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General Category => MAX: Talk pertaining to Max ATV => Topic started by: wedge on January 26, 2018, 09:34:33 AM

Title: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 26, 2018, 09:34:33 AM
Ok now I got it rite  whistling
How many of you all use a winch on your 6x6 ?
Plus how often do you use it ??
Would a Portable one be better to pull from the front OR the back  popcorn
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: Phelpsy69er on January 26, 2018, 09:53:07 AM
absolutely!! unless your gonna ride it in your yard only!!
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: Craig_B on January 26, 2018, 10:21:20 AM
Oh come on.......... I much preferred the original way this topic was posted.  ^-^
 
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: ascaw on January 26, 2018, 10:23:14 AM
absolutely!! unless your gonna ride it in your yard only!!

 iagree  I have one and I have used it.  It is mounted to the front.  I would rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;)
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 26, 2018, 10:31:32 AM
Oh come on.......... I much preferred the original way this topic was posted.  ^-^
I am just Glad you caught it before Whipper did  fls
I would Never hear the end of that one  whistling
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 26, 2018, 10:33:11 AM


   I have one and I have used it.  It is mounted to the front.  I would rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;)
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This is a Very good point !!
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: Dozer on January 26, 2018, 03:04:38 PM
I bought a winch plate frm Richard and a Warn 1700 from Tractor Supply,  great set up at a nice price.

I also bought a rear winch from Richard,  I use it to tie rope and chains,  I thing he sold me the  front and rear
mounts for 150$ 

Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 26, 2018, 03:07:14 PM
I just thought I would post this as I see a lot of machines with and also without them.
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: superfox on January 27, 2018, 10:24:49 AM
I have one but the swamp fox came with one from factory. the mount has very little support and I bent bracket and pulled out the bottom tub about 1 inch from the top side where it connects together. I will modify somehow. 
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 27, 2018, 10:30:12 AM
My Idea is to make a strong Hook up point on the front and have a Portable winch .
I have one that I use on my trailer and it will fit anything .
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: superfox on January 27, 2018, 10:39:04 AM
Does the max have a frame that supports the front up high?
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 27, 2018, 10:43:47 AM
Not really . But I can put supports inside at this point. Most all I see are just tied into the upper body at the belt line.
Thy seam to hold up But ??
This is one reason I didn't want to mount a Permanent winch on the front. Plus I ride in all types of terrain and don't always need it .
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on January 27, 2018, 10:54:16 AM
It is like this one.
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: superfox on January 27, 2018, 11:36:32 AM
you could put it anywhere
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: Delduck on January 27, 2018, 09:53:26 PM
I think I have one in the box at the barn. I’ll check Monday, I’ll bring it also when I pick up the motor
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 09:35:55 PM
I love having a winch on mine. I also have a portable winch that I can attach to my hitch in the back if I ever need it. I used my winch when I first got Toad. She lost power due to that bent pushrod and was stuck. The winch really got me out of that pickle. So yes, a winch is always a wonderful idea. Something you never think about until you need it, then you are absolutely grateful. I mounted the switch on my dash. Looks sleek.  banana
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: wedge on April 06, 2018, 09:39:44 PM
I love having a winch on mine. I also have a portable winch that I can attach to my hitch in the back if I ever need it. I used my winch when I first got Toad. She lost power due to that bent pushrod and was stuck. The winch really got me out of that pickle. So yes, a winch is always a wonderful idea. Something you never think about until you need it, then you are absolutely grateful. I mounted the switch on my dash. Looks sleek.  banana
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Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 10:27:37 PM
You can see the front winch in the pics of Toad. But I will get close ups Sunday. I think my back winch is up at the lake too for pics. I’ll do my best  popcorn
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 06, 2018, 10:32:54 PM
I forgot to add, my front winch is powered. My rear detachable winch is hand crank. I’ve used it and ya geared to turn by hand crank pretty easily. Works great. In the mean time I’ll work on pics!
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: Jerc77 on April 07, 2018, 02:48:27 PM
My dad bought me a wireless winch for Max as a gift. I just got my plate from Richard. I intend to mount the winch next weekend. Should be glorious!
Title: Re: Winch , Yes or No ?
Post by: JonathanF101185 on April 07, 2018, 08:55:50 PM
Wireless Winch?  Now thats high tech stuff right there! dance