Whats the difference between electric and hydraulic winches?
The basic difference between an electric and a hydraulic winch is the power source. Electric winches link to your vehicle’s battery, and hydraulic winches tap into your power steering pump. These two power sources offer certain advantages and disadvantages. Electric winches are easy to install and there is a wide range of models to choose from. But, they put a lot of strain on your battery, require your vehicle to be running during pulls, and generate a lot of heat. Hydraulic winches, on the other hand, have an almost limitless supply of energy from the power steering pump, and they can run when your vehicle is turned off. However, their installation is involved, and there is only a limited number of versions to select from.
