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Well known in other parts of the world where winching isn't just for weekend fun, but a day-to-day necessity for survival, Competition Specialty (CSI) and SMITTYBILT heavy Duty winches are quickly becoming the winch of choice for those who can look beyond the 'name' recognition of Warn, Ramsey, and Superwinch... and would actually rather make a purchase based on quality while saving a few dollars. Our winches all use a 3-stage planetary drive system for efficiency and durability... NOT a worm drive like many low cost winches on the market. Further, many other brands that use a planetary drive use pressed/stamped gears. Machined gears are heat treated for maximum durability. The winches are also geared very low to increase power and safety.
You want power??? How about up to 6.6hp!!! Try and beat that big-name-expensive-guys! These hi-output series wound motors are well-known outside the US for endurance and reliability. The excellent gearing ratios combined with that insane power rating creates excellent resistance to overheating and wear.
You want more features? We got em'! All winches feature a posi-loc drum brake which automatically locks the drum to the beefy main gears at the moment winching stops. Compare this with the cone brake in most other winches and the drum lock wears less on the motor, helps keep temperature lower, and is just all around more reliable. It might surprise you to know that most winches use inexpensive bushings for their moving parts. CSI prides itself in using a full bearing system for smoother cooler winching. This also requires less amperage to drive the unit which draws less load from your vehicle's charging system which is nothing but good.
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Still thinking about those other winches with the oversized price tag???
| Winch model | Gear teeth | Cable thickness | Horsepower |
| CSI 9500 |
218
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23/64
FYI - (5/16=20/64) |
6.6hp
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| Warn XD9000 |
156
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5/16
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4.6hp
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| Warn 9.5xp |
156
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5/16
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6hp
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| Ramsey REP9000 |
138
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5/16
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4.8hp
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| Superwinch X9 |
213
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5/16
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4.2hp
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