Mr.Tom
Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: St Neots
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Hi All
Bit of a novice off roader, looking to do some easy green lanes around Thetford area, but before I go out, want to make sure I am prepared (done some off roading in Australia before) and am therefore looking to get a cheap hand operated winch as I don't want to mount one just yet and won't be doing it too often.
I've seen some on ebay (e.g. 4 tonne puller) but these are not like what I've used before. Can anyone recommend a decent supplier (or ebay link) for a hand operated winch...?
I'll also have to get some winch rope, shackel, etc.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
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 8th Jun 2014 5:26 pm |
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mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
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With the weight of the D4 or D3, plus the mud suction, you want something with greater pull than 4 ton in my opinion (or a leas a doubled + line). (I wont go on about do you need a winch or is there somewhere to winch from etc)
Tirfor winches are what you may have seen as a hand winch - equally people have used a hi-lift jack
Personally I wouldn't be looking at a winch to do greenlaning - if you get stuck like that something else is wrong or the lane wasn't drivable (or you should have a buddy to go with). If your at a pay and play type site - someone will be there to help you out. Mike
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| 8th Jun 2014 9:15 pm |
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Mr.Tom
Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: St Neots
Posts: 1641
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Thanks, trifor are what I've seen before. I'll walk the lane to make sure nothing too bad and have a go.
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| 9th Jun 2014 5:56 am |
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