Hot take: I thought a cheap winch was fine until I needed it in a real spot

Spent about $350 on a no-name 10,000lb winch to save cash. It burned out halfway through pulling my truck out of a muddy wash near Sedona, leaving me stuck for hours. Anyone have a reliable brand they swear by for under a grand?

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paulw635mo ago

Burned out halfway through" is my life story, just ask my last gym membership. I've had good luck with my Warn EVO, got it on sale for just over $800.

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olivia_murphy4mo ago

My buddy picked up a Warn EVO a couple years back for the same deal, around $800. He let it sit in his garage for six months before he even bolted it on, but once he did, it pulled his truck out of a mud hole twice already without a hiccup. Almost makes me wonder if the real win is paying half price for a tool you'll only need half the time.

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hayden_rivera5mo ago

Sounds like a win to me, getting a solid winch for that price. Maybe the burnout just means you picked the wrong hobby last time. Ever tried something that actually holds your interest?

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