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by Answerbag Staff on February 7th, 2010

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Can I use an ATV winch on my truck?

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  • by Michael Pewtherer on February 7th, 2010

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    On One Hand: ATV Winches Are Cheaper

    ATV winches tend to be smaller and cheaper than truck winches and usually come equipped with a variety of mounting options and hardware. They are versatile and can be mounted on a truck to pull objects within its weight limit to the vehicle.

    On the Other: ATV Winches Are Too Weak

    The average ATV winch is designed to pull objects up to around 2,000 pounds, but some go up to 3,000 pounds while others pull only 1,500 pounds. According to Toyota, a regular-cab Tacoma pickup weighs in at over 3,200 pounds empty with no resistance, exceeding the limit of most ATV winches.

    Bottom Line

    Assuming the intent of mounting a winch on your pickup truck is to pull it out after becoming stuck, then an ATV winch will be insufficient for the task and could prove hazardous if the cable snaps

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    Winch Reviews

    ATV Winches Review

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