can control the device using the remote, the cable length is 4.5 m.

Owners of domestic off-road cars mark the endurance of the winch, reasonable price, usability. Sprut-9000 is not afraid of dirt and water, the model can be repaired in the field. The disadvantages include only a modest appearance.

2 COMEUP Seal Gen2 9.5s (12V)

Winches COMEUP Seal Gen2 9.5s (12V) with a synthetic cable have long been known to domestic motorists. The Taiwanese manufacturer has repeatedly proved the effectiveness and reliability of its products at such automotive events as the "Tver Offroadfest" and "Spring thaw". The winches are supplied to domestic auto giants UAZ and KAMAZ. This model has a tractive force of 4300 kg, and the motor is made in a sealed design. Thanks to the aluminum case, the product can withstand twice the maximum load. Ergonomically made T-shaped handle, which allows you to quickly unwind the cable. The winch can be used on cars with different bumpers due to the possibility of turning the gearbox housing up to 90 degrees. The device is able to work under water with a depth of more than 1 m.

Motorists praise the winch for water resistance, durability and versatility. The disadvantage is the poor rotation of the drum when unwinding the cable.

1 Master Winch MW X8288

The maximum speed winch is the Master Winch MW X8288 model. A powerful power unit (6.8 hp) is complemented by a speed reducer with a gear ratio of 138. The product is completed with a long steel cable of 32 m, which makes the winch a real magic wand. It is able to rescue small Niva-type machines from the mud captivity, since the pulling force is limited to a limit of 3760 kg. The model has high consumer qualities. The device withstands the most severe temperature conditions of operation (-40 ... + 45 ° С). The electric motor is powered by an onboard 12 V. Included is a removable control unit, the winch can be turned on and off using a wireless remote control.

Motorists positively respond to the operating parameters of the Master Winch MW X8288 winch. This is the speed of winding, long reliable cable, ease of operation. The apparent disadvantage is the severity of manual winding.

The best mechanical winches

The main difference of this equipment is mobility and low cost in comparison with other types of this equipment. The best mechanical-type lever and drum winches are presented in this category.

4 Tundra, 1400 kg

The main advantage of a hand-operated drum winch is its small size and the possibility of using it both in construction and in the event of unforeseen off-road complications. An effort of 1.4 tons will help overcome heavy sections of such vehicles as the UAZ or NIWA, not to mention the usual passenger cars that may also be trapped somewhere on a forest road or on the way to fishing.

The automobile winch uses the towing belt as a cable - it is quite enough for the greatest possible effort. When using the device for domestic purposes, the owner should remember that safe work can only be done in a horizontal plane. To lift loads to a height using a Tundra winch is strictly prohibited.

3 EURO-LIFT RX-5.4 MTM 00012427

The only reason why the most powerful manual winch did not become a leader in this category is too high a price. Nevertheless, it is fully justified, because the performance of this equipment exceeds many hydraulic and electric winch systems.With its help, that there is an SUV - even a small commercial vehicle can be freed, having got on the roads in a quagmire or completely sat down on the “belly” and hung out the wheels. The length of the cable (its thickness is 20 mm), which is included in the kit, is abundant enough, and the presence of a pin fuse (breaks when overloaded by 25% and can be replaced during operation) in emergency situations will not weaken the grip of the lever winch at all.

Due to its heavy weight, the EURO-LIFT RX-5.4 MTM has a carrying handle. As a rule, it is most often used for industrial purposes and on construction sites - active leisure enthusiasts among its owners also exist, although they are not as numerous as the models occupying the top positions in this category.

2 Stayer MAXPull 4310-4

This mechanical winch is distinguished by high reliability of the ratchet and is capable of generating a pull of 4 tons, which allows you to "save" most models of SUVs, which are lucky enough to get stuck on rough terrain. To effectively operate the lever winch, the owner may need to use towing strap, since the steel cable available in the device is 3 meters long (the drum reel no longer contains) may not be enough to securely engage with the fulcrum.

In addition to being used as an off-road tow truck, this equipment can be successfully used during repair and construction work for the independent movement of heavy loads. The simple construction and high strength parameters of the steel used ensure the reliability of the Stayer MAXPull 4310-4 winch, demonstrating the best combination of quality and performance.

1 ZUBR "PROFESSIONAL" 43105-2

One of the most affordable lever winches copes with pulling the car out of impassable road traps. Of course, it requires some physical effort on the part of the owner, but this is more than offset by the price and mobility of the device, which greatly expands the scope.

The simplicity and reliability of the mechanical winch was not once tested in practice by many owners of light SUVs. It performs its function not as fast as the models from the previous categories, but it does not require connection, as well as special installation with reference to the car frame. It is enough to have this equipment in your trunk in order to get yourself out of a difficult situation if necessary.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of winches?
We vote!

COMEUP

Master winch

Sorokin

Octopus

TABOR

RAMSEY

T-max

Autospass

Runva

ZUBR

Stayer

EURO-LIFT

Tundra

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