Which manual winch for Niva should you choose?

Of course, before you buy a winch for the Niva, it would be a good idea to decide under what conditions you plan to use it. Will it be just periodic trips to pick mushrooms and picnics, or are you ready to get involved in the gambling “rides” of off-roaders in the most merciless wilderness and dirt. If the choice leans towards the second option, the minimum option is unlikely to suit you. Indeed, in this case, you need a powerful, trouble-free tool, capable of taking on the “impact” of off-road conditions, swamps, sand and water, just like a car.

An example of such a device is the T-MAX EW-6500 electric winch of the IMPROVED OFF-ROAD series (traction force 2950 kg, device weight 30 kg). T-MAX is one of the most famous brands in Ukraine and is one of the best representatives of “quality China”.

But such “eminence” and the quality corresponding to it have one unpleasant moment - a relatively high price. Therefore, if in your opinion the high costs do not justify the upcoming way of using the winch, then you can opt for the workhorse DRAGON WINCH DWM 8000 HD (pulling force 3600 kg, device weight 32 kg) made in Poland. This brand has proven itself quite well in Ukraine, combining decent quality and low price. A big advantage of the entire Dragon Winch range is that almost all winches are equipped with wireless remote controls with a range of up to 30 m.

An even more powerful option is electric winches with a pulling force of 10,000-12,000 pounds (4540-5443 kg). The POWERWINCH PW12000 winch (pulling force 5443 kg, device weight 42 kg) has decent build quality and at the same time is characterized by a fairly low cost for its class. In addition to the wired one, the package includes a radio remote control. The POWERWINCH PW12000 Extreme HD winch (pulling force 5443 kg, device weight 42 kg) is more expensive, but is made more solidly, has a modern design, is waterproof, and is equipped with a single remote control for wireless and wired control.

An excellent choice is the SUPERWINCH TIGER SHARK 9500 electric winch (pulling force 4309 kg, device weight 41 kg). The brand, formed in the late 1960s with the participation of Ford engineers, quickly gained its audience of connoisseurs in the United States and entered the international market. In the 2000s, the bulk of production capacity moved to China, which significantly influenced pricing policies. And, as a result, today we have a global brand that easily competes in price with its less famous “comrades” while possessing significantly higher quality indicators. According to both experts and ordinary motorists who have had the opportunity to use this equipment, it is an example of classic “American” quality.

Needless to say, such “monsters” guarantee that the jeep will be pulled out of the most impassable mud, as long as there is enough battery charge. True, here lies the first pitfall of an overly powerful winch - high power consumption. There is some possibility that for long-term operation you may need a larger battery or even two. Naturally, this leads to higher construction costs and increased weight.

Another disadvantage of powerful winches is their relatively large weight. Thus, the aforementioned POWERWINCH PW12000 Extreme HD weighs 42 kg, and SUPERWINCH TIGER SHARK 9500 – 41 kg. For such a light SUV as the Niva, this can cause a significant load on the front axle. The only way to make the winch somewhat lighter is to use synthetic Kevlar cable instead of steel cable.

Therefore, we recommend that Niv owners still have the “golden mean” - one of the winches mentioned above with a force of 6500-8000 lbs (Dragon Winch or T-MAX). If, while saving the vehicle’s payload, it is necessary to ensure maximum traction force, then for such extreme cases additional power can be provided by using a pulley block with a winch. This device will help strengthen the winch (or relieve it) almost 2 times. By the way, one of the most dangerous circumstances for the performance of a winch is overload, so in order to increase the service life of this device, always try to have an additional reserve of power so that the winch does not work at 100%.

You should also take into account the fact that the traction force declared by the manufacturer occurs only when the cable is unwound to its full length. And as it is wound, when the diameter of the drum increases, the force gradually drops and at the very end it can be 30 percent less than the original.

If you want to buy a winch for the Niva, the PRAGMATEC online store will provide a wide selection of devices of different types and price categories that can satisfy the most specific needs. Our managers will help you make a choice and buy a winch with minimal overhead costs in a telephone consultation.

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Installing a winch on a Chevrolet Niva

In principle, there are 3 ways to install a winch on a Chevrolet Niva:

• a bracket is installed under the removable sample, which will then have to be carried in the trunk; a winch is attached to it;
• the mechanism is mounted on a pre-built special power bumper;
• installing a winch inside the front bumper (stationary method).

The first method is the least preferable, since the removable mechanism can also be placed on hard ground. But attaching a sample weighing 30 kg to an SUV drowned in mud is very problematic. Because of this, it is almost impossible to carry out this procedure without diving into the mud.

