4x4 winches and recovery gear: new 4x4 products

QUALITY recovery gear is worth its weight in gold when you’re stuck is an isolated part of the Aussie scrub.

It’s essential to have suitable gear that’ll get you of a pickle, and it’s important to remember to buy high-quality kit from reputable brands. Here are some products new to the 4x4 market.

Sherpa 4x4 Brumby winch

The team at Sherpa 4x4 has done it again with the Brumby winch, a 10,000lb-rated high-speed jobbie that offers a line speed of over 15 metres per minute.

The grunty electric motor pumps out an impressive 8.9hp and, when combined with a new gearbox ratio, is ideal for those fast recoveries, heavy-duty use and also for off-road competition work. The winch features Albright International electrics, so it’s reliable (reflected in the excellent five-year warranty).

The Sherpa 4x4 team performs rigorous testing of all its winches (including high-current tests, water permeation tests, load-testing of the gearbox, etc.) and have carved an excellent reputation in the off-road scene.

RRP: $1199
Website: www.sherpa4x4.com.au

Ironman 4x4 kinetic snatch rope

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Ironman 4x4’s new kinetic snatch rope measures 9 metres in length and is 22mm thick. The use of kinetic rope means there is a smoother, more gradual build-up and release of kinetic energy during a recovery situation, making it more effective than conventional webbing recovery straps. The rope is designed to stretch up to 30 per cent (most traditional webbing recovery straps only stretch up to 20 per cent) and has a rated 9500kg minimum breaking strength.

The rope is manufactured with high-strength nylon 66 (polyamide) double braid cover with an abrasion-resistant core. The eyelets are coated reinforced polyurethane for ultimate strength and durability and there’s also a polyester protective sleeve. The rope comes in a handy carry bag, too.

Website: www.ironman4x4.com

Fulton XLT Winch range

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The all-new Fulton XLT Winch range provides premium performance for marine and recreational trailers at an affordable price. Available in four sizes from single speed through to two-speed, and rated from 680 kg to 1450 kg, there is an XLT Winch to suit most boat trailers. The winch features a stamped carbon steel frame and the internals have a Z-Max 600 zinc coating for corrosion resistance.

The single speed XLT Winch features an efficient gear ratio, full-length drum bearings, oil-impregnated shaft bushings, and an eight-inch “comfort grip” handle for ease of cranking. The two-speed winch has a special shift lock design which lets you change gears without having to move the handle. Includes a five-year warranty.

RRP: From $149
Phone contact: 1800 812 017