Winches

From our buying guide

A winch's size number sits close to its top power ratio, though not exactly, and first-gear ratios vary more between brands. Each maker publishes its own sizing chart, so use the chart from the maker you're buying.

Check before you buy:

• It fits your existing holes, since same-size winches from different makers need not share a bolt circle.
• The self-tailing jaws take your rope, since they have a range.
• You have the right bolts. Harken does not supply them, and the makers disagree about countersunk heads.