If you’ve ever gone off-roading, you’ll know that things can go badly wrong.
There are so many videos on the Internet of people totalling their vehicles because they underestimated the terrain. That’s why it’s important to be prepared for every eventuality. One of the most crucial accessories to buy is a good 4WD winch.
In this guide, we’ll look at some of the best winches on the market today. These products are available at different price points so there is something for every budget.
Let’s get started!
| Bushranger® REVO Recovery Winch | Mean Mother Edge Winch | X-BULL Electric Wireless Winch | Kings Domin8r Xtreme Winch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Our pick  |  |  | Best Value  | |
Synthetic | Steel | Synthetic | Synthetic | |
12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) | 14,500 lbs (6,577 kg) | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) | |
6.2 hp (4.6 kW) | 4.8 hp (3.6 kW) | 6.4 hp (4.7 kW) | 7.2 hp (5.2 kW) | |
Wired or wireless | Hand control with 5 metre power cord | Wired or wireless | Wired or wireless | |
171:1 | 295.75:1 | 265:1 | 218:1 | |
62 x 16.5 x 21.6 cm | 57 x 16.8 x 17.5 cm | 53 x 16 x 21.8 cm | 52.5 x 16 x 19 cm | |
12V | 12V | 12V | 12V | |
35 kg | 43 kg | 27 kg | 27 kg | |
Limited Lifetime / 7 years | 5 years | 1 year | 2 years |
Best 4WD Winches Australia
Bushranger® REVO 12,000lb Vehicle Recovery Winch | Synthetic
Our Top Pick