Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or someone ...

We’ve covered quite a few topics when it comes to vehicle recovery here at The Drive — from traction boards to come-alongs to winches. Adding a winch to your off-road or overland setup is definitely a ...

Harbor Freight's Badland winches work well and are quite affordable for your off-road recovery and utility needs. There are three lines of Badland winches with capacities of up to 12,000 pounds and ...

A boat trailer includes a winch that mounts on top of or below the bow stand to wind the boat onto the trailer and help secure the bow eye while towing. When the time comes to replace this essential ...

This article could actually be titled “Things You Probably Don’t Know About Winches.” Each of the items listed is an important safety or operational point for any agency to consider when performing ...

If you’re jonesing for some off-roading, but can’t get out on the tracks, you can kind-of get your fix by booking in some 4WD checks and maintenance. First thing in our sights for easy at-home ...

A winch is a fantastic tool for off-roaders to get themselves unstuck, and it can also be used as a tool by those who need a device for pulling on something with force. However, winches are inherently ...

For as long as winching has been around, the industry standard has been aircraft-grade steel cable, which is more durable than synthetic rope, but comes at the expense of weight and strength. Steel is ...