What is an Electric Winch?
Electric winches are lifting devices that facilitate lifting and handling operations through the use of remote control and a battery that reduces the user’s effort.
The winches can be connected to a battery (car or truck) or plugged into the mains. This type of winch has a higher pulling capacity than manual winches.
Electric Winch Suppliers In South Africa
Winches SA
Address: 6 Aambeeld St, Silvertondale, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Areas served: Pretoria Central and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 66 267 8058
Mr Winch
Address: Arbuckle Rd, Windermere, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 31 312 4004
Warrior Winches SA
Address: 99 De Wet St, Blignautsrus AH, Walkerville, 1876, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 949 4105
What are the best electric winches?
The Best Winches
- Warn 103252 VR EVO 10.
- Smittybilt GEN 2 XRC 97495.
- Off Road Boar QZ01516-OB Winch Kit.
- Smittybilt X2O 97510.
- Zeak ZEAK13000N Electric Winch.
How do I choose an electric winch?
When it comes to a winch, higher winch capacity is always better! The heavier the vehicle, the more powerful the winch you’ll need.
Your winch should be able to pull at least 1.5 times the weight of your vehicle. You can calculate it by taking the gross vehicle weight and multiplying it by 1.5.
What is a good-sized winch?
The industry standard to work out what winch you want for safe and effective recovery is to multiply the total vehicle weight by 1.5. Then convert that number to LBS. To do this, multiply the mass value by 2.205.
Do I need a bigger battery for a winch?
You will need enough Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) in the battery to power both your engine and winch. The battery must have the reserve capacity to supply enough power to the winch.
A 12-volt battery rated up to 650 CCA will typically be enough for a 12,000 lb. vehicle which is the general standard for winches.
How thick should a winch cable be?
5/16″ steel cable is rated at 9,800lbs which is just above the maximum pull strength of the winch. 5/16″ synthetic winch rope is around 12,000 lbs breaking strength.
But, the most common size used on winches ranging from 8k to 12k is 3/8″ diameter for the reasons mentioned above.