Winches...again?

[shipbldr]

Ok... maybe this will help.

I have my winch mounted in a cradle... and I can move it front rear.

SELF RESCUE: I thought it is important to be able to move it, because once in a while I will do "stupid things" by myself. Self rescue is important to me.

SMALL "H2 RESCUE TRUCKS": Also I wheel with a lot of "smaller trucks" and if I get stuck... just one of them would have a hard time pulling me out.

COST: So I paid a couple dollars more to be able to move the winch to the back. I have the feeling the first time I move the winch and self-rescue I will tell myself "it's paid for".

FREQUENCY OF USE: On the other hand... every time so far I have needed a pull backwards... rather than move the winch... the guy behind me gave me a tug using the tow strap.

Moveable winch... great for self-rescue, rarely if ever needed when with a group.

Bling Factor: I like the look of a giant winch sticking out of the front of my truck. You spend the cash on a winch... why keep it hidden. I now get more questions about the winch than I do the truck.

Farming Factor: Winch cradle ploughs up ground in tough spots. Purely cosmetic... never slowed me down in the least.

WINCH SIZE: I have a 12,000 hydraulic winch. Mounting the winch on a cradle DOES NOT limit the size winch you can get.


If you like the dirty bumper... I would buy it. It looks great.

If front rear is important, get a cradle.

My cents...