Electric vs hydraulic winches

[Pcoz88]

1043551

I would like to know the pros and cons of each.Any and all info would be appericated.Thank-you.

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[dingus]

1043602

i've never heard of a hydraulic winch.[addsig]

 

[Pcoz88]

1043623

Yes they do have hydraulic winches.They are some how tied into the power steering pump.Mile-maker makes them.Found them at 4wd hardware.

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[dingus]

1043630

a little yahoo search brought this up:



Hydraulic winches are more robust in that they can winch all day without overheating. If your Jeep's engine is stalled this type of winch typically cannot be used. MileMarker is the leading manufacturer of these. They are most commonly connected to the power steering system, which must be beefed up in many cases. PS coolers are often added to this setup.



Warn, Ramsey and others make electric winches which are more convenient if you do not plan to be your club's winchmaster.



also check out:

http://users.erols.com/cbrown20/winch/[addsig]

 

[MrBill]

1043758

Hydraulic:

Runs all day without overheating, less susceptable to water/elements, runs off "tap" into powersteering which requires that the motor be running and can cause premature wear to system.



Electric:

Faster, runs when engine is off, satifactory for most jeepers, more susceptable to water/elements, prefered/more common so parts are easier to come by.



HTH

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