Superwinch Husky - disected, mods, why use a slow worm winch?

[flyingsuccess]

A Bowmotor is unlike any other winch motor except the TDS/Kingone range which are direct copies. A 12 volt unit will run 36volts without issue and their pulling capability is second to none. I would expect a good husky 8 to run up to +12k but at a high draw (say 475 to 500amps)

The biggest strength of these units is reliability with durability. They just pull and pull.
Whereas you take an 8274 - upgrade with a Bowmotor to give it a decent high load pulling capacity and it will fall apart (unlike an 8074 or a Belle View). Hence the good parts availability!

Personally I like a decent waterproof winch, with an external brake, massive power, reasonable speed, good freespool, ampage draw max'ing at 375 and half the price of an XP So that's what I have!

A Bowmotor is unlike any other winch motor except the TDS/Kingone range which are direct copies. TDS copies Bowmotor? I used to hear that Goodwinch is Kingone's distributor. What does this mean?

[Nonimouse]

When KingOne developed the TDS series they looked for the best VFM motor on the market. David Bowyer was involved in the development of the TDS; he offered up the Bowmotor 1 as an example; so they copied it. TDS now make the Bowmotor 2

[flyingsuccess]

When KingOne developed the TDS series they looked for the best VFM motor on the market. David Bowyer was involved in the development of the TDS; he offered up the Bowmotor 1 as an example; so they copied it. TDS now make the Bowmotor 2

Is there any difference between Bowmotor and TDS motor, say, which one is better? If Kingone copied(improved?) Bowmotor 1, then TDS could be a good winch i think. I am looking for a powerful and fast electric winch with 12000lbs, wondering if i will go for a TDS-12.0

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I just picked up a Husky10 off CL for $300 beans earlier today





Works fine, but needs a cable.

Any suggestions for a decent cable under $100 bucks?



Rick

[I Leak Oil]

I just picked up a Husky10 off CL for $300 beans earlier today

You suck...
J/K Good find. I'm jealous.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

You suck...
J/K Good find. I'm jealous.

LOL

I've had like ten people say the same thing since yesterday

Did a little mock up earlier today....





http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...h-install.html

Should have it installed before the cable arrives

[Jonathan Hanson]

You lucked out on the price of the winch. Why not invest in a high-quality synthetic line for it? It's lighter, easier to handle, and safer. Call Thor at Viking; he'll get you exactly what that winch needs.

[The Rover Shop]

I picked up mine ( a husky 8) off Craigslist for $150... I expected it to need a complete rebuild so I pulled it down and all it needed was a new engage/disengage handle, I installed new synthetic cord on and got 125 ft to fit on just fine... We have good deals on synthetic lines on our eBay site under.... the-rover-shop ...or just post here what you want... Plasma cord or synthetic line has come down LOTS since it first came out... Superwinch assistance here in the states is pretty much impossible as the husky was made in tavistock england and superwinch usa knows JACK about it and their part diagrams is incorrect on part numbers... AND you have to go through one of their distributors who know even less.. Nonimouse on here has been a wealth of knowledge and help on this winch... That boy knows his winch stuff..

[98 SNAKE EATER]

You lucked out on the price of the winch. Why not invest in a high-quality synthetic line for it? It's lighter, easier to handle, and safer. Call Thor at Viking; he'll get you exactly what that winch needs.

As much as I'd like to, synthetic is just beyond my budget at this time

I would also have to buy a new fair lead if i went with synthetic

I've already ordered a steel cable, but before it gets here, I'd like to change the oil.

What is the recommended grade?

[98 SNAKE EATER]

installed





Still have some wiring to do, but the hard stuff is done....