Which brand of logging winch

Bullzibart · Feb 26, 2011

I'm looking to purchase a logging winch for my JD 4210 and need some brands to look at and to the ones to stay away from. Any help would be great.
I tried the search but couldn't find what I was looking for.
Thanks

tessiers · Feb 26, 2011

I bought a Norse new a few years ago and I have absoloutly no complaints, we run a farm and cut lots of wood at times, so it gets used quite heavily for a few weeks at a time and sits between seasons. Before that I used an acient farmi, don't know the model, it was rock solid and is still being used by the guy who actually owns it (not me, I just used it). I would highly recommend either one, I bought the Norse because I liked the dealer better and the price was less as well.

Wesdor · Feb 26, 2011

I'm currently looking for a log winch. You might check out forestry forum.com as there is a lot of information on winches.

Some recommendations include Tajfun, Farmi, and Wallenstein

I haven't made up my mind yet but it will most likely be one of the three I just listed

Let us know what you decide

Good luck

luc2121 · Feb 26, 2011

i bought the wallenstein fx90 and really like it, can't complain about anything.paid 2800 taxes in. get a self releasing snatch block also, helps change pull direction/make tree fall oposite of where its leaning towards

blueriver · Feb 26, 2011

Any ideas what the Farmi Cost? There is one coming up on an auction here, it was new in 2003 and the Guy never used it.

Deerlope · Feb 26, 2011

I have a Fransgard V-4000. I have had it 3 years and no complains. It is rated to pull 8800 lbs.

Wesdor · Feb 26, 2011

luc2121

2800 for the Wallenstein is a great price! How long ago did you purchase it? I have a quote of 3400 for the FX 90. Maybe I need to look at your dealer.

Gordon Gould · Feb 26, 2011

I have a 9 year old Farmi that has been a solid unit. Seems like there are lots of good choices for you if you stick with the well know manufacturers. I cant recall anyone bad mouthing their winch.

Dead Horse · Feb 27, 2011

Find a used one.......... Farmi, fransgarrd, wallanstein........ I have a Farmi 601 and am at LEAST the third owner. this is an OLD unit that was obviously worked hard. Set of bearings and it works like new......... 13,200 # pulling capacity........

It is a beast!.

used ones hold their value, especially if they have had a bearing refresh! You will be surprised how much new ones cost (maybe not, but they are expensive). A used one may not be as pretty, but it will likely be just as functional.