Would this winch work on LR3?

[GeoRover]

I have been looking for some winches to install on my LR3, saw this one but wasn't sure if this will work:

http://www.harborfreight.com/6000-l...-with-automatic-load-holding-brake-68141.html

Anyone done this or interested?

 

[perkj]

6000 lbs isn't enough for an LR3....you want one rated at 9000 or more...though you "can" get by with one rated at 8000, but why risk it.


Also, when purchasing a winch, invest in a good one. That Harbor Freight one above is a made in china cheap POS

 

[GeoRover]

Which one do you recommend that is optimal and fits LR3?

 

[CMGRover]

I think Warn made the ones for the G4 ones.

 

[perkj]

Warn XD9000 or for a little extra money the Warn 9.5 XP. the 9.5 XP is the same one LR sells for their winch setup. I opted for the 9.5 XP on my arb front bumper

 

[jbrincks]

If you're looking to save some money you could go with a Smittybilt XRC10 or 12. I have had a XRC8 on my Jeep for a few years and have had no problems.

 

[GeoRover]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I am trying to spend wisely and not necessarily to save. There are so many options and easy to get confused and then have none

 

[tlt]

I've got the XD9000. It seems like figuring out how you plan on mounting it, and powering it are equally important questions. In the end, the winch is a small part of it, albeit an important one.

You can consider winch trays, winch bumpers and so on. Consider ringing up Justin @ lucky8 and having a talk with him and get some recommendations.

 

[GeoRover]

Thanks @tlt, I'll do that. Decisions decisions....

 

[Disco Mike]

I would suggest you buy your bumper/mount, whatever first so that you will know what will fit.
A 9000 pound plus is really what you need to find, and here again the type of wheeling you do will also play a big factor in which brand to buy.
That winch that you asked about is a piece of very low quality junk.
I run a 9500 HSI Warn winch, which was one of the best built models they ever made, unfortunately they don't make them any more and offer a couple cheaper quality units in it's place.