To implement the second method, there are many reinforced bumpers of various designs with a strong attachment to the body. In this case, you can attach the winch yourself if the appearance of your car is not so important to you, and also if the winch is not used daily.

The third method can most often be implemented in a workshop that provides tuning services. The bracket is built into the standard front bumper of the Chevrolet Niva, and the winch is completely invisible. Finally, keep in mind that the winch requires the use of synthetic rope only, since metal analogues can wrap around one side of the reel, subsequently damaging the car's radiator. By installing a winch on your SUV, you will have access to any road conditions.

And finally, some interesting videos:

Instructions for using the RJO quick release winch:

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Mounting options

You can install a winch on your Niva using one of the three most common options:

• removable design - a special bracket is permanently attached to the car, the winch on the Niva moves in the trunk and is installed on the bracket only if necessary;
• fastening to a power bumper - requires preliminary reliable, strong fixation of a reinforced bumper to the Niva body, on which a car winch is subsequently installed;
• installation of the mount in the front bumper - the platform for the winch is built into the standard front bumper of the Niva, while the design of the device is visually almost invisible.

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Choosing an electric winch

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When I was choosing my first winch, I was guided by approximately the same criteria: I don’t need much, it’s lightweight, I removed it and installed it, etc. I bought ComeUp 6000. Light and compact. Further use showed that even though I am not an athlete, and even a tourist, and not an extreme sports enthusiast, such a winch is not enough for me. When you need to pull yourself out of a rut where you fell and sat on bridges, or crawl out of a puddle, it’s enough, but as you know, the steeper the jeep, the further you have to go behind the tractor. The loading is a little more serious or the time of continuous operation under load is longer and the 6000 begins to work at the limit.

The last straw was crawling out of a snow field, covered with a deep layered cake of snow-crust, snow-crust. The car fails and the only option is to simply pull it out. In this situation, the 6000 worked at full capacity, on the verge of stopping, and constantly had to take smoke breaks to eliminate overheating, which, however, did not protect against partial melting of the brush assembly.

I set it to 9500. Besides the fact that it became a little harder to turn the removed winch, there was no increase in inconvenience, but how much better it became to pull! In similar conditions, where the 6000 previously worked at its limit, the 9500 works quietly. Like this. “Oh, experience, the son of difficult mistakes!” (c) Pushkin.

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Types of automobile winches

But try to install a structure weighing under 30 kg, about the same as a removable winch with a platform weighs when the car is already sunk in the mud and the bracket guides are below its level! So, not a single element of the winch protrudes beyond the plane of the extreme point of the bumper. At this stage, this shnivas threw a specific pig at me. In order to remove the gearbox, it is necessary to lift out the axle shafts.

BRACKET FOR REMOVABLE WINCH FRONT CHEVROLET NIVA

If the right one came out with the first blow of the reverse hammer, then the left axle shaft took three days to be removed. Karl, this infection drank my blood for three days... I spent all my chemical waste on a soured bearing.

In ascending order I reached the gas burner. So what do you think, Karl? It didn’t help... And then, a man with good energy for unscrewing hard-to-reach nuts came to visit and, bitch, she got out with the second blow?!

Ta-ba-dums... Well, how can you not believe in the garage god? In addition to their height, springs also differ in coil thickness.

I decided not to leave the standard shock absorbers. You can, of course, install other shock absorber brackets with a reduced shoulder, but there is a nuance here. The rear of the field is much lighter than the front and its articulation is much more amplitude. Therefore, it makes sense to compensate for the lift with a shock absorber with increased travel.

The shock absorber itself is oil-based, double-acting and incomparably better than the standard one. Installing such a mechanism is not difficult.

Electric winch STOKRAT SD 8.0 SSW

For a Niva with serious off-road training - power in a compact package.

Stokrat engineers managed to create a winch with a traction force of 8000lbs in a compact body. This winch has the same power motor as the T-MAX 6500 and a slower 216:1 gearbox. Despite this, the winch not only outperforms its closest competitor in terms of power, but according to the manufacturer, it also demonstrates the same winding speed. This model went on sale in 2015, replacing the winch with a traction force of 6000lbs.

Chevrolet Niva. Winch, blocking, lift, snorkel and tow bar.

On the agenda is the discreet installation of a 9500lb winch in a Chevrolet Niva with a Bertoni body kit. And also: installation of a snorkel, suspension lift, blocking in the rear axle and installation of a tow bar.

