Recovery 4x4 Winch

If you have a four wheel drive and head off-road even semi-regularly, you’re going to want a 4x4 winch to ensure you can recovery your vehicle should you get into a difficult situation. If you’re a seasoned four wheel driving veteran, then you know more than anyone else the importance of a quality 4x4 winch attached to the front of your vehicle.

There are countless situations in which a potentially difficult retrieval has been made simple with the use of a 4WD winch, and we stock a range of quality winches to help you out of those sticky spots faster.

How to Choose the Right Kind of Recovery Equipment

When you’re selecting the right kind of recovery equipment, you need to make sure that you choose the correct gear for your kind of situation. This means that the 4X4 winch you choose needs to suit your vehicle and to be useful in times of need. Our winch range includes steel cable winches and synthetic rope winches. Generally speaking the steel cable rope will be cheaper however the synthetic rope doesn't rush which is handy if you are planning to do a lot of water or beach 4x4 adventures.

We only stock electric winch, with powerful motor construction which offer the best pulling power and some with wireless remote controllers.

Checkout this video demonstrating the EFS Recon 13 Winch getting a vehicle recovered while four wheel driving.

Do I really need a 4x4 winch?

If you are planning to do any off-roading, especially in remote areas or without the backup of a support vehicle, then yes you definitely need a winch for your off-road adventure.   A winch provides you with a fast and safe way to extract your vehicle from trouble.  A 4x4 winch can be used to help gain traction when attempting to climb steep terrain, in slippery muddy conditions or through soft sand.  

A winch can also come in helpful to assist your 4WD companions should they become stuck or need added assistance maneuvering troublesome terrain.  As mentioned earlier, at least 1 of your driving parties should have a 4x4 winch installed if you are planning any type of off-road adventure.  The last thing you want is all the vehicles getting bogged and no way to get out.

Basically having a 4x4 winch is a security blanket for your 4x4 adventure.  You wouldn't leave home without your car jack in case of a tyre puncture, so don’t head into the wilderness without a winch.

What is the best winch in Australia?

Some of the best winch supplied in Australia come the reputable brand Runva. This brand has been manufacturing winches for over 30 years. Renowned for performance, service and price. When you buy a Runva winch you now its been engineered, not a cheap copy. Built to last Runva winches won first placed price winner in the 4x4 Australian Winch Comparison Test. Plus all Runva winches come with an industry leading warranty.

Winch Safety

Getting your winch installed is only the first step.  We recommend reading the winch instructional guide thoroughly prior to use.  Below we have detailed some basics related to winch use and recovery of vehicles.

• Only ever use the winch as per the proper use guidelines
• Always take your time to assess your situation and plan your pull carefully
• Always take your time when using a winch
• Check cable conditions, ensuring no fraying, broken strands or kinking
• Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire rope to slide through your hands.  You can check out our range of Gloves here
• You and only you should handle the wire rope and operate the remote control switch
• Lower tyre pressure and remove any remove obstacles 
• Place a dampener over the cable to control the cable lashing should it break during recovery
• Take your time, and remember safety first

Brands Of Winch We Stock

We stock a range of winches from leading brands such as EFS 4x4, Hulk 4x4 and Runva.