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Post by **bj on roids** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 9:24 am

If its all complete and works

SNAP IT UP. You can haggle him too id say. You can pretty it up by painting it, and make it look nice pretty easily.

8274, the ONLY winch 8)

Post by **ToNkA** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 9:33 am

zzzz wrote:Here you go mate:

WARN WINCH 8000POUND High mount Old type in very good condition $500ono (03)97355160 lilydale

Must be your lucky day

I found this last night, about to call now.

Post by **ToNkA** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 5:51 pm

Ok, I spoke to the guy, he indicates that its really old, but works well.

But doesnt winch out (only winches in and has free spool) Does this make sense? Did they make one like this?

Said it was from the 70's?

any ideas?

Post by **getdirty** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 6:13 pm

sounds like the same one i was looking at a while ago. It doesn't have electronic control, uses cables and stuff. messy. not the sort you want.

Post by **zzzz** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 6:18 pm

sounds like an 8074

Post by **Wooders** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 6:32 pm

Well I got my 8274 from the Trading Post - Cost me $700 sure it's about 10years old - but it had never been used according to the over and had never been fitted just stored in his shed - and based on my inspection I believe him.....

Anyways I wanted the Himount for several reasons & I'm not all comp focused.....Reasons IMHO:
I like the faster line speed not just for racing against the clock - but lesschance of overrunning the winch if you are winching & driving at the same time.
I like the external brake should I choose to run Synthetic rope I now it's less likely to overheat either the internal brake or the rope.
I like the forward mounting feet - makes more sence in my book for the winch to be pulling itself onto the mount when under load rather than attempting to ripp itself away (ie bottom mount).
I like the fact that it's easier to modify (if you choose) & more importantly easier to service yourself.
I like the fact that it carries more length - but really if you don't need the extra length for comps you could always have a seperate shorter cable for that sort of comp.....rarely have I heard anyone saw I have too much cable - but I've sure as heck heard a few say they don't have enough....especially when running snatch blocks.
Lastly - I like the distinctive sound of the clicks :finger:

Post by **big red** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 7:42 pm

while 8000 lb doesnt sound much the fact that its fast enough to drive and winch at the same time means that it is effectivly a lot bigger.
the biggest problem is the physical size of the thing.
I am in the middle of remounting mine to get it back closer to the radiator as the bar had to stick out a lot to clear it.
but remember one thing, the more capeable your truck, the harder it will be stuck :roll:

Post by **ToNkA** » Fri Apr 11, 2003 10:46 pm

zzzz wrote:sounds like an 8074

So no good then?

Post by **bj on roids** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 7:33 am

Suprasurf has an 8074 PM him. Woody on pirates also runs the 8074, neither of these guys compete, but are happy with thier winches. There is plenty of info on the 8074 on pirate. Sorry tonka, I don't know that much about it.

Post by **MissDrew** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 9:21 am

ATM I have a low 9000lb warn, it is a great winch and I have NEVER had a problem with it. I find it ok for the comps I have done so far. But yes it is slow :roll:

I am (when $ allows) going to buy a new winch, I will be getting a low 9500lb HS warn. Why you ask? Well it will fit in any winch bar, is smaller, is lighter, pulls less amps, is not that much slower then a high mount (basicly the same when pulling 1800kgs, approx hilux weight) and is about $500 cheaper then a high mount when bought new. Can get a low 9500lb for about $1800.

NEW High Mount specs -
rated line pull 8000lbs, 3630kgs
motor 4.6hp
geartrain spur gear
gear ratio 134:1
weight 110lbs, 50kgs
cable 46mts of 8mm
Line speeds -
0 load 22.4 M/min, 55amps
910kgs load 6.71 M/min 190amps
1810kgs load 3.66 M/min 275amps
2720kgs load 2.90 M/min 350amps
3630kgs load 1.86 M/min 450amps

New low mount 9500lb HS specs -
rated line pull 9500lbs, 4310kgs
motor 4.6hp
geartrain 3-stage planetary
gear ratio 156:1
weight 80lbs, 36.3kgs
cable 30mts of 8mm
Line speeds -
0 load 18.9 M/min, 47amps
910kgs load 4.97 M/min 160amps
1810kgs load 3.60 M/min 230amps
2720kgs load 2.84 M/min 305amps
3630kgs load 2.31 M/min 370amps
4310kgs load 2.03 M/min 425amps

Post by **NICK** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 10:13 am

bj on roids wrote: Woody on pirates also runs the 8074, neither of these guys compete

Woody rebuilt his and according to him it was a head*uck but from what i have seen it was well worth it. Last time i was talking to him, at christmas he was going to update, he didnt say why but it might be worth your knowledge to know.

So yeah, if it works and it is cheap, from what i have seen i would buy it.

NICK

Post by **ToNkA** » Sat Apr 12, 2003 12:29 pm

Saw it this morning. Its the old style (like real old style, but in good nick)

Can't be bothered playing around with it, so I didnt buy it. Interesting it has a cable operated free spool that can be used from the dash standard.

Yes it was cheap, but I just want something like everyone else much simpler that way.

Post by **zzzz** » Mon Apr 14, 2003 9:42 am

GO here for the best 8274 rebuild article you will ever see

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/billaVista/8274/8274.htm

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