Otep,

Why would you want to hassle with hydraulic.
Just get electric.
Warn magnum are a cheaper 9000 Lbs. version and they sell for around $449 at Clemson 4 Wheel. That would be a great starter winch although if you could afford I would highly recommend 9500XP that are low provile and completely water proof.

Hydraulic are only highly recommended by Lyoyd just because he broke cheapy REP8000 Ramsey Winch before. REP8000 have permanent magnet motor that loses its power once its overheated. Most of newer winch have series wound motor that are a lot more durable. Most off roader liked the electric better due to speed and could run without the engine running. If you run the winch continuously then hydraulic has its advantages.