Bushranger winch, Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack and Stihl chainsaw

Bushranger, Cel-Fi and Stihl have released a bunch of products to help in a 4x4 recovery situation.

Bushranger REVO 12S

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Bushranger has added a new 12,000lb model called the REVO 12S to its range of electric winches. REVO features include low current draw, four-stage oversized gearing, fast line speeds and a proportional friction braking system that will hold 100 per cent of the rated load with no slippage. A zero-drag brake allows for easy unspooling, while a fully sealed IP67 motor and gearbox gives protection from water and dust.

The REVO 10W is supplied with wire rope, while the 10S and 12S models are supplied with synthetic rope. The REVO can be mounted in 22.5-degree increments and comes with a multi-mount control box.

Both the 10S and 12S models also come with a wireless hand controller for cord-free operation. The REVO 12S is supplied with 24m of 11mm synthetic rope and 1850mm battery leads, and it weighs 35kg. All Bushranger REVO winches are covered by a limited lifetime mechanical warranty and a seven-year electrical warranty.

RRP: $945 (10W); $1045 (10S); $1195 (12S)
Website: bushranger.com.au

Cel-Fi GO Trucker Pack

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The Cel-Fi GO Trucker Pack improves mobile phone reception and has been specifically designed for four-wheel drive and truck applications. The Cel-Fi GO provides 70dB of system gain and the Trucker Pack includes external and internal antennas.

Locked to your carrier’s mobile network, this set-up is claimed to be the only carrier-approved and legal option in Australia. It has a band selection button and boosts Telstra 3G 850, 4G 700 or 4G 1800, Vodafone 3G (900/2100) and 4G (1800/2100/2600), and Optus 3G (900/2100) and 4G (1800/2100/2600).

RRP: From $1014.04
Website: powertec.com.au

Stihl MS 500i chainsaw

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Stihl has launched what it claims to be the world’s first chainsaw with electronic fuel injection (EFI). Called the Stihl MS 500i, the chainsaw is said to have a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 1.24kg per kW, and impressive torque output that sees chain speed accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 0.25 seconds.

Thanks to EFI, the MS 500i’s engine is easy to start and its tune adapts to the environment, so it runs as intended no matter the altitude or the ambient temperature. Minimised gyroscopic forces also aid dynamic manoeuvrability, which Stihl says is of particular advantage during limbing, and gives the operator an easy-to-handle tool for all disciplines, from felling to cutting and length.

RRP: $1999 (50cm bar); $2049 (63cm bar)
Website: www.stihl.com.au