chicago 10,000 lb winch

motox851 · 08-26-2006, 04:27 PM

I don't know if this is the right forum, but I just thought I would let you all know that I just picked up a harbor freight ad and they have the chicago 10,000 winch in the ad for $399.00. Price good till 08/28. It says marked down from $599.00. Either way, couldn't find it that cheap online anywhere. If you are looking for a cheap winch it's a good deal.
motox

**CETROV** · 08-27-2006, 05:57 PM

I picked up the 10k a while back - go on line and find a 20% discount coupon. you can get the winch for $319.00, that is what I paid.

Have had no problems with it and I replaced a HF 8000 lb with it. never had a problem the the 8k either.

Good luck.

Dr. Righteous · 08-31-2006, 02:55 PM

If you get a chance, take a close look at a MileMarker electric winch and those Chicago Electric ones that Harbor Fright sells.
YEP, they are identical. Same winch. Sometimes you can find the Mile Marker priced cheaper.

Lostj · 08-31-2006, 03:34 PM

i wish i read this three days ago when I had $$ and the deal was still available

Alleycatinheave · 08-31-2006, 05:07 PM

I looked long and hard at the HF 10000# during this sale price period. Looked at every winch I could find info on. I'm on a very small budget so I finally went with the Costco Champion 8000# for $299. I bought the HF Jeep winch plate for $39. Will be installing it this weekend. So, in buying cheap, I spent about $$$ less, got a series wound winch, a great warrenty (I know the warrenty doesn't matter when I'm walking out of the woods), about 18# less weight on my bumper, and most importantly, finally have a WINCH.

ocezam · 08-31-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alleycatinheave

I looked long and hard at the HF 10000# during this sale price period. Looked at every winch I could find info on. I'm on a very small budget so I finally went with the Costco Champion 8000# for $299. I bought the HF Jeep winch plate for $39. Will be installing it this weekend. So, in buying cheap, I spent about $$$ less, got a series wound winch, a great warrenty (I know the warrenty doesn't matter when I'm walking out of the woods), about 18# less weight on my bumper, and most importantly, finally have a WINCH.

You sure the Champion has a series wound motor?

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Lostj · 08-31-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ocezam

You sure the Champion has a series wound motor?

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what is a series wound motor?

horseman · 08-31-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ocezam

You sure the Champion has a series wound motor?

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Sure does, I have one too, and know the manufacturer, makes the mile marker also......

**Jerry Bransford** · 09-01-2006, 08:40 AM

If it were me, I'd drop down to an 8,000 or 9,000 lb. version of that winch to save weight. To me, a 10K winch is unnecessarily heavy when a slightly smaller winch is more than enough for a Wrangler size vehicle.

Alleycatinheave · 09-01-2006, 10:19 AM

According to the spec sheet the motor is Series Wound 3.6HP with gear reduction ration of 210:1 I know it won't be a speed demon but there are a number of higher cost winches that are much slower. The bottom line for me was not a decsion of getting a Warn vs "cheepo" winch, but rather a "cheepo" vs NO winch. The frosting is if should it ever break, after the hike and a tow, I can return/refund back to Costo.

ocezam · 09-02-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by oreo

what is a series wound motor?

Winches either have "series wound" or "permanent magnet" motors. A series wound motor will have a longer life. In fact, it's this spec that I consider first when considering a winch.

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Originally Posted by Alleycatinheave

According to the spec sheet the motor is Series Wound 3.6HP with gear reduction ration of 210:1 I know it won't be a speed demon but there are a number of higher cost winches that are much slower. The bottom line for me was not a decsion of getting a Warn vs "cheepo" winch, but rather a "cheepo" vs NO winch. The frosting is if should it ever break, after the hike and a tow, I can return/refund back to Costo.

I don't blame you. I'd consider a winch with those specs as well. This seems like a much better winch than the Harbor Freight with a 1.8 HP permanent magnet motor!

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