Winch choice - 24v electric or hydraulic?
Having finally got the base vehicle (Merc 917 4x4) - I need to make some pretty quick decisions on the fit out. I have a mate who runs a wholesale winch business and will do me either a 5 ton hydraulic winch or a 7.5 ton 24 volt one for £500 - list price about £1200 on both.
He and I both agree that the hydraulic is the better piece of kit and likely to last longer. But a hydraulic winch wont run if the engine stalls! (river crossing etc.). Providing the batteries are ok the 24v one will pull out a stalled vehicle.
Any thoughts?
Steve
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