10,000 or 12,000 winch

[bundyrum4x4]

I currently run an old 10,000 warn wich on a long Mav. I have the option of getting a 12,000 warn only used once by a lifting company for the right price. The current winch works perfectly but by getting the new bigger winch I gain the bigger 4.6 motor and more pulling power though I will gain some more waight over the front. Is it worth changing over?

[TuffRR]

I doubt it. There are question marks over the reliability of the newer 4.6hp motor and if you have had no problems with your current one I would just keep that.
I doubt that extra 2000lbs capacity would help much especially if winching with a snatch block.
I changed from a 10,000lb low mount to the 8000lb high mount and don't regret it - it is much faster and is better to use with Plasma rope.

[bundyrum4x4]

Thanks TuffRR, sort of what I was thinking. I have looked at going to the high mount but funds are currently going towards a turbo. The only reason I considered this is that I could get my money back on the 12000 by selling the 10000. I may even have made a little profit.

[TuffRR]

Keep an eye out for a cheap second hand high mount. I sold my 10,000lb low mount and with the funds bought a 8,000lb high mount, had it competition prepared (ie breathers, braced, upgrade brake etc) and got 45 metres of plasma rope.

[bundyrum4x4]

What did you get for your 10,000?

[TuffRR]

$1,100 off the top of my head. That was with two winch cables and in good condition. I think i was lucky to get that much for it.

[max200tdi]

Isn't a 12,000 just a 10,000 with lower gearing & a bigger diamater cable?

[bundyrum4x4]

Same cable as the 10000 just different gearing, and slightly larger in size.

[Snatchy]

Just bought a Hi mount for $200. Works except needs new/reco motor. All rest in working order inc cable :D

[V8Patrol]

Can some one tell me where the best place is to get plasma rope from and how much per meter I should be looking at. I am running a 9000lb warn lowmount.

[spazbot]

buy it from the states your bank account will love you for it esp. if you can get it sent over on the sly

http://www.masterpull.com/ is a place to start looking

[Singo17]

Can some one tell me where the best place is to get plasma rope from and how much per meter I should be looking at. I am running a 9000lb warn lowmount.

Around $11 a metre for 8mm and around $15 for 9mm you will need 9mm for comps as there is usually a restriction on use of 8mm.

Can't remembr the name of the distributor in Victoria I will do a search for ya.

Janrak Equipment (03) 9877 8378

Can't find a Web site but I swore I have seen the prices listed somewhere maybe in one of the 4x4 mags prolly 4x4 monthly. Yeah definately in one of them don't have one at hand but I am sure in the last couple of months it has been in the Hardcore equipment section.

[V8Patrol]

Thanks guys am on to it