Why dont you get one of those winches that run off of a power steering pump. I believe mile marker makes them. I have heard good things about these. http://milemarker.com/winch-9.html The lowest capacity they make in hydraulic (9000 lbs) weighs 93 pounds, but there is less to go wrong (no batteries to go dead), and it must be good if the military is using them.

Those winches look sweet    I love hydraulics  I'm guessing they're big money though.

They probably are, plus you would have to get a power steering pump if your zuk doesnt already have one(like mine)

Has anyone seen any decent deals on 6000 - 8000 lb winches complete with everything for receiver mount?

The Warn M8000's were selling for $550 a few months back thru 4 wheel parts.  Not with a cradle and that, but that's a good deal for a good winch.

The ramsey 8500 is 400 bucks.  My buddie is running one on his CJ5 and it has never failed him, and i have seen it pulling out F-250s from some sticky deep mud.

Im thinking about getting this winch in the near futuer

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200183124_200183124


About wanting a winch with a receiver cradle already on it.  It would be very simply to make your own 2" revicer mount for it.


Amilla

That Ramsey looks awesome!  Considering our dollar is worth 95 cents US right now I just might go for that

I just purchased a T-Max 9000 lb winch (made in Australia) for $630 Cdn.  Bought a winch cradle for $150 Cdn. (ouch) and had Gord at Max Performance (Lacombe, Alberta - one hour south of Edmonton) manufacture a 2 inch hitch receiver for less than $200 Cdn. so I can remove or install my winch in about 30 seconds.  Have not used it off-road yet, but will do so this weekend.  From what I have seen and read, you do not need a winch bumper unless you want the extra protection.  They are heavy, and expensive.  Also recommended is a second battery hooked up in parallel or what I did - if you have the money - is purchased an Optima sealed  battery that puts out over 1000 cranking amps and should provide all the power you need for winching. It doesn't leak and works upside down or sideways! Wal-mart sells them for under $200 Cdn (again, ouch!!)... My next mod is to have a 2 inch receiver hitch custom made for the rear, so I can pull myself out coming or going!