The car is planned for fishing trips. Therefore, it was decided to begin with limiting ourselves to such a modest alteration. And, during the process of operation and the acquisition of off-road experience, the owner of the car will have a sober vision of what is still missing and what else could be prepared for off-roading.

One of the interesting difficulties in this project is definitely the secretive installation of the winch. Yes, not just a winch, but a full-fledged heavy-duty 9500lb one (it is the same in size as the 12000lb one). For those who don’t know, there is very little space in the pulley for installing a winch and they usually install 6000lb quads. And even such small ones stick out from the bumper. Difficulties in installation are also due to the presence of an air conditioner radiator and a power steering coil.

But, the task is set primarily for yourself and must be completed. So - a completely secret installation of a full-fledged winch in a pulley with air conditioning.

Jack up and remove the wheels and bumper.

Then, we throw out the power steering coil. Firstly, the power steering works perfectly without it. And secondly, the coil is made of metal. There is no heat transfer. And in fact, he is stuck there for show off.

We move the air conditioner radiator upward and cut the crashbox to the root. Right next to the main radiator.

We don’t pay attention to the fact that the A/C radiator supports were sawed off. Because we will move it closer to the main radiator and re-support it.

Next is the area for the winch. We try it on and trim where it gets in the way. We’re also figuring out where to place the supports for the air conditioner radiator.

In general, after many fittings, manipulations and alterations of the A/C radiator mounts, we drill new supports for the A/C radiator.

We paint the mounting brackets for the A/C radiator in a “sports” color. Definitely will add power to the airflow

As a result, we have several centimeters between the winch and the A/C radiator. Yes a little. But this will allow you to use a 20-meter iron cable without thinking; I’m generally silent about the “rope”.

Mark the holes for the hawse.

Let's stop at this stage for now. Because the disassembled front end is quite convenient for lifting the front suspension and installing a snorkel.

Front lift.

Here the scheme has been worked out and tested more than once. Reinforced springs taking into account the additional weight of the winch and elevator. A duralumin spacer under the upper ball joint, moving the mounting point of the standard shock absorber.

Winch for Niva: how to choose what to buy?

In the vastness of the CIS and Ukraine, the Niva has been and remains a fairly popular SUV. This is due, first of all, to the low price and availability of spare parts with the well-known design of the Togliatti machine. Therefore, one of the most popular topics for discussion on automobile forums is the topic “Winch for Niva.” Let's try to figure out which winch is best to choose, from which manufacturers and what related options to use. The review provides several examples that you can use as final options or build your own vision of the issue on their basis.

Required Accessories

When you have decided how to install a winch on your Niva, it’s time to equip it with the accessories necessary for successful operation.

Minimum required accessories:

• protective gloves - for safe work with the cable;
• block (minimum 1 pc.) - helps to enhance the traction effect;
• shackle (minimum 1 pc.) - a bracket for connecting chains, cables, blocks, slings;
• bark protection sling (minimum 1 pc.) – protects trees from damage when used as an “anchor”;
• shovel;
• axe.

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Branch cutters:

How many times have you wondered why an SUV has those cables stretched from the front bumper to the roof? Now I know - these are branch cutters (another name is trophy rails), which deflect tree branches from falling into the “lobovukha”. These cables will protect your windshield when driving through the forest. In fact, will you get out of the car every time and cut off/deflect the branches that interfere with the passage. And this attribute looks great too. You can make it yourself, you will need a 3-5mm cable, turnbuckles, and anchors. If you buy it, the kit costs around 800 rubles. Did you know that... when stretched, the cable can withstand 150 kilograms.

Which winch should I put on the Niva?

If you’ve decided to seriously upgrade the Niva for off-road use, then you need to install a winch

Now we’ll figure out what to look for when choosing, what traction force and which brands will be preferable

In general, everything is quite simple - the Niva is a lightweight car, and therefore there is no point in taking a powerful winch. As you can read on many fishing forums, a winch with a traction force of 6500-8000 pounds will be optimal. You can, of course, take it to 4500, but if you get serious, it may “die” and then only the tractor will save you))

Of course, measuring in pounds is not particularly clear for us Russians, and therefore I will also give the efforts in kilograms:

3000 - 1361 kg (swans for snowmobiles and quads) 4500 - 2040 kg 6000 - 2722 kg 6500 - 2950 8000 - 3629 9000 - 4082 12000 - 5443

15000 – 6800 kg

Well, in general it’s clear, you choose a winch based on the weight of the car, for the Niva they take from 6000 to 9000 lbs (nine, in my opinion, is too much, it will be heavier, which means the “face” of the car will be pulled down, which is not good There must be a balance in everything and 6500-8000 is optimal).

