Smittybuilt winches
08-19-2007, 05:15 AM
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Smittybuilt winches
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I am still in the market for a winch and I can't stop wondering what the Smittybuilt winch is actually worth. I know that you get what you pay for for everything in life but is there really a noticeable and important difference between a $300 winch and a $650 one (Superwinch, Warn, etc.) ? Are they good for occasional winching? Do they have a serious drain on the battery (I'd be operating it possibly with a pair of Lightforce 140 lights I bought)?
Also, does anyone actually has any experience with the Smitty winch? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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I am still in the market for a winch and I can't stop wondering what the Smittybuilt winch is actually worth. I know that you get what you pay for for everything in life but is there really a noticeable and important difference between a $300 winch and a $650 one (Superwinch, Warn, etc.) ? Are they good for occasional winching? Do they have a serious drain on the battery (I'd be operating it possibly with a pair of Lightforce 140 lights I bought)?
Also, does anyone actually has any experience with the Smitty winch? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
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They are not built by Milemarker, but they do use some components from MM and from Warn. Anything look similar to the Warn M8000?
I read that entire thread, and found it very informative. The manual that came with mine actually specifies a 5.5 hp Series Wound Motor.
I read that entire thread, and found it very informative. The manual that came with mine actually specifies a 5.5 hp Series Wound Motor.