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anyone heard of this winch?
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 5:59 pm
by holeyhardtop
I have a 'Bamford &Smith' elec winch.
it is rated at 10,000lb. the tag on it says that it is a product of 'Basic Gear &Hoist Co' in cheltenham victoria.
has any one heard of them before?
it works fine, just had never heard of them before so thought i'd ask. ta.
Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 8:24 pm
by Woop
Bamford&Smith still make winches as far as i know. The ARMY used PTO winches made by them on their Landrovers. I havent heard any bad reports about them.
Nick
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 4:15 pm
by holeyhardtop
ta for that nick. if its good enough for the army its good enough for me!
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:27 pm
by NICK
for some reason i tend to think these guys make car hoists aswell.
NICK
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:35 pm
by daddylonglegs
I have heard that the heat treatment on their electric winch gears is not the best. Their army pto winches are highly geared and not self locking like a worm drive winch.
Bill.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:02 am
by BIG GQ
Check out
this site for all the available info on Bamford and Smith Winches.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:31 am
by holeyhardtop
thanks for that link. it would have been helpful if there was some info out there
ta for the feedback anyhow
.
dave.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:02 am
by HSV Rangie
I know of a few B&S winches all have performed faultlessly,.
Michael.