Winches

Take the load off your mind when it comes to winches.

A vehicle winch is a mechanical device with a rope, chain, or wire cable wound around a rotating spool called a winch drum. If you may need a winch for hauling, lifting or pulling your vehicle out of a sticky situation, get to know what to look for among all the options out there.

Which winch type suits you best? Let's lift the lid on the options.

There are four main types of vehicle winch, have a read and see which suits you best.

1. Power Take Off Winch

The Power Take Off (PTO) winch was the first power winch to be manufactured. The PTO winch connects straight to the transfer case via a drive shaft which operates the winch gearbox. The PTO winch is powered by your vehicle's engine, so it needs the engine running in order to work. The engine's power ensures it's an incredibly powerful winch.

The pros:

  • Very powerful
  • Full power always on demand
  • Multiple speeds through the gearbox

The cons:

  • Cannot use without the engine
  • If mounted at front, only pulls forward
  • More expensive than other winches

2. Hydraulic Winch

The hydraulic winch gets its power from your vehicle's power steering, powered by hydraulic pressure.

The pros:

  • Very powerful
  • Secondary battery not required
  • Motor protected from water

The cons:

  • Cannot use without engine
  • Only has two speeds
  • If mounted at front, only pulls forward
  • If steering moves while running, winch stops

3. Electric Winch

The 12v electric powered winch is the most widely used 4WD winch, powered by electric from the battery first and then from the alternator. This winch doesn't need the engine to work but it's best to bring a spare battery for long trip, just in case.

The pros:

  • Lightweight  easy to use
  • Widely available
  • Can be used without engine
  • Very efficient

The cons:

  • Not very powerful
  • Uses a lot of battery energy
  • Single speed only
  • Electric motor can be affected by water
  • If mounted at front, only pulls forward

4. Manual / Hand Winch

The manual / hand winch doesn't need an engine or a battery to run, all it needs for power is a pair of hands and some energy from the operator.

The pros:

  • Doesn't need engine or battery power
  • Can pull forward, back, left or right

The cons:

  • It takes time to achieve result
  • It takes energy  effort from the operator
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  1. WR-000014
    VRS stabilizing strap
    Create an even pull a load with the VRS stabilizing strap. Zero stretches for wi...
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  2. WR-000013
    VRS cable damper
    VMN also offers VRS cable damper to complement with steel and synthetic rope for...
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  3. WR-000010
    VRS bow shackles
    Join your recovery gear together with the strength and security of the VRS bow s...
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    VRS Winch Wireless Remote Control
    VRS Wireless Remote Winch control allows you to control your winch from up to 30...
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  5. WR-000015
    VRS Winch Extension
    VMN offers the extension length you need when winching your vehicle  with our 2...
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  6. WR-000011
    VRS Snatch Block
    VMN offers VRS Snatch block to aid with your vehicle recovery. This component he...
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  7. WR-000007
    VRS 9500 4wd WINCH with Synthetic rope
    VMN offers VRS 9500lb winch that comes with a synthetic rope to make your vehicl...
    $1,428.90
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  8. WR-000006
    VRS 9500 4WD Winch with Wire rope
     Even in the most extreme conditions, this tough nut has the muscle to haul you...
    $1,149.50
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  9. WR-000016
    VRS protective gloves for vehicle recovery
    Keep your hands warm and protected with the VRS gloves. With a soft feel and a f...
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  10. EF-RECON13
    EFS Recon 13000Lb Electric Winch
    VMN offers EFS RECON 13000lb ELECTRIC WINCH suitable for various 4WD vehicles.
    $899.00
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  11. EF-RECON10
    EFS Recon 10000Lb Electric Winch
    VMN offers EFS Recon 10000lb Electric Winch that suits various 4WD vehicles.
    $849.00
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