And if you think about it this way, you should choose to pay attention to:

1. Weight of the winch 2. Traction force 3. Current consumption - will the battery drain 4. Winding speed (there are options for 2-speed winches) 5. Installation option

6. Maintainability (the price tag for spare parts and the difficulty of finding them) - because the brushes will still have to be changed.

Many people praise T-Max winches, model 6500. However... the old versions drained the battery a lot, and therefore it is better to look at the updated yellow model, it no longer drains the battery and pulls perfectly.

In addition to the T-Max, if you don’t climb often, you can take any Chinese one - you’ll be able to get out, and you’ll also save money. You can buy Chinasev for less than 10k rubles. And the force is from 6000 to 9000. Of course, you shouldn’t really rely on it, as for me - it’s better to take a normal, branded, well-known one, secure it properly and not be afraid that you can’t pull it out later. It’s better to spend money and do everything conscientiously, and not install pseudo winches purely in order to feel like a cool jeeper))

For example, this model Dragon Winch DWM 8000 with a force of 3600 kg is not bad. People praise her, they even took part in competitions with her, and both the swan and the battery feel fine.

Well, another optimal model is 12V Runva 8000 lbs 3629 kg.

Excellent characteristics, my friend on Niva has just such one, he bought it for 21,000 rubles. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth it - we’ve already gotten out of ambush so many times, it works perfectly and the battery doesn’t drain. In general, if you have 20k, I recommend it.

And of course, the electric winch 9500 is a classic option for the Niva. Positive reviews, inexpensive - also an option (price tag 12 thousand in total). Chinese, but proven by more than one generation of growers))

Winding speed and power.

These are, perhaps, the main indicators of the “swan” - everything here should be balanced. If you set the swan at 8500, then it will be much inferior in winding speed to the model at 6500. You will say - but it’s more powerful and you definitely won’t get stuck anywhere. However, the winch helps not only in situations when you have already sat down. Let’s say there is a steep hill, wet clay, and it’s impossible to drive up. What are you doing? You hook the cable up and pull and ride at the same time. Once - the car seemed to be moving, we were picking up speed and suddenly there was a slip, the car was dragged down at speed. You need to have time to wind the cable before the car goes down. And if you don’t have time, there will be a big jerk and you can tear something out. And a fast winch will have time to reel in a cable that is slack due to a sharp rise

Therefore, pay attention to the winding speed

Nivovods also advise installing a more powerful battery (or better yet, two) and a 100 or even 120 ampere generator. Because when the winch starts turning, it consumes 100 amps and the standard generator simply will not have time to restore the battery charge. I remember reading not so long ago about some kind of winch - cranking at maximum force for the length of the entire cable drains the battery by 6 percent. Just think about it - 5 times we got confused and the battery is gone. Therefore, it is better to install a more powerful generator and, to be sure, have a spare battery.

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Electric winch T-MAX EW-6500 OFF-ROAD Improved

Powerful and fast winch - for regular use and for competitions

This winch has a powerful 5.5 HP motor. and a fast gearbox of 172:1 - which in total provides it with a speed (at maximum load) 2 times higher than that of the T-MAX ATW 6000 winch. A fast and powerful winch will confidently pull your Niva out of any mud. However, this model weighs 30 kg. We recommend installation of T-max 6500 if the winch is expected to be used frequently or the car is being prepared for participation in competitions.

Advantages of a winch

The main advantages of a manual winch are simplicity of design, ease of use, reliability, easy maintenance and autonomy. However, they also have a very significant drawback - they are driven by human muscular power.

The winch mechanism only reduces the force on the drive handle, but the work expended on moving (lifting) the load remains unchanged. This is what directly affects the performance of a manual winch, which, in practice, is very low. That is why the transition to hydraulic winches turned out to be logical. Their main advantage is their high traction force, which makes it possible to move and pull a heavy vehicle out of the mud. However, the cost of such winches is much higher. Undoubtedly, the most modern type are winches for cars with an electric drive. They are powered directly from the battery. However, it is not always possible to provide the electric winch with the necessary power. Therefore, winches of manual and hydraulic types continue to be widely used today where the advantages listed above come first. So, let's look at these types in more detail.

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Winches are very useful devices that often help you get out of the most difficult situations. Such mechanisms are widespread among motorists, in particular the winch on the Chevrolet Niva. Such devices are designed to move or lift a variety of loads.

