As if different drivetrain types didn't complicate a purchase decision enough already, a winch motor is also a factor in choosing your winch. Thankfully, there are only two kinds of winch motors to consider.

Permanent Magnetic (PM): Permanent Magentic motor winches are for those who don't find themselves in dire recovery situations very often. They produce a decent amount of pulling power with more energy efficiency, and also typically cost less. Many lower capacity model Smittybilt, Superwinch, T-Max and Warn winches offer PM motors. Unfortunately, PM motor winches might not have the steam to get you out of the most difficult and heavy duty jams. They also don't hold up well in colder weather, and are less tolerant to heat buildup during a strenuous pull.

Series Wound (SW): For the hardcore off road enthusiast needing some major pulling power, a SW motor winch is built to handle the toughest of recovery jobs, and even holds up well in adverse weather. Many high performance feature-packed Mile Marker and Warn winches come equipped with SW motors. On the other hand, the added performance of a SW motor winch typically makes them more expensive, and sometimes requires upgrades to your battery, alternator, or other electrical components in order to achieve its true performance potential.

Electric vs. Hydraulic Winches

Ah, the age-old argument of electric versus hydraulic winches. Really, there's no sense in getting worked up over which one is better, since both are fine products for getting the job done, and both have their limitations as well.

Electric Winches An electric winch is exactly as its name would suggest: it is electrically powered by a vehicle's battery, and as a result its duty cycle is limited by the amount of juice in your battery. Oftentimes, it is wise to run your engine while operating an electric winch to prevent your battery from fully draining. For heavier duty electrics, upgrades to your battery, alternator or other vehicle components may be a good idea as well.

Hydraulic Winches A hydraulic winch is powered by a vehicle's power steering pump. What this means is that they are capable of an extended, seemingly endless duty cycle for longer pulls and a persistent flow of pulling power. Particularly for older vehicles, it's beneficial to make sure that your power steering system is in stable and working order. Check the fluid and change it if necessary, and also test the power steering pressure to ensure that you get maximum performance from your winch.

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