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Post by iwonajeep on Apr 6, 2011 6:44:12 GMT -4
Now that Rough Country has their own winch line with a very attractive web price I figured I should have some personal experience. Nice features are synthetic rope and standard wireless remote with every winch. I will post an update after the weekend but as we all know it normally takes the test of time to really tell. Rough Country have tested this line of winches for almost a year now so it's not something that has been dropped on the market without giving it a try.  |
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Post by Creepy on Apr 6, 2011 7:19:09 GMT -4
Cool that they are adding options like synthetic line and a remote.....but this 'new winch on the market' thing is getting old. You don't need to test it, its been done.
From one glance I can tell it is exactly the same as a Tabor thats been around for 5 years, and its another Warn M8000 copy.....which is a pretty good design, they have a good rep and last a long time.
I paid $650 for a 12K 5 years ago on an 'introductory deal' for Tabor. How much lower is it now that the Chinese have made a couple of million of them?
ps: I have that exact same stool, with the exact same white stuff on it. Damn Chinese!
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Post by C Monster on Apr 6, 2011 13:02:46 GMT -4
first ?? how much are they? and what size are they  |
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Post by redkj666 on Apr 6, 2011 16:42:44 GMT -4
Rough Country,T-Maxx, SmittyBilt etc..... All the same Winch. The only difference is where they are assembled.
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Post by johnboy on Apr 6, 2011 20:13:36 GMT -4
Just picked mine up today, Thanks Tracey  |
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Post by iwonajeep on Apr 6, 2011 20:33:59 GMT -4
I figured, that too, but I have these are not exactly the same, yes knockoff's but mfg'd in different plants because of suddle differences in castings. Really small but you can tell it's been coppied, my fear is selling 30 of them and find the same problem because of a Chineese knock-off of a Chineese knock-off. Just doing my homework thats all, and pricing starts at 379.00.
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Post by backwoodsLJ on Apr 6, 2011 21:04:30 GMT -4
Keeps us posted tracy,I'm very interested in these since I saw on there website.Price is wicked and want the synthectic line on mine.Have a new to me bumper that is winch ready!  |
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Post by redkj666 on Apr 6, 2011 22:22:27 GMT -4
I wasn't saying they are bad at all, The Smitty's seem pretty good in my Opinion. I've sold a few and everyone is pretty happy with the product. I'm going to pick up an X20 10000lb just to try out the technology They're running a MOSFET controller so no Solenoids too fail. Also I've only ever seen 2 Broken SmittyBilt winches 1 was user error piled up the cable and cooked the motor and the other was broken in the box, Broken free spool lever. Another point of interest for me anyways is that Some of the earlier SmittyBilt's and RR Winches even have T-Maxx printed on the wiring.
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Post by 2XS on Apr 7, 2011 8:01:09 GMT -4
I figured, that too, but I have these are not exactly the same, yes knockoff's but mfg'd in different plants because of suddle differences in castings. Really small but you can tell it's been coppied, my fear is selling 30 of them and find the same problem because of a Chineese knock-off of a Chineese knock-off. Just doing my homework thats all, and pricing starts at 379.00. is that 379 with syn rope? |
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Post by HardRox on Apr 7, 2011 8:05:07 GMT -4
so whats the pro and cons of syn rope to cable?
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Post by dan on Apr 7, 2011 8:12:53 GMT -4
Pros:
No recoil if broken
No hand ripping barbs
Lighter
Stronger
easier to handle
doesn't kink
Cons:
more expensive
more Susceptible to rub wear if you don't have a rope guard.
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Post by Blaisun on Apr 7, 2011 8:17:14 GMT -4
Pros: lighter & easier to handle rope. less stored energy if it breaks = safer...
Cons: less abrasion & heat resistance, should use protective sleeves whenever it comes in contact with a rock or tree while winching = more maintenance and higher replacement costs.
Edit: Dan beat me to it...
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Post by badwithcomputer on Apr 7, 2011 8:20:37 GMT -4
if anyone wants to buy one with the synthetic rope and wants to save $100 let me know, I'll buy your rope and give you my steel cable.
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Post by T-Dogg on Apr 7, 2011 9:40:00 GMT -4
if anyone wants to buy one with the synthetic rope and wants to save $100 let me know, I'll buy your rope and give you my steel cable. If the 379 price is with rope that would be a smoken deal for someone even if thay wanted rope. Get your winch now with wire and change to rope when need or affordabel.... Good chance for a cheap major upgrade. Da Dogg |
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Post by badwithcomputer on Apr 7, 2011 9:41:40 GMT -4
if anyone wants to buy one with the synthetic rope and wants to save $100 let me know, I'll buy your rope and give you my steel cable. If the 379 price is with rope that would be a smoken deal for someone even if thay wanted rope. Get your winch now with wire and change to rope when need or affordabel.... Good chance for a cheap major upgrade. Da Dogg hmmm you make an interesting point Dogg.... |
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