In addition, winches can be used as a power actuator. After the invention of the electric motor, compact and very convenient electric winches were invented, most often used by motorists.

And yet, manual (mechanical) winches, powered by human muscle power, continue to be used today.

Electrics

The most popular type of traction devices for Niva today is the electric winch. Structurally, it consists of an electric motor, a cable winding drum, a gearbox, a contact block and a winch control. Its electric motor is powered by the vehicle’s on-board network.

The electric winch is easily mounted on a vehicle, convenient to use, and can be operated with remote control. Unlike mechanical and hydraulic analogues, it can be operated with the Niva engine turned off.

Protection of the housing from atmospheric precipitation should not serve as a basis for the electric winch to be used by car owners for operation under water. If this does happen for any reason, you should not delay the preventive inspection of the winch to check for water ingress and compaction of possible places of its leakage.

If you decide to install a winch with an electric motor, it is advisable to equip the Niva with a high-capacity battery. This need is dictated by the fact that the electric winch, during its operation, consumes a significant amount of electricity from the on-board network. To prevent the Niva’s standard battery from completely breaking down in such a situation, it is better to replace it with a more capacious one in advance or take an additional power source with you on the road.

Hydraulics

Let's say the owner of a Niva decided to install a winch that operates using a hydraulic motor.

Often, such a winch motor is driven by the car's power steering pump. In this case, the traction power to the winch drum is transmitted by moving the working fluid of the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor using special solenoid valves.

But what to do if your Niva is equipped with electric power steering? In this case, you can install a winch, which is equipped with its own hydraulic pump and pulley. This will not be a cheap pleasure, but a car hydraulic winch will help you get out of many difficult, critical situations with dignity. It is very reliable and resistant to overloads, and is often equipped with a maximum power limiter regulator. When peak loads are reached, this device does not break down, but simply stops.

The tightness of the hydraulic motors allows this type of winches to operate even when immersed in water. Hydraulic winches are high-torque, durable, and can be controlled remotely.

Among the disadvantages of this type of device, it should be noted the low speed of rewinding the cable and the impossibility of operation with the car engine turned off.

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Just don’t buy a cheap Chinese Winch. You'll throw away your money. Their current consumption is crazy, but I generally keep quiet about quality. Also keep in mind that the Chinese Winch 9000 is not even 6000. The characteristics are simply overstated...

I decided to take 4x4 12000.

Well, in tourism we very well practice a regular chain hoist with a JET-A type handle with a 4.5 m long chain. She jerks instantly, she doesn’t give a damn about the dirt. The gearbox on the lever is quite traction, and if one is accelerating in the car, and the other is pulling the swan, then with the proper skill everything can be done very quickly. Also, don’t forget that if you hang the same camp with a steel cable, then it’s +50 kg on the front and add the structure of the bumper, braces and platform there.

We have already pulled out the Niva using a hand winch. One is dragging like a swan, and the other is accelerating!

ideal 9.5 comeup or kingone, 6500 will not be enough, although it depends on how you plan to plant. But there is always not enough winch at the most necessary moment and you always want it to move faster =) Don’t just put the swan in the lounge on the field, be sure to stretch the platform onto the beam, then it will stand forever. China Winch is also an option if you use it very rarely. But unlike the camap, having to sort it out once a year, regardless of whether it was shaking or not, the water and other things that get into it will do their job for both the motor and the gearbox.

Understood! Thanks for the info. Can you tell me more about the mounting and platform? I would like to avoid mistakes in advance.

No one is going to argue with you, and no one knows what you are comparing it to. And no one calls your statements bullshit. Be your own opinion.

If you don’t want to fit in additional equipment, then throw the usual manual one in the trunk. For an ordinary person, in the field behind his back.

This one lies in the UAZ, about 2 times it swans foxed 1-2 meters for about 15 minutes

Chinese winch 6000 More than for you

But won't he be weak?

What kind of wheels do you have?*

I just bought a Niva last summer. First of all, I want to install a winch. The tires are currently Kama Flame.

Maybe in time you will understand the commandment: when the car is not prepared, the winch turns from a means of rescue into a means of transportation.

I told you that I only bought a car last summer. And I’m not a millionaire to buy everything at once. Here I asked for advice about the winch, and not about tires and car preparation.

I answered you. Good luck in your choice. I told you my word, and then do as you wish!

Winch Sprut 6000 "Niva"

Russian winch for domestic cars!

