Superdog makes a good point! However that point would be better viewed if there were scores of folks on here ***** about their cheapo winch not behaving like expected.. I never see these posts which leads me to believe they last as long and work as good as the Warn does..
As for the wound versus the magnet windings.. hell they are both magnets when being used... So if you plan on little if any use of the winch why not buy a $400 one?
But do get the biggest you can afford! You will find yourself being called in the middle of the night and asked to come pull your friends 3/4 ton ford out of a creek! So arm yourself with a winch that WILL pull more than just your ride..
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