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Honestly, I think a lot of people like them for that vintage look, so many places are restoring old 4x4's now and they all need 8274's.
Yes, they work really good.
I still like the HS9500i as my favorite winch.
 
Paid $400 for my working 8274 about 20 yrs ago. Got it mounted on my unfinished Jeep.

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There is an 8274 in California for $850 with controller and cable as well as a fair lead. A warm fairlead is $140, the controller is about another $100 and cable can be $Free.99 to $400. So I’d say $600 for one with nothing is a fair selling price to start with.
 
Depends on where you are. I looked for months for mine and ended up I think (?) paying $600 or thereabouts for it. In a box in pieces. Put together it needed a motor. So running in good shape. I’d say $700 to $800 isn’t out of reason.
 
I picked up two, about tenish years ago for 500 CAD. I shouldnt have sold the spare, and for so cheap. They are not all created equal. The one i kept was fine spline, and the one i sold was keyed or something. The aftermarket support is one of the biggest attractions. They can be doubled up and double motored. We're talking four motors, two gear boxes, and a double wide drum. Pics of the old truck with the winch tucked in right up to the rad.
 

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shortbus4x4 said:
I have a Beaver Winch. Of course that won't attract any of you guys on here.:flipoff2:
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I used to work with a guy who worked there when they went out business and he got all of there old stock and half assembled winches. He said he had enough stuff to out 30 or so together.
 
rockdog57 said:
Newb, that’s rated at 6hp not 6.8. I have one on my 8274. Not impressed.
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9.5xp is the app for it and what ive always known to search for when buying it. Maybe rerated/derated? Looking at the 9.5xp winch listing it says 6hp, so youre not wrong.



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So going back through other forums using google search everything is coming up with the same 68608 9.5xp motor.

I can only find "6.8 hp" roadrunner/bullet/bow1-2-3 motors are all from .au and british sites. All listing as 8274 and 9.5xp upgrades. 12 or 24v. $200-350€/£ + vat + retarded shipping.
 
total newb said:
So going back through other forums using google search everything is coming up with the same 68608 9.5xp motor.

I can only find "6.8 hp" roadrunner/bullet/bow1-2-3 motors are all from .au and british sites. All listing as 8274 and 9.5xp upgrades. 12 or 24v. $200-350€/£ + vat + retarded shipping.
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In europe we run 8274/ giggle pin/.... +40% winches with dual 12V bow2/ bow 3 motors fed with 24V :beer: lets talk about faster and more pulling power :smokin:

i like the bow 2 motor more then the bow2 plus/ bow 3.
winching and speed all comes down to good batteries, alternator and wiring
 
Peter S said:
In europe we run 8274/ giggle pin/.... +40% winches with dual 12V bow2/ bow 3 motors fed with 24V :beer: lets talk about faster and more pulling power :smokin:

i like the bow 2 motor more then the bow2 plus/ bow 3.
winching and speed all comes down to good batteries, alternator and wiring
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what tf does bow 1/2/3 mean?
I cant tell if it is a name or some sort of spec rating.

In radio controled cars with "modified" motors theu count the strands and wraps. A low power motor will be 15/3, 3 wires wrapped 15x around the pole, thin wires. A fast high torque motor will be a 9/1, 1 strand wrapped 9x, very thick wire. Is it something like that?

In our indutrial motors for mill production we have a data plate with a slew of specs, one in particular being the "frame" code. It refers to a specific combo of bolt face, plate, shaft diam, foot mount and a few other structural things.

Outside of this application i have never heard of "bow 1/2/3".

I also found the highspeed boxes and i get why you use them, how do they deal with the loss of trq to gain speed? Or is that what the extra motors are for?

What sort of amp draws are you seeing with the 6.0/6.8 single motors on standard ration units?
 
bow motors are a marque/ model
goodwinch.com

Bowmotor '2' 5000rpm/6.8HP

Bowmotor '2' 5000rpm/6.8HP. Upgraded version of our Bowmotor '1'. Available in 12 or 24 volt complete with standard fixing bolts.
goodwinch.com goodwinch.com

goodwinch.com

Bowmotor '2 Plus' 6000rpm/8.0HP

Bowmotor '2 Plus' 6000rpm/8.0HP. Has 20 splines and 220mm long, 45mm longer that your standard motor. Great replacement for twin motored winches.
goodwinch.com goodwinch.com

Thats info off bow motors. In europe we have another motor/ winch manufracturer and that is redwinch
here is some info they state for their bow2 variant

MOTOR DATA​

  • Voltage: 12v
  • Power: 7hp
  • Torque: 16Nm
  • No Load Speed: 11,800rpm
  • Max Amp Draw: 438A
  • Real World Testing Results

OVER VOLTING​

This is a term used more frequently over the last few years, and many of the competition teams now do this to their motors and winch setup.