The compact and lightweight winch has a unique design. A special motor allows you to abandon the mechanical brake in favor of an electrodynamic one, which certainly increases the fault tolerance of this model. Another advantage is the low power consumption of the winch under load. The 4-speed gearbox has a ratio of 336:1. A cast iron fairlead is used as guides for the steel cable. The car winch pulls the declared 2.5 tons without difficulty.

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Portable winch

You don’t have to install a winch at all, but use a portable one. The most popular models of portable winches for Niva are Stokrat SN 6.0 S and Superwinch Winch2GO. The traction is quite sufficient, but you can also increase the traction force using a block. Advantages of a portable winch: versatility - you can pull a car by the front/back, you can pull any car, use the winch on the farm or lend it to a neighbor. In addition, you can make a portable winch yourself to suit any requirements; everything necessary for this (platform, wires, connectors, fasteners) can be purchased at Elektrolebedka.ru.

Stationary winch

Until the end of the article we will talk about stationary winches. If you often use the Niva to conquer off-road terrain, and you have to use a winch quite often, we definitely recommend installing the winch permanently. To install it in a standard bumper, and in the case of the Niva, rather ON a standard bumper, you will need to make or buy a platform.

You can easily find how to do this on the Internet. It is recommended to install lightweight winches 6000-6500lbs on the Niva. Below we offer you winches that, according to all criteria, are ideal for installation on the Niva.

In most cases, a winch suitable for civilian use is T-MAX ATW 6000, but if you have a seriously prepared car, then it is better to choose a traction force of 6500-8000.

Safety regulations

When purchasing and installing any winch on a Niva for your needs, every vehicle owner must know the most important rules for its safe operation.

Here is a short list of these rules:

• a car winch should not be used for vertically lifting a car, transporting people, or as a lifting device;
• when operating the winch, it is prohibited to use power and communication line supports, lighting poles, bridge beams, or other suspended structures as an “anchor”;
• Do not operate devices with damaged cables, shackles, blocks, slings; When working with cables, be sure to use protective gloves;
• when operating winches, the presence of people in the area of ​​expected injury, which is possible due to a sudden cable break, is excluded;
• It is unacceptable to secure the winch cable to a tree without a bark protection sling;
• control of the operation of the device is carried out visually, to the side, at a sufficient distance, but in no case in front of the car;
• You can approach the winch only after first stopping it and loosening the cable tension.

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▷ Which winch to put on the Niva: calculation of traction, installation location, nuances

When choosing a winch for the Niva, we pay attention to a lot of technical data and get lost in them. We do not take into account the hydraulic and mechanical type of winch, since these models are for real “gourmets”

Winch traction forces: calculating power

• The total thrust of the mechanism should be 2.5 times greater than the total mass of the SUV (Niva). For example, the curb weight is 1860 kg, plus four passengers weighing 70 kg, plus luggage weighing 100 kg. If there is a tourist rack on the roof of the car, add another 50-70 kg of weight. Ultimately, the winch thrust should exceed 3700 - 4000 tons. Use a less powerful one if you are sure that the SUV will be used exclusively in urban conditions;
• On the Chevrolet Niva, they install a lightweight version of the winch due to the high risk of the front part of the car tilting due to its weight. Touring metal cables are still too heavy for the Chevrolet Niva. Recommended towing force 2800 kg;
• Equipment and technical characteristics: dust and moisture resistance, power of the power unit, operating speed, distance (gap) between the drum and the housing.

Winch installation location

It is better to install a winch on the Niva along with a new front bumper, but there are no restrictions. Experts recommend first checking the fasteners with actual holes on the machine body. Often, an inexperienced owner purchases an unsuitable model. Installation inside the bumper is impossible due to the size and weight of the winch, only on the outer perimeter.

The following models have proven themselves on the positive side: T-Max, Stokrat, Come Up, Superwinch, Warn, Powerwinch PW6000E. Long service life, good build quality, components, price-quality ratio.

For a Niva SUV, choose a winch with a weight of no more than 10 - 12 kg. Excess weight will cause the front of the car to roll: it will increase the load on the front suspension, chassis, and transmission. Rubber seals, bushings, and silent blocks will wear out faster, leading to unplanned expenses.

Which winch should I put on the Niva, Niva Chevrolet?

