| ="body"> | | | | Before you go and get yourself an ATV winch, here |
| There are so many different types, makes and | | | | are some general tips and ideas about ATV winches |
| models of ATV winches out there that it's really | | | | that might help you along the way. Typically, ATV |
| easy to get confused. First, you'll need to ask | | | | winches can weigh anything from 1,000 to 3,000 lbs |
| yourself some questions...like why do you need an | | | | and their cable diameter varies between 3/16" to |
| ATV winch, the type of off road riding you will do in | | | | ¼" and the length of ATV winches can be |
| the near future or would like to do, how good are | | | | anything between 25 to 60 feet. |
| you on your ATV...etc. and of course, you'll need to | | | | Normally, ATV winches are usually designed and |
| determine a budget for the ATV winch - you need it | | | | made to fit anywhere on your ATV vehicle just as |
| so that you'll basically know the type of ATV | | | | long as there's a frame for it to be attached to. If |
| winches you can afford. | | | | you prefer to ride on flat tracks, then you can |
| After you've set your budget, it's time to get your | | | | choose an ATV winch with a short pull but be careful |
| ATV weighed. It makes a difference to the type of | | | | because there's a load limit for short pulls. |
| ATV winch you will get, you see. Place all the usual | | | | And if you want something more sophisticated, so to |
| stuff you will put into the ATV and then weigh it. | | | | speak, you can try out another type of ATV |
| This will be the weight that you will need to base | | | | winches...the self recovery and portable winches. they |
| your purchase on. Yes, yes, place the bags and the | | | | can handle heavier load (5,000 to 15,000 lbs) and their |
| ice chest and the toolbox too if those are the stuff | | | | cable diameters are about 5/16" - 7/16". Now, these |
| you usually carry with you on your ATV. Why, you | | | | types of ATV winches will definitely work very well |
| must be asking. You see, the thing is that we need | | | | in all off the road applications and tracks. So, it would |
| to get an ATV winch that has a rating that is double | | | | be no problem at all for you to take your ATV to |
| the normal weight of your ATV. ATV winches do | | | | difficult and challenging terrains like rocks or canyons, |
| come in different sizes, strengths, qualities and of | | | | even. |
| course, prices. As you can see, there are many | | | | The most important thing, for beginner ATV riders, is |
| things to take into consideration when shopping for | | | | to ask the sales person or ask someone who has |
| ATV winches, so, it's important to do your | | | | experience in buying ATV winches before you |
| homework before you go shopping. | | | | commit yourself to one. |
| The basics of ATV winches | | | | |