the Bush Winch

LOL, never ben offered before. They've been around a long time, especially in the military and agriculture; pretty sure Land Rover and Jeep offered a factory optional setup years ago as well.
 
Robert said:
LOL, never ben offered before. They've been around a long time, especially in the military and agriculture; pretty sure Land Rover and Jeep offered a factory optional setup years ago as well.
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Yup

I’ve seen this before. Neat idea, but I question the ability of 5 or 6 lugs doing well with that much torque applied to them so far towards the end. I would not trust it, and from a rigging standpoint it would be extremely hard to keep those lines (looks to be synthetic) away from abrasions and sharp edges on the vehicle - you’d need a couple spotters. At least. And then consider how much control you’d have regarding line speed. It would take practice.

Yeah, I’ll pass.
 
Dave said:
Yup

I’ve seen this before. Neat idea, but I question the ability of 5 or 6 lugs doing well with that much torque applied to them so far towards the end. I would not trust it, and from a rigging standpoint it would be extremely hard to keep those lines (looks to be synthetic) away from abrasions and sharp edges on the vehicle - you’d need a couple spotters. At least. And then consider how much control you’d have regarding line speed. It would take practice.

Yeah, I’ll pass.
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^^ This. Wheel studs are the weak link.

Military applications for this type of recovery winch on small tactical vehicles required mounting to the axle; that mounting point on the axle also allows insertion of a 19mm pin of a 3/4-inch shackle to be used as a hasty tie-down point.

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This would only work with a locker, right? Wouldn't the power transfer to the opposite wheel
 
Apply a little "red-neck locker" or LFBM. Which is how I suppose you would control line-speed anyway.
 
A final comment:

They probably don't have to do many water crossings in the Australian desert. Like engine driven winches, if your rig dies in the middle of a stream, this ain't gonna help you any . . .
 
Plenty of water crossings in the Australian outback after it rains. Lots of washouts left afterwards as well.

Yeah I was cringing watching the video when he ground it against the sides of that washout; damage the edges, damage the rope.
 
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