JAJ2996

I have a 04 scab that i have started taking off road on some minor trails. Sense its a 4x2 I know its a matter of time till i get stuck. My question is how powerful of a winch would i need to assist me out of a little mud. Tractor Supply has a 2000 pound champion winch for $80, would that be enough for self recovery?

4x4wolf

Not even close, minimum would be a 8000 lb. with ****** blocks.

JAJ2996

Thanks for your reply. I figured that was too weak but i was hoping i would'nt have to spend $400+ on one. Guess I'll just go easy until i can save up for one.

4x4wolf

If you don't want to spend a ton get a Smittybilt or Rough Country winch, I would get the Smittybilt one if I was getting a winch.

JAJ2996

Those Rough Country winches seam to be the most bang for your buck. Ill look for one when i get the money (working part time after school). Thanks for your help 4x4wolf.

4x4wolf

Anytime, holler if you need anything

GatorMedic

I found this article on winches helpful: http://www.propickupmag.com/buyers-guide-3/

General Lee

yep, 8,000lb minimum, that's what I have and it gets the job done pretty good. if you get a winch and have to use it just be sure not to overheat it. use it in intervals to keep it from overheating.

szynk450

yea 2ooo lb winches will have a hard time pulling a 4x4 atv outta the mud... especially the cheap ones.. my father in law bought my wife a cheap champion wife for her old 4x4 atv and it worked once and died.. one thing ive learned from riding quads winches are one thing you dont wanna cheap out on you get what u pay for !!!

2000fordf1504x4

Winchs can come in handy a buddy of mine has a 12000 pound warn on his 80 f250 and he dared another kid to drive down the embackment at the river that gos throgh town. The kid did it and to get it out we had to anchor the 250 to my f150 to get the kids 4 runner out