T-Max Winches

[rab3t]

I just bought a new T-Max winch....Got an unbelievable deal on it...too good to pass up even though I dont know anything about T- Max...are they any good?

[FOoLieo]

how good was the deal i would like to purchase a winch but man they cost alot

[rab3t]

I bought a brand new T-max that was a display from the SEMA offroad show in Indy for $300....I cant remember the exact model # but its a 10K Lb. winch. The guy working the booth didn't want to have to pack up and ship his winches back so me and 2 of my buddies bought 3 winches off of him for $800

[MrBurns]

I came close to getting a T-max a while back. I searched and searched and couldn't find any complaints with them. I didn't buy one because after the first series of T-Max winches sold out it looked like a lot of people stopped carrying them so I wasn't sure what customer service would be like if I needed it. I'd say they're still sort of unproven but I've heard a lot praise about them and you got a good deal so you should be pleased

[erickpl]

rab,

The 10,000 winch, was it the newer integrated design (like the 9.5ti) or was the solenoid separate? My wife nixed the idea of a winch right now, but with their integrated (Outback) series coming out, it may work out well for me in a few months!

[UCTJ]

I bought a Tmax and installed it, made sure I had power in etc, plugged in the remote and nothing happened. I double and triple checked everthing, still nothing. I opened the external power box and POOF up in smoke . I wound up sending that POS back. I did get a good deal on it, I thought the remote was extremely cheesy and I still think that was the problem. I have spoke to a few vendors who either didnt have anything really great to say or just quit selling them b/c of problems. It might be b/c they are new so they are still working out the bugs, but I wouldnt buy one, Id pay a little more and get a Ramsey or a Warn.

[under_psi]

Originally Posted by shawnceeko

I bought a Tmax and installed it, made sure I had power in etc, plugged in the remote and nothing happened. I double and triple checked everthing, still nothing. I opened the external power box and POOF up in smoke . I wound up sending that POS back. I did get a good deal on it, I thought the remote was extremely cheesy and I still think that was the problem. I have spoke to a few vendors who either didnt have anything really great to say or just quit selling them b/c of problems. It might be b/c they are new so they are still working out the bugs, but I wouldnt buy one, Id pay a little more and get a Ramsey or a Warn.

^ ^ sounds like a bad wiring job.....

i have used mine over 20 times in the 10 months that i have owned my tmax E9500...totally submerged and muddy, dry, in the pouring rain-you name it, i have winched in it....you name it, i have winched IT out....u-haul truck, full sized chevy, jeeps, fords, hondas, mitsubishis....i am a regular recovery guy....just out to offer help...

i bought my t max from e winches, and paid 599.00 with a winch plate.....not too bad....i hardly think that is expensive....

i would recommend this and any tmax to anyone who cant afford to drop $800-$900 on warn....

[Dembones]

Just bought a EW-9500 today, $500 even through a local contact. It does look pretty beefy, won't know for sure until I hook it up