Winch automotive: varieties and features
Now almost every four-wheel driveSUV, participating in trophy-raids and passing rally tracks, is equipped with a winch. It should be noted that this mechanism is mandatory for all car enthusiasts who prefer to often conquer off-road routes. If it's a crossover or a car, which is mostly used on asphalt terrain, the car winch will only spoil its appearance. For massive SUVs, on the contrary - this tool only decorates the jeep's design and makes it more aggressive. And if you install it together with a power bumper, then there will be no analogues to such a "monster".
Varieties
At the moment, the car winch, depending on the type and design, can be divided into several categories:
- Mechanical.
- Manual.
- Hydraulic.
- Electrical.
To understand which of them is the most suitable for off-road, consider each of these types.
Mechanical
This winch automotive is characterized by highspeed, but at the same time because of this plus during the operation of the device is almost impossible to drive. Because of this, when working with this tool it is impossible to set the desired direction to the SUV, which means that it will move in a straight line to the place where the second end of the cable is fixed. Therefore, not all motorists use it.
Manual
These tools are differentcompactness, which does not cause trouble when reeling the metal cable. In addition, due to its small size, it can be transported separately in the trunk. Therefore, you can not drill holes in the bumper and in case of anything calmly pull out your car (SUV or passenger car - it does not matter) from the swamp or sand, where he "sat on his belly."
Hydraulic
With this winch, you can quickly deliverAny vehicle from the abyss of dirt on a flat surface. And it works very quickly and efficiently. Due to its special design and application of hydraulics, the portable hydraulic car winch will withstand heavy loads with ease. The main disadvantage of this device is only a low speed coiling cable.
Electric winches for automobiles
Experts say that the mostTight and reliable winch among all is just electric. Due to the fact that it can work with a stalled engine and pull on itself without problems, even a 3-ton jeep, it is used on most modern SUVs.
