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Low / Highmount winch?

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Low / Highmount winch?

Post by Tibbs »

Hi Guys,

What's the difference between a high and low mount winch?
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Post by Tibbs »

I hate that word, Sounds too much like effort :finger:
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Post by turps »

Low-mounts - gear box and motor on the side. Come in pretty much any rating you want.

High-mount - Motor is above the drum, has gearbox etc down the side, usually hold more cable than a low mount. Comes in any load rating you want as long as it is 8000lb's.
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Post by Tibbs »

So pretty much most bullbars would be low mount?

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Post by MYTTUF »

Yeah, but bars can be easily modded to suit a hi mount. Also a high mount has a quicker in when not under load due to the g/box design, its easily repaired, holds more cable (already stated) so is popular in the comp circuit. A high mount would be my choice if you can mount it.
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Post by Josh_GQ »

high mounts are still alot quiker under load as well arn't they. all the ones i have seen in action have been.
another point high mounts dont get as hot so they are more suited to using plasma ropes etc.
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Post by MYTTUF »

I reckon you're correct on both questions.
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Post by Gordo »

Agree with all said although the warn 9.5xp low mount is getting pretty close in the speed stakes

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