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Engo Winches

Discussion in 'Winches' started by Patrick, Mar 29, 2016.

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  1. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    You're killing me - Smitty built XRC 9.5 GEN2 Winch - Shipped to my door for $299.99!
     
    Focker, Mar 31, 2016
    #61
  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I never wait. My wife says there will always be another deal...She's right, but I don't listen.
     
    Focker, Mar 31, 2016
    #62
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I'd buy the Engo before I would buy the Smitty...Me personally.;)
     
    Patrick, Mar 31, 2016
    #63
  4. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I trust you.

    I need to stop window shopping and go paint my Jeep!
     
    Focker, Mar 31, 2016
    #64
  5. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Right there with you Patrick. Or Milemarker, or Badlands.
     
    nickmil, Mar 31, 2016
    #65
  6. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Don X, Mar 31, 2016
    #66
  7. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Ramsey worm drive winches are good as are the industrial winches. I've seen failures with the Patriot series.
    Bottom line folks, with winches you do get what you pay for. I'd rather see someone have a good come along and save their money until they can purchase a good winch. When you need a winch you need to be able to rely on it. Maybe I've been in unique situations, I don't know, but I've seen so many failures of budget winches that the only thing I might recommend them for is a utility trailer.
    I also consider parts availability and support of the product as part of the purchase price.
     
    nickmil, Mar 31, 2016
    #67
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    From everything I've read, Engo has fantastic customer service and parts availability (for now at least). That said, I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the M8000S. ;)
     
    Patrick, Mar 31, 2016
    #68
  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Yeah, definitely pay it off....don't carry a balance. I know all too well from first hand experience the evils of that.
     
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2016
    #69
  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    It's definitely a tough choice, but yeah known reliability is tough to turn down. ;)
     
    Glenn, Mar 31, 2016
    #70
  11. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I sent them an email today and Joel Aho, Drew Aho's (President of Engo) son? Anyway...Fast response and only 3-1/2 hours from me.
     
    Focker, Mar 31, 2016
    #71
  12. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    2hrs round trip from me. I'm sure I could clean it up and make it look almost new.

    Warn M8000 Winch
     
    Focker, Mar 31, 2016
    #72
  13. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    For me, I want to buy new.
     
    Patrick, Mar 31, 2016
    #73
  14. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    What did you say? Or ask?
     
    Patrick, Mar 31, 2016
    #74
  15. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Would be about 3 months but would be willing to do it when school is out. If they are willing to receive me I'd love to check them out. Honestly we need more quality winch products on the market. I wish the cheap crap would just go away. It's more dangerous than anything. I've watched the planetary gears literally blow out the side of the housing on one "budget" winch. When that happens the brake doesn't work. Fortunately the Jeep didn't go over the cliff...
     
    nickmil, Mar 31, 2016
    #75
  16. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think you should do it tomorrow. :D I'm still tempted to try one...:susp:
     
    Patrick, Apr 1, 2016
    #76
  17. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    For me.
     
    Focker, Apr 1, 2016
    #77
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  18. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Just asked about manufacturing. He said made in China to their strict specs.
     
    Focker, Apr 1, 2016
    #78
  19. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Danefraz, Apr 1, 2016
    #79
  20. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    3,000 lb rating is good for an ATV. Definitely not enough for a side by side or Jeep. Don't fall into the trap.
     
    nickmil, Apr 1, 2016
    #80
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