• T-MAX ATW-6000: a lightweight version of the offroad winch, the ideal combination of price and quality. The weight of the equipment is only 16 kg, so there will be no overload of the front end. It is installed permanently - on the front bumper body. Motor power 2.0 l/s, cable reserve 18 meters, reeling speed 13 m/min;
• T-MAX 6500: a good solution for Niva 2121. Classic installation, weight with metal cable 29 kg, motor power 5.6 l/s, speed 12 m/min;
• HUNDRED SD 8.0 SSW: modification for real off-road. Installation permanently on the bumper, declared thrust 3700 kg, power 5.6 l/s, steel cable length 25 meters, reeling speed 11 m/min;
• Octopus 6000 “Niva”: for Niva and Chevrolet Niva. The installation is similar to previous modifications, weight 26 kg, power 1.7 l/force, thrust 2800 kg, winding speed 5.3 m/min.

To finally determine the type of winch for the Niva, select a modification: stationary or mobile (portable).

Obviously, portable ones are not as strong as stationary ones, but they are also in demand along with other modifications.

What type of winch is needed for the field?

• Cost, equipment, material of cable, housing, other internal components;
• Availability of spare parts, consumables for repairs and maintenance. Service centers in your region, official representative offices. Obviously, buying equipment for which it is impossible to find consumables is irrational;
• Amount of current consumed;
• Speed ​​of layer-by-layer winding of the cable;
• Maintainability while hiking or traveling;
• Availability of additional equipment, remote control, cable length;
• Dust and moisture proof.

Winch cost

The cost of equipment directly depends on modifications and technical characteristics. In each case, check the cost with store managers.

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4REVO 9000 narrow drum

Stylish winch with excellent moisture protection
Winches of the 4REVO brand are quickly gaining popularity thanks to extensive advertising support, a loyal manufacturer’s warranty and, of course, the high quality of the winches themselves. Underwater tests revealed a very decent tightness of the winch - you can cross a river with the winch turned on without consequences. The winch comes with radio control and two cable options (steel and synthetic).

Types of automobile winches

There are 3 types of winches for cars:

• Mechanical
• Hydraulic
• Electrical

Mechanical winches for cars operate directly from the car engine. A special power take-off box is connected to the transfer case. It is from this device that the winch receives its torque. Such winches are distinguished by: reliability, high power, unpretentiousness; the ability to change the speed of winding the cable by changing the engine speed. The main disadvantage of such winches is that they can only be installed on SUVs whose transfer cases allow the connection of a power take-off.

Hydraulic winches are devices powered by a hydraulic motor. It is usually driven by a pump in the power steering. Buying a hydraulic winch for a Chevrolet Niva means getting significant advantages: high reliability of the hydraulic motor; the ability to work under water (with a sealed hydraulic motor), resistance to overloads (the hydraulic motor does not break, it simply stops).

Among the disadvantages of this winch is the low speed of rewinding the cable (this parameter may be critical for athletes). In addition, it is impossible to work with the engine turned off; One pump in the power steering is often not enough for the simultaneous operation of this power steering and the winch.

An electric winch is powered by an electric motor powered by the vehicle's power supply. Today this is a widespread type of winches for Niva Chevrolet SUVs. Such winches are distinguished by their simple design, convenient use and ease of installation, as well as the ability to operate when the engine is turned off. However, this significantly increases the consumption of electricity from the vehicle network.

Mechanical devices

The mechanical winch on the Niva is driven by a power take-off unit, which is attached to the transfer case of the vehicle. It is this design that generates the torque of the mechanical device, and the speed of winding the cable is regulated by changing the engine speed. To install such a winch, you may have to use the services of a qualified car mechanic, but this is exactly the case when the ends justify the means.

Installing a winch with a mechanical drive means equipping your Niva with a reliable, unpretentious device of increased power. It is a mechanical winch that many experienced car enthusiasts and professionals consider to be the most optimal equipment option necessary to overcome difficult off-road conditions.

Manual operation mechanism

However, compared to other types of winches, mechanical winches can be the most expensive option. Also, it does not have a remote control and cannot be used alone. When using it, it is impossible for one person to simultaneously control the winding of the cable and regulate the speed of its winding by engine speed.

Winch cost

The cost of equipment directly depends on modifications and technical characteristics. In each case, check the cost with store managers.

Read more interesting articles about winches on our blog.

Niva cars are distinguished by good off-road characteristics, which determined the love of jeepers for them. Despite all the advantages of these small SUVs, every car owner knows that winches are indispensable when driving in off-road conditions. Modern models are small in size. Installed on the bumper of a Niva SUV, they do not affect the driving characteristics, and if the car sits down, they will help you quickly and easily rescue the “iron horse” from its mud captivity. They are mounted on the front power bumper, which has a special platform, using simple fasteners.

