winches/winching
Posted: 25 Feb 2013, 20:03
anyone had any experience with winches or winching in a 4x4 application.
im looking at getting a warn tabor 12k for the gq.
around $1250 with steel cable and only the basics (no winch blocks or anything like that)
anyone have any other recomendations
or has anyone had anything to do with the plasma rope at all. whats it like by comparisan to steel cable etc
im looking at getting a warn tabor 12k for the gq.
around $1250 with steel cable and only the basics (no winch blocks or anything like that)
TABOR 12K SPECS/PART NUMBERS
Winch model: Tabor 12K
Part number: PN 88400 (12V)
Rated line pull: 12,000 lbs., (5443 kg) single-line
Motor: 12V DC Series Wound
Electrical controls: Solenoid
Remote Control: Remote switch, 12' (3.7m) lead
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear ratio: 216:1
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Drum diameter/Length: 2.5"/9.0" (6.4cm/23cm)
Weight: 89 lbs. (40.4 kg)
Wire Rope: 80', 3/8" diameter (24m, 9.5mm diam.)
Fairlead: Roller
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery leads: 2 gauge, 72" (1.83m)
Finish: Powder coat
anyone have any other recomendations
or has anyone had anything to do with the plasma rope at all. whats it like by comparisan to steel cable etc