i have heard both good and bad about superwinch. mostly bad! i was wondering if they are junk or just a couple bad experiences? i have a scrambler and am thinking of rigging up a winch. in the polaris forum they told me the difference between superwinch 1500 and the 2000 is the cable and brake on the 2000. is the 2000 worht the extra$? also could i put more cable on the 1500 that it comes with? thanks!!

 

I really like my T1500. It has never failed me so far. I don't think you can add cable to it though, I don't think there is enough room to wrap much more on there. We use 5000# tow ropes to make up the difference in distance.

 

I had a superwinch, I had nothing but trouble with mine, but most of the time it got me out of trouble when I needed it. I now have a warn winch and believe me it is worth every penny you pay for it, overall lots better than the superwinch. If I were u I would drop the superwinch and get a Warn. Just my opinion. But they are just not as "high quality" as a warn in my opinion.

 

The T1500 will hold more wire rope, Ursus; however, the closer the wrap is to the spool, the more pull. An auxiliary line, like you use, and 25' of cable on a T1500 works o.k. (been there, done that). Add a ****** block and then don't worry; you're riding home instead of walking.

Diogenes

 

Mudslinger85, what kind of trouble did you experience with your Superwinch?

I don't doubt you in any way; just want to know some details regarding the shortcomings you experienced with the product.

Within the last year or so, Superwinch redesigned their handlebar-mounted rocker switch and contracted with a new motor supplier; when did you obtain your Superwinch?

Thanks,

Tree Farmer

 

tree farmer,

if i was to buy a superwinch how can i tell if it has the newer motor??
thanks

 

I'd have to refer you to Jack Jolly (jack@superwinch.com/860) 928-7787) at Superwinch customer service for a complete and valid answer, rpaske.

Tree Farmer

 

I am a fan of ANY winch that will pull me out of a jam. I have personally owned both brands (Warn and Superwinch) and each has its own drawbacks and strong points. Neither one is maintainance free! I have serviced and rebuilt both brands.
The Warn has a larger motor .9hp. and uses more current at any given pull than the Superwinch which has a.45 hp. motor. The Warn has a 136:1 ratio so it pulls a little faster than the SW which has a 153:1 ratio.
Properly used and maintained either one will serve you a long time.

 

I have a super 1500 on my 4x4 Rancher i knew ahead of time the switchs were bad so I Installed a marine grade toggle switch and have had no trouble and have winched a suzuki samari out of the mud by anchoring my rancher to a tree (Idont recomend doing this but it works) super winch 1500 is only $149 At KMart versus $300 for a warn

 

I've got a 1500 on my 4x2 and its gotten me out of all the jams I've been in so far. TSC and Northen Hydrolics have the 1500 for 139.00.

00' rancher4x2es, 1500lb winch w/ 50ft cable, 26x12 mudrunners on the rear, rhinolined rack