Whether you are a casual off-roader or a serious trail fanatic, a winch is one of the most essential accessories you should consider. Getting out of a tight spot requires the right gear, and while ropes and traction boards are useful, sooner or later, you’ll need a winch to get you out of trouble.
In this blog, we discuss the many benefits of adding a winch to your truck, SUV, Jeep, and even ATVs and UTVs.
Why Would You Consider Fitting A Winch?
Ropes, straps, and recovery boards are all essential parts of off-roading kit, but a winch adds even more capability to your vehicle. Ask any off-roading enthusiast what the one key ingredient is to a successful off-roading trip, and most will say, ‘Be prepared for anything’.
A winch allows you to prepare your vehicle for just about any eventuality. Read on for some of the benefits.
1. Pull Yourself Out Of Any Situation
An obvious reason for installing a recovery winch is to get yourself out of a tight spot. A strap can help in some cases, but a winch is far more suitable when the going gets tough. Pulling your vehicle out with a rope requires more skill. It is riskier and can result in injury or damage to your vehicle. A winch also makes it easier to recover your vehicle without outside help, allowing you to go further without needing backup.
2. More Recovery Options
Straps and ropes are usually around 30 feet long. This limits their effectiveness in certain situations. Off-road winches will have a rope length of 80 feet or more. This makes a winch more suitable for vehicle recovery in far more situations. You can also choose between steel cable and synthetic rope options for almost all our winches.
3. Controlled And Safe Recovery
Most electric winches can be fitted with a wired or wireless remote, allowing you to operate them from a safe distance. The reduction gears allow for a controlled pull, making recoveries that much safer. A snatch rope can easily damage a vehicle if used incorrectly, and tow ropes are likely to put unnecessary strain on a vehicle.
4. A Winch For Every Need
We carry a wide range of winches or hoists for just about any job. Whether you need a small portable battery-operated winch or a heavy-duty winch, we have some of the best winches around.
The compact Superwinch Hand Hauler Series is the perfect battery winch for lighter work; it can pull up to 1,000 lbs. Our Superwinch SP Series is perfect for ATVs and UTVs, and is rated to pull from 2,000lbs to 4,000lbs. At the other end of the spectrum, the Superwinch Tiger Shark Series can pull from 9,500 lbs up to an impressive 18,000 lbs.
Winches Are A Must-Have Accessory For Any Off-Roader
Superwinch has been an industry-leading manufacturer of quality winching products for over 40 years. Quality is important. That’s why our recovery winches are backed by a comprehensive warranty policy.
No matter the task, there’s a Superwinch winch to suit your needs. Further benefits of Superwinch winches include:
- IP68 Waterproof – Fully sealed drum, gearbox, and contactor (aka solenoid) for protection from the elements
- Rugged Steel Winch Drum – Steel won’t crack or shatter like aluminum
- Ready For Extreme Duty – Tested in temps from -40 to 125 F; Integrated drum and controller lighting for after-dark recoveries
- True Capacity Rating – Every winch meets or exceeds the pulling power rating
Get in touch with our team today and get the perfect winch for your ATV, UTV, Truck, Jeep or SUV.
