I need a new tool for my truck. Having gotten myself into some ridiculous situations as of late I am going to buy an 8000 or 9000 lb winch within the next couple weeks. I solo wheel a lot and drive logging/oil roads for hunting and fishing purposes. At some points these roads are almost impassable without a winch. Here is my question:
MileMarker 8000,9500 or Warn 8000? Warn's line speed is faster, warns motor has slightly more hp, warns winch is 300 more dollars! I'm looking to see if you folks can give me real world advice. I also see Warn has much stronger pull ratings once you get lots of line out past 3 or 4 wraps.
4 bills or 7 bills looks like the comparison as far as money goes.
399.99=>670=>
Any ideas, tips, info and personal experiences would be awesome.

 

Never had the MM, but I wouldn't trade my Warn XD9000 for anything.

 

Ditto. When it comes to winches, you get what you pay for.

 

Ive got the warn m8000 and its worked flawlessly. Go Warn.
I've used it on a couple long pulls...never had a problem and my truck is HEAVY.
On another note, I never thought I would use it so often.

 

Its not something worth taking the risk with.....and warn has a proven history...milemarker does on their hydraulics, but I just think that if u get something and it doesnt turn out as good as you;d like, what can u do? u made a several hundred dollar mistake.....

 

Warn.

 

Wow, this seems pretty unanimous. Looks like Warn it will be. Darn, now I think i'll have to wait another paycheck.
Thanks guys.....is there anyone on the board running a mile marker?

 

Check www.4wheelparts.com and www.clemson4wheel.com and www.performanceoffroadcenter.com for the best prices. the last site will price match any price for sure.

 

Bingo, it's in the numbers. How are you going to mount it? Don't forget to get a d-ring, tree saver/recovery strap, and maybe a snatch block. Plus potentially a better battery.

 

Piett, I got all the gear I need for extraction, I'm currently using my highlift as a winch but it is a slow and arduous process....the only initial investment will be in the winch and the roller fairlead. I'm custom building the mount along with a new custom front bumper.

...any milemarker experiences?....

 

Never seen a MM in action. Everyone in the club I go with runs Warn except for one. They abuse their Warns quite a bit.

I have the 8k that came with the truck. If I were buying new I would have probaly held out for a 9500. I will definitely swap in synthetic line once I feel like shelling out the cash.

 

I wouldn't go with anything less than 9k. I'm running the warn xd9000i and I've bogged her down to a near stall in DEEP snow once or twice.

 

Chad,

Doood...you need to check with me and Vince before makin' a huge purchase like that. I'm expecting a new WARN Comp winch in the near future and my 8K Warn will be up for grabs.

Screw MM. Yes, you can pull all day with a hydro unit but it will take all day to pull too

Go Warn or Go Home. Flat out.

Got your message last night Nice Sig BTW! Friggin' stellar.

 

Trekker:
Thanks bro! I've called you a couple of times and can't get through. Your one busy man. Anyhow, I need to talk to you asap considering a 1st generation yota I may be buying......don't know much about the older solid axle trucks like yours....is it hard to get frames??? I got a killer rig sitting at a guys house just asking me to take her home! I just don't know what to do about that shoddy rusted out frame! The cab is stellar good shape though. I'll landline you soon.
-Chad
ps- keep me posted on your winch situation.

 

Chad,

Yeah, busy is an understatement lately. I drop you a line this AM.

 

Besides being stronger, what other reason(s) do you guys prefer a synthetic line versus a cable line?

 

If it kinks hard it won't ruin your cable. You don't have to wind it holding a can of WD-40. It doesn't splinter like cable. In most International 4x4 events cable is not allowed. It's all synthetic. Overall, it lasts longer. Although it's pretty pricey stuff.

HTH

 

I thought another HUGE reason synthetic is a better alternative is because of weight. Isn't it extremely light compared to traditional winch cable?

 

Never really thought about weight.

 

the weight in my opinion would be one of the biggest pluses because I'm runnig ifs, and my coils don't like much stress on them. It is significantly lighter, is it not?