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Did a quick search about this and didn't see any threads do a straight up comparison on these, especially recently. So I've got a Wo/W truck and have been looking at the options to put one on for the inevitable rainy day when I'll need/wish I had one. I've got a line on a complete PTO set up for only a few hundred more than the 24v 25,000lbs Sherpa winch, but I've got a few questions that make me wonder.
Is one much better than the other and why?
Can you run the PTO winch while using the truck in gear?
The operators TM states to put the transmission in N but it only talks about winching other objects, not self recovery.
I imagine the Sherpa winch would be an easier install with just having to run cables, but then again the PTO winch is designed to bolt right in.
Thoughts from the peanut gallery? I mean pros! I did try to do my research here before posting but if I missed the obvious stuff then flame on!
EDIT: sorry if this should be in the hot rod board, please move if need be Mods
Is one much better than the other and why?
Can you run the PTO winch while using the truck in gear?
The operators TM states to put the transmission in N but it only talks about winching other objects, not self recovery.
I imagine the Sherpa winch would be an easier install with just having to run cables, but then again the PTO winch is designed to bolt right in.
Thoughts from the peanut gallery? I mean pros! I did try to do my research here before posting but if I missed the obvious stuff then flame on!
EDIT: sorry if this should be in the hot rod board, please move if need be Mods