I managed to completely sump out my doka whilst delivering materials to a hedgelaying job. A green lane with a huge puddle which disguised a deep ditch .Both nearside wheels went in and there we sat in spite of difflocks.
There was nothing strong to winch to at the front so it had to come out backwards. The Tirfor, which had been sat untouched under the rear seats for two years, performed effortlessly and got the doka out in about 5 minutes. It was an ideal test for it.
I had fllrted fleetingly with the idea of having a smart looking electric winch at the front and boy am I glad I didn't. I'm sure they're great if a couple of you are playing off road and one can pull the other out. Or if you reverse into trouble. But if you're by yourself and can't get out forwards I imagine their use is pretty limited.And what if you need to drag something out sideways! Or am I missing something?
The Tirfor was an ebay purchase a couple of years back (£70) and a proper 25 metre length of 19mm cable a further £100. Compared to the cost of a decent electric winch plus ancillaries I reckon it was money well spent.
