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itolond



Member Since: 16 Jan 2016
Location: Singapore
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Singapore 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
LR Def 110 electric winch
Hi Forum,

i have been reading multiple sites on winches and i think i am more confused than before. I am seeking a recovery winch (front mount) for the 97 110 station wagon. (dual batteries installed).
At this time i dont do much off-roading but i want the peace of mind that if push comes to shove i can winch myself outta trouble.

the car is mostly stock standard build (few extras as roll cage, larger rims/tyres and upgraded bumpers etc..) and i live in a tropical climate - so water is a constant as well as rubber /plastic breakdown and rust just from the elements (ant corrosion and water proof i guess is best)

from research i see around 4000-5700 lb is in the ball park ?

also looking for a low profile mount- given the temp and hill I dont want the restrict air flow to the radiator in any way if possible

experience and guidance approacuted
Post #575741 6th Nov 2016 3:52am
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
5700 lbs is way too low, but I think you confuse lbs with kilos.
The standard Warn winch for the Defender (VPLDP0113) as offered by LR is for a capacity of 9500 lbs, or 4310 kilo. Some also install a 12.000 lbs winch.
There are others on here who are much bigger winch experts than me, so they may kick in.
One thing, as you say Singapore is a high humidity environment all year round, and those Warn winches are very prone to rusting over time as I see from those who have one here. You probably don't want a steel cable but a plasma rope there.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #575751 6th Nov 2016 7:53am
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VeeTee



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^ As Eric says, 9500 lbs is the standard capacity. I installed this Superwinch Talon 9500i last year, I do not have personal experience with Warn but what I see and hear from others is that they are overrated for their price. I choose plasma rope because it is safer and easier in use.


Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #575766 6th Nov 2016 9:07am
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itolond



Member Since: 16 Jan 2016
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Singapore 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
Thanks all - the Superwinch - any guides on rusting etc?
Post #575795 6th Nov 2016 12:36pm
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VeeTee



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It's almost a year on now, still as new - but then I regular give it a coat of blank waxoyl and keep it under a neoprene cover. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

MySite
Post #575802 6th Nov 2016 12:55pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
www.defender2.net/forum/topic49371.html

Have a read of that thread, it's got lots of useful information.
Post #575816 6th Nov 2016 2:18pm
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
a TDS from goodwinch, its waterproof for starters and can have uprated tie bars to avoid corrosion. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
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Post #575865 6th Nov 2016 5:30pm
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