Winches

Our winch range runs from a compact 4,000lb TJM Torq ATV winch up to 12,000lb electric winches built for loaded dual cabs and wagons. We stock the TJM TORQ series and Bushranger's COVERT and REVO winches, in both synthetic rope and wire rope options, along with safety switches and vehicle specific winch option kits. As an authorised TJM stockist with a workshop in Burwood, Melbourne, we can ship your winch Australia-wide or fit and wire it in-store, tested before you drive out.

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Choosing the right winch

The usual rule of thumb is a winch rated to at least 1.5 times your vehicle's GVM. For most dual cab utes and 4x4 wagons that puts you in 9,500lb to 12,000lb territory, which is exactly where the TJM TORQ 9500 and 12000 and the Bushranger REVO 12,000lb sit. The 4,000lb TJM Torq ATV winch suits quads, side by sides and trailers, not a full size 4x4.

Rope choice matters. Synthetic rope is lighter, easier to handle and safer under load because it stores far less energy if it fails, but it needs to be kept clear of abrasion and checked regularly. Wire rope shrugs off rocks and rough drum wear but is heavier and demands gloves and more care when spooling. The Bushranger COVERT 10,000lb comes in both, so you can pick what suits how you tow and recover.

Finally, think about mounting and wiring. A winch needs a winch compatible bull bar or cradle, and some vehicles need a specific option kit, like the kit we stock for the 2016 Holden Colorado. Winches also pull serious current, so a healthy battery and an isolator such as the TJM TORQ safety switch are worth doing at the same time.

Winch FAQs

What size winch do I need for my 4x4?

Multiply your vehicle's GVM by 1.5 and round up. A dual cab ute around 3,000kg to 3,200kg GVM lands comfortably in the 9,500lb to 12,000lb range. Going bigger than you need costs little in weight but gives you margin when the vehicle is bogged and loaded.

Is synthetic rope better than wire rope?

For most recreational four wheel drivers, yes. It is lighter, safer if it lets go, and easier on your hands. Wire still makes sense if your winch lives on the front of a work truck and cops constant abrasion, but it needs more careful handling during recoveries.

Do you install winches?

Yes. Our Burwood workshop fits winches to compatible bull bars, runs the wiring, adds a safety switch if you want one, and load tests the setup before handover. Call us on 03 9808 8966 to book, or order online and we will ship Australia-wide.

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