4x4 Winches and winch supports from Watling Engineers
Detachable front mounted winch in use
Portable pulling power for your 4x4.
With the increasing popularity of 4x4 off-roading, more and more winches are being used for leisure purposes. But how many of us want a permanent bumper mounted winch on the front of our nice expensive, and lets be honest, mainly road going 4x4?
Here at Watling Engineers we have developed an ever increasing range of front mounted detachable towbars which, when used in conjunction with our range of Helpmate portable winches provides a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and the challenges that off-roading brings, yet still keeps the looks of your vehicle.
Simplicity itself
After your front towbar is fitted, setting up the winch takes a matter of minutes.
The winch power leads are permanently attached to the vehicle battery at one end, and have quick release connectors at the other end.
The detachable sections of the winch system are very portable and can easily be stored in the vehicle to be used when needed.
With the winch unattached, there is very little to see at the front of your vehicle.
When the winch is needed, you firstly insert the detachable front towbar section.
The Helpmate winch is then lowered onto the towball and secured with the locking pin.
With the battery leads connected and the remote wanderlead in place you are ready to go.
For most leisure applications we recommend the HM2500R/M winch which has a stall rating of 2500kgf. Please note: Ensure you have a suitable battery and alternator to cope with the power requirements.
The Helpmate winch kit costs from £699 plus vat and includes the following items:
- HM2500R/M winch with wanderlead handset operation
- 27m x 6.3mm wire rope with hook
- Battery terminal connectors
- 5m Power lead extension
- Towball adaptor plate
Commercial Applications
A quick and easy method for light recovery work, towball mounted winches are adaptable and versatile.
Toyota HiLux Surf Mk2 fitted with front and rear towbars and a demountable winch system.
This vehicle is used for vehicle recovery from multi-storey and underground car parks where access is limited.
Alternatively, if your power needs are not so high, we can offer the Superwinch GP1800 unit with an 820kg line pull and all the above fitments for
£365 plus vat.
Optional extras include:
- Ground anchor kit
- Nylon securing strap
- Snatch block with D shackle
- Double pole car battery
The Helpmate winch system is compatible with all Watling front towbars and most standard rear towbars giving you maximum versatility and enabling you to use the winch wherever it is needed.
Click here for front towbar price list
ALL OUR FRONT TOWBARS ARE AVAILABLE WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-FITTING. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A MAIL ORDER QUOTE.
Designs are available for an increasing number of vehicles including the Landcruiser Amazon, Discovery 3 and Nissan Navara all pictured above.
See our pricelist for a full listing.
Advantages
- Detachable: The front part of the Push-Bar is easily removed so that the front of your vehicle is kept neat and tidy.
- Neat: The main part of the Push-Bar is normally hidden.
- Easy to Use: Quick to fit - simply remove the plastic bung, slide the detachable section into the fixed tube and secure with the HT Pin & R clip
- Special Designs: For vehicles not on our standard list we can usually design and manufacture a 'one off' on your vehicle.