is there anyone making a 6000lb winch anymore?

[zimm]

as the title says.

there used to be a few true 6000k winches made, that were in the 50lb range...


where did they all go? poof. gone.

 

[I Leak Oil]

as the title says.

there used to be a few true 6000k winches made, that were in the 50lb range...


where did they all go? poof. gone.

Everyone wants a 12K lb unit for their Jeep sized vehicle....supply and demand I guess. If you can stomach it, I think I saw some in the HF adverts last time I got a flier.

 

[Antichrist]

Ramsey does.
http://www.ramsey.com/winches/patriotprofile6000.html

edit: deleted non-existent winch model

 

[1911]

as the title says.

there used to be a few true 6000k winches made, that were in the 50lb range...


where did they all go? poof. gone.

Girls quit buying them.

 

[bfdiesel]

Girls quit buying them.

:hehe:

 

[Antichrist]

Girls quit buying them.

I get the joke, but, in fact, with intelligent rigging a 6000lb capacity winch would be plenty for all the vehicles he has in his sig. Unless he's often burried to the top of his tires.

 

[DaveInDenver]

I get the joke, but, in fact, with intelligent rigging a 6000lb capacity winch would be plenty for all the vehicles he has in his sig. Unless he's often burried to the top of his tires.

All the rules of thumbs that say you need 1.5x GVWR has made everyone think they need a 12,000 lbf single line pull winches. OTOH, sometimes you don't get the luxury of ideal rigging and overkill never fails, so running an 8,000 lbf on a Suzuki just means you have higher line speed and aren't gonna wear it out.

 

[LR Max]

Look for winches for trailer application. A 6000 lb winch on a trailer would be awesome.

That said, have you considered a plain old Warn M-8000 with synthetic? Would be super basic, do nothing but work, and would be low profile.

Otherwise you might end up having to go with some cheapo Harbor Freight unit.

 

[madmax718]

mfg got cheaper to do higher capacity winches for the same cost. No demand to make 6000 even *cheaper* winches.

 

[Warn Industries]

We recently discontinued our M6000 and M6000 SDP (short drum portable). However, there should still be plenty to buy out there.

I would also encourage you to look at our VR8000 if you're looking to buy a less-expensive unit.
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/VR8000_winch.shtml

Andy

 

[Antichrist]

Zimm, is it idle curiosity or do you really want one? If the latter, what sort use/rationale has you thinking 6000lb.

 

[LR Max]

Zimm, is it idle curiosity or do you really want one? If the latter, what sort use/rationale has you thinking 6000lb.

X2. What are you trying to accomplish here? I kinda have a feeling this isn't going on any of the vehicles you have in your sig line. Did you procure a Suzuki Samurai over the weekend?

 

[zimm]

a 6000lb winch is more than adequate with the rigging one tends to carry, and is usually only in the 40lb range when synth rope is on it. ive been winching for 30 years and never needed any more. i actually kept my bellview, and gave my 8274 to the english chap that bought one of my 40's. i think he drugged me. he got my 1/2 doors and soft top too.

anyway, i noticed that when out alone, which i usually am as im an ******* by choice, i need to winch out the way i came. as a result i had Bumpit off road put a winch carrier in the rear bumper as opposed to a hitch, on the lexus. i looked at sizes of 6000lb winches, albeit, old paperwork, and 7" ht was good, so thats all ive got. fast forward a year later and i want to mount one... and low and behold.... i cant find one! doh!!!!

i think the HF will fit. i just feel dirty using that chinese ****. i wanted a warn, but then i feel stupid paying twice the price an 8000 for 2000 less pull.

it aint easy being me. im difficult.

 

[zimm]

We recently discontinued our M6000 and M6000 SDP (short drum portable). However, there should still be plenty to buy out there.

I would also encourage you to look at our VR8000 if you're looking to buy a less-expensive unit.
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/VR8000_winch.shtml


Andy

i think id need to clock the freespool to the rear, and i dont think the i can do that with a the vr. am i wrong?

 

[Stumpalump]

I only use a 10K Warn XP on the very heavy 4x4 E350 because that's the winch the Warn rep at the Expo told me he would use. It pulled hard enough to snap the thick synthetic line. My buddy put a 6000 Smittybuilt on his JK. He built the Hot Springs Arkansas Super Lift Park and Robilios off road park in Raton, New Mexico but what would he know. I'm thinking smaller will catch on. So far you make 4 of us.