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What's the one thing that makes people exceptional off-roaders? The answer is versatility. An off-road driver needs several tricks to get through rugged terrains. You should know when it's time to put your foot down and push your engine to the limit and when to be gentle on the accelerator and let the truck glide over the obstacles. More importantly, it helps to know how to operate the tools you can use to get your vehicle out of trouble. Tow truck winches are an example of such tools. They are special devices used to wind robust wires around drums while maintaining immense levels of tension. You can use winches to drag other off-roaders out of mud and bad terrain. They also come in handy in case of mechanical failure. Read on to learn more about hydraulic and electric tow truck winches.

Hydraulic Two Truck Winches

A hydraulic winch refers to a winch whose towing mechanism relies on a pump and hydraulic system. Usually, the presence of the hydraulic components makes these winches quite sophisticated and complex to operate. They are not as simple as their electrical counterparts. On the upside, they deliver lots of power to enable you to tow heavy loads easily. That's perfect for a heavy-duty off-road truck.

There are a few downsides when you compare a hydraulic winch to an electric one. The most notable one is that they operate at slow, steady speeds regardless of the load's weight. This will not favour you in situations where you need to carry out high-speed towing.

Electric Tow Truck Winches 

Your next alternative is electric tow truck winches. Just as their name suggests, these winches rely on electric motors and current to run and keep the towing wire tensioned for the job. The motor generates a rotary force that moves the drum while pulling the cable in the process. Typically, electric winches draw their power from the vehicle's primary source of electricity, the battery. The power flows through a direct current system from the battery to the motor. 

One of the top benefits of electric winches is their ability to keep running even when your engine malfunctions. By relying on your battery, they will keep going and pull the vehicle out of trouble despite the engine's inability to do so. Secondly, these winches are highly versatile and easy to install or to transfer from one truck to another. This can come in handy when a particular tow truck cannot do the job.