A winch is a very useful piece of equipment to have, if you know how to use it safely. Though manufacturers will tell you that winches available to the recreational user are intended for self-recovery ...

The main reason anyone buys a winch for their truck, SUV, or other vehicle is to have the ability to recover said vehicle from a loss of traction event. That’s a fancy way of saying you use a winch to ...

We talk about some of the do’s and don’ts of winching with a few tips and tricks thrown in for good measure. Winches can be dangerous when they are used improperly or without regard for the proper ...

If you’ve ever been stuck in the mud or had to haul something heavy, you know winching can be a real lifesaver. But let’s be real—sometimes it feels like your winch is working harder than it should.

Using a pickup-mounted winch, electric or hydraulic, is the simplest means of self-recovery be it your own vehicle or another’s. Using a winch creates a very dangerous working environment just by the ...

A winch is a fantastic tool for off-roaders to get themselves unstuck, and it can also be used as a tool by those who need a device for pulling on something with force. However, winches are inherently ...

The Deputy Mayor of Tamworth Regional Council, Russell Webb, says a bushwalker rescue in the Guy Fawkes River National Park shows why it's important for winching to be restored to Tamworth's chopper.

If you spend much of your free time off-roading with your truck or SUV, the odds are good that you are familiar with closed system winching products like the lineup offered by Factor 55. If you are ...