Modern manufacturers offer three options for automobile winches: mechanical, hydraulic, electric, manual. Before buying, we recommend considering the price, technical parameters, pros and cons of each type:

• Electric winches. They are easy to use, efficient, have high traction force, and are easy to install on the car. For the civilian SUV Chevrolet Niva, for example, we can recommend a 12V electric winch. Their main disadvantage is their volatility and consumption of electricity from the on-board network. They can also work with the engine turned off, but in this case they quickly drain the battery. As the components wear out over time, the performance of the device will decrease.
• Mechanical structures. In their reliability and unpretentiousness they are superior to their counterparts. The mechanics have high power and traction. The disadvantage is the complexity of installation, since the drum receives torque from the power take-off.
• Hydraulic winches. They are more reliable than electric ones, they can work even when completely immersed in water, they practically do not consume electrical power from the on-board network, and they offer good traction. Hydraulic devices have two disadvantages - low speed of cable winding and the ability to work only when the machine engine is turned on.
• Manual. Classics of the genre. They have good traction. The design is a simple ratchet lever. The downside is the need to use physical force.

Device selection and final recommendations

Of course, for the owner of an ordinary passenger car or a car that is operated strictly within city limits, such a device may be absolutely useless. But for true supporters of fishing, hunting, mushroom pickers and lovers of off-road travel, installing a winch on the Niva is a must. It will be indispensable when freeing it from snow or mud captivity, water, bogs and other similar off-road conditions, which abound in our open spaces.

It is very important to choose and install the winch correctly on your Niva so that it is as efficient in use as possible, matches the technical parameters of the car and does not spoil its visual appeal.

The traction force of the purchased winch should exceed the total weight of the Niva by 1.5-2 times. Decide in advance where to install the device: in the front of the car, in the rear, on the front arch, in the bumper. Knowing the expected operating conditions of your Niva and the features of using winches of all types will allow you to choose a mechanical, hydraulic or electric type for yourself.

A specialized automotive service station can help you with installing the entire set of traction devices on the Niva, which will also take on warranty obligations. The safe operation of the device, the reliability of its operation and the longevity of operation will depend on correct installation in the future.

Take a serious and balanced approach to choosing and installing a winch on your car. This will allow you to ensure the availability of any road conditions for your Niva in the future.

DIY hand winch

There are many ways to make a simple mechanism for dragging or lifting loads on your own. As an example, we will briefly describe how a hand-made homemade winch is made from a KamAZ brake ratchet:

1. The main component of the future winch is a self-leveling brake adjustment mechanism (ratchet) with a worm gear.
2. We remove the ratchet from an old car.
3. Carefully knock out the shaft from the ratchet.
4. Using a grinder, we lengthen the splines on the shaft.
5. We cut the shaft so that it protrudes to the same length on both sides of the device.
6. To make coils, cut out 4 washers from metal.
7. We put the washers on the pile tightly and brew.
8. We get two coils on both sides of the ratchet.
9. A handle must be attached to the end of the worm pair.
10. We get a gear ratio of 1:20.
11. To double the power, you can use a block connection.
12. You will get an excellent and inexpensive hand winch for household needs.

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Choosing a winch for Niva

When choosing a winch for the Niva, we pay attention to a lot of technical data and get lost in them. We do not take into account the hydraulic and mechanical type of winch, since these models are for real “gourmets”

Winch traction forces: calculating power

• The total thrust of the mechanism should be 2.5 times greater than the total mass of the SUV (Niva). For example, the curb weight is 1860 kg, plus four passengers weighing 70 kg, plus luggage weighing 100 kg. If there is a tourist rack on the roof of the car, add another 50-70 kg of weight. Ultimately, the winch thrust should exceed 3700 - 4000 tons. Use a less powerful one if you are sure that the SUV will be used exclusively in urban conditions;
• On the Chevrolet Niva, they install a lightweight version of the winch due to the high risk of the front part of the car tilting due to its weight. Touring metal cables are still too heavy for the Chevrolet Niva. Recommended towing force 2800 kg;
• Equipment and technical characteristics: dust and moisture resistance, power of the power unit, operating speed, distance (gap) between the drum and the housing.

Electric winch T-MAX ATW-6000 OFF-ROAD Improved

The lightest winch is only 10-12 kg with a thrust of 6000lbs, sufficient for a Niva

This winch has a uniquely powerful pull for its size and weight. Its installation will not affect the car’s handling in any way, but it will cope with almost any difficulties. The winch is ideal for all types of off-road rides, but the operating speed is too low for competitions.