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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2227   
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I have recently bought a Husky 8 for our 110, it is in pretty good condition with the exception of a rotten motor. I have contacted Good winch as I noticed they sell the ISKRA long casing motor (Husky original) for the same £159+VAT that the Bowmotor 1 is which they advised me would be a better option for me and fit in without issues.
The stated specs for the motors (12v) are as below: ISKRA 2800rpm, 4.2hp, 47A no load Bowmotor 1 4000rpm, 5.6hp 44A no load The faster and more powerful Bowmotor 1 seems the more appealing option but I have read a lot of mixed reviews about the Bowmotor 1 being more power hungry and stalling easily. I don't have any reason to dismiss Goodwinch's advice as I know they are very knowledgeable and have been very helpful. Does anyone here have any advice. Cheers Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread Last edited by rallysteve on 31st Mar 2015 2:55pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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31st Mar 2015 12:51pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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The Husky winch is very good,,,so slow, but good, great winch for the rear and lowering out, due to the worm drive
I have one here somewhere, and that has a B1 motor fitted, just keeps pulling, or did the last time i had it fitted Must get round to collecting a load of stuff up and have a clear out  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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31st Mar 2015 2:51pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2227
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Cheers so that's one vote for either motor then
Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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31st Mar 2015 2:52pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372 
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Ok, so that's really helped you then!
It probably means it doesn't really matter. |
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31st Mar 2015 4:17pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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All I'd say is that my experience of, and the reputation of, David at Goodwinch means I'd follow his suggestion.
On the stalling question - I've read of a few people using bowmotors in challenge vehicles and saying they are fine ... ? I think either would be fine - but I'd trust their advice and welcome the extra speed. |
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31st Mar 2015 5:08pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109  
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Find mine fine but to be honest I don't know who's motor is fitted as it was converted from 24 to 12 v
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31st Mar 2015 6:03pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8023  
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i run a Bow 1 on my husky, its been on there years (7ish?) works well no problems with it. you wont stall it out on a Husky unless you doing something really stupid and the ISKA would of stalled long before then anyway.
If i was changing mine i would fit another Bow1. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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31st Mar 2015 6:18pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2227
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Cheers all,
Looks like the Bowmotor 1 it is then! Cheers Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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1st Apr 2015 7:54am |
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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490 
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Never heard a bad word against david at goodwinch, I would follow his advice. 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi |
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1st Apr 2015 11:25am |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211
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Slightly OT but i have had real trouble keeping water out of the original motor. No wading just rain etc living outside. This time the motor is shot (rusted internals) so I need to replace it. Is this a weakness or maybe a faulty seal (looked ok). I am also looking at the Bowmotor but would not like to see it rust away!
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1st Apr 2015 12:02pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372
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Never had that problem with any of mine (they're all over 12 years old now) - at least, not yet!
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1st Apr 2015 12:47pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109
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I've had water in the gear box on mine reckon it's the free spool leaver
I've sent mine to David for a service this week  |
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1st Apr 2015 6:01pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599
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Bow motor all the way. For me
Run plenty of the challenge motors.got a bow 2 on my warn xp now issues Over volted bow motors on red winches again no issues |
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1st Apr 2015 7:06pm |
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