This is where you apply 24vDC power to a 12vDC rated motor. This is known as “Overvolting”.

The OX Motor can be “Overvolted”, but comes with warnings and operational guides, as shown below:

  • The manufacture does not recommend doing this, as it puts extra load and speed into the motor it was not designed for.
  • “Overvolted” motors are not covered by any warranty, claims for motor damage can be investigated but not supported in competition use.
  • “Overvolted” motors must be maintained and serviced regularly, at least every 3 Events.
  • “Overvolted” motors must not be run continuously under no load conditions (winding rope in or our), the longer they are run the faster they will go, too fast and they can go above 20,000rpm and mechanical damage will occur at this speed. When little or no load is on the motors, always operate the motors in short bursts. Bursts can be 10-15m or rope a time onto the drum.
  • “Overvolted” motors still draw the same AMPS as non-overvolted motors. 12v on 12v = 24v on 12v, some people think the AMPS are halved, they are not. Your winch can draw 900A in an extreme pull with a twin motor setup. So be warned, make sure all the electrical elements in your winch system can support and cope with this level of AMP draw.

Loss of torque vs speed depends on your buggy weight and type of terrain you do.
if i burry my buggy in 1Meter (3 feet ?)deep clay mud my GP100 dual winch with +60% i have to use a snatch block. I'm not saying the winch wont pull it but you are hurting the system to much

If i remember correctly a warn 6.0 has a max amp draw of 380A

I use 50mm² or 70mm² to each motor. cable lenght is 3meter
 
I was looking at goodwinch's site earlier and had read the b2 description, but it never says what exactly the upgrade is other than power and speed. The b1 the only thing it realy states is the windings being welded but not much else.

Speed is a matter of winding placement, poles and applied voltage, so theyre playing with the guts of the motors. With the gigglepin/wolf debacle a decade ago explains why they dont get into specifics publicly.

I also understand the overvolting concept and a turbo/cheat mod. Not something i think any US user is going to consider because we get a lot of other things you guys dont, motors axles tires.

The 380a on the 68608 is good info because it means the 500a albrites cover it. Ive heard the oe 8274 motors can pull up into the 800a range.

Thank you.

I also saw the buss bar motor lead kits, are those simply to handle the high amp load over wire and crimp ends?
 
total newb said:
I was looking at goodwinch's site earlier and had read the b2 description, but it never says what exactly the upgrade is other than power and speed. The b1 the only thing it realy states is the windings being welded but not much else.

Speed is a matter of winding placement, poles and applied voltage, so theyre playing with the guts of the motors. With the gigglepin/wolf debacle a decade ago explains why they dont get into specifics publicly.

I also understand the overvolting concept and a turbo/cheat mod. Not something i think any US user is going to consider because we get a lot of other things you guys dont, motors axles tires.
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I have +500 Hp V8 dana 60/14 bolt combo and agressive 41 tyres and still need winches. and yes a fast winch because off competition.
total newb said:
The 380a on the 68608 is good info because it means the 500a albrites cover it. Ive heard the oe 8274 motors can pull up into the 800a range.
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Remember to keep the voltage on 12V or higher. Typically when you start winching and batteries/ cables are not the correct one your voltage drops to 9V. When the voltage drops the A rises.
total newb said:
Thank you.

I also saw the buss bar motor lead kits, are those simply to handle the high amp load over wire and crimp ends?
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i dont think is because buss bars can handle more Amp load. i thinks it is for simplicity/ easier instal. try to instal a crimped 70mm² cable of 4 inches in a bend ...
for the straight cables there is no difference...
 
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edit: company is based in Tennessee.

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[memphis] said:
Mine was $600
Homemade remote with a steel box and toggle switch. I bought a contactor and wireless remote set up from Bezo.

I love how fast it is, it’s badass looking and I like the fact that it worries people holding the line. They pay more attention 😆

I had to use it this weekend because I turtled myself in the second photo 😆

I haven’t seen another one posted locally in two years now that wasn’t sub $1000 CAD

If I stumble across one for sub $500 I’ll stuff it in my shed like a hoarder
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Yes, any 8274 under $400 I just buy and stash. Same as a toyota t case for $100 or less.
 
I’ve also got a 8274, it’s probably 40 years old and works perfect. Are these the benchmark for winches?
 
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