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Superwinch Husky 10 Worm Drive With Roller Fairlead - Bill Burke Edition (2404BB) $1900 Designed for both recreational and commercial use, the Husky 10 is one of the most powerful and smoothest winches available for your vehicle. Do not be misled by the nominal 10,000 lbs. rating. The Husky 10 will outpull most 12,000 lbs. and 15,000 lbs. planetary winches. Our Husky 10's are the Bill Burke Signature Series model, and come standard with the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid, new ergonomic remote, roller fairlead, and AmSteel-Blue winch line with chafe guard and safety hook. |
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Superwinch EP9.0 Planetary Winch With Roller Fairlead (9032) $750 100% compatible with synthetic winch lines, the EP9.0 represents a giant forward step in planetary winch design. Winch in or out without fear of melting or otherwise damaging your synthetic winch line. A three-stage planetary gear system provides very smooth pulling under heavy loads. Our EP9.0's come standard with the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid, new ergonomic remote, and roller fairlead. |
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Superwinch X9 Planetary Winch With Roller Fairlead (1901C) $980 Perfect for winch bumpers like the TJM T15 that will not accommodate the Husky 10 or the EP9.0, the X9 is the mainstay in the Superwinch product line. A single-stage planetary gear system provides very smooth pulling under heavy loads and greater reliability. Our X9s come standard with the new ergonomic remote and roller fairlead. |
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Superwinch Three-Pin Remote Control Socket (90-22115) $12 The Three-Pin Remote Control Socket is the winch remote socket that was fitted to older Superwinch winches. If you have a late-model Superwinch winch with the newer remote control socket and want to use the Heavy-Duty Aluminum Remote Control with your winch, you will have to purchase this socket. This socket mates securely with the Heavy-Duty Aluminum Remote Control and older Superwinch Remote Controls. A spring-loaded cover keeps debris out of the socket pins. |
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Superwinch Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid (90-14452) $120 If you have an older Superwinch and want to upgrade to the new Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid, the part required for the conversion is available separately. The new Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is both stronger and more water-resistant than standard solenoids. The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is also considerably smaller than other winch solenoids, making it much easier to install in confined spaces. |
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Heavy Duty Pulley Block (7750A) $75 Even the most powerful winches sometimes need a helping hand. Double the pulling capacity of your winch with the compact and handsome Heavy-Duty Pulley Block. The unit scissors open to enable the insertion of a winch line. This unit is rated for both pulling and lifting, and features a 18,000 lbs. working load limit when used for pulling and 7,000 lbs. Working load limit when used for lifting. |
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Superwinch Receiver Shackle Bracket (2546) $48 The Receiver Shackle Bracket inserts into a standard Class 3 trailer hitch and provides your vehicle with a very solid rear recovery point. A single 3/4" Bow Shackle is included. (Shown with Curt Manufacturing 5/8" Hitch Pin, which is sold separately. |
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Superwinch QuickConnect (2236) $35 The QuickConnect permits fast and easy connection and disconnection of your winch's power cables. The QuickConnect handles 2-4 AWG power cables and prevents third parties from using your winch to vandalize your vehicle or anything else. Simply disconnect your winch's power supply when not in use and connect your winch before hitting the trail. |
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Expeditionware Winch Line (EW27) $325 We designed our Expeditionware Winch Line to be the finest synthetic winch line currently available. The EW Winch Line is composed of a 100' long section of silver-colored AmSteel-Blue. (We chose the silver color because it is the most traditional in appearance, but the line is genuine AmSteel-Blue and not the weaker AmSteel.) A yellow safety hook is large enough to fit almost all recovery points and features a spring-loaded safety clasp that prevents inadvertent unlatching. A powdercoated steel tube thimble and red cordura chafe guard minimize wear and abrasion to the Winch Line during heavy use. A marine-grade ring terminal makes the EW Winch Line suitable for use with winches of all makes. |
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Expeditionware Winch Line Extension (EW28) $180 The Expeditionware Winch Line Extension is composed of 50' of 3/8" diameter silver-colored AmSteel-Blue that is expertly spliced with stainless steel thimbles at each end. The thimbles are large enough to fit over most recovery points, standard 3/4" Bow Shackles, and the yellow safety hook fitted to our Expeditionware Winch Line. |
Superwinch Husky winches have been the choice of professionals for years, and were fitted to most of the Camel Trophy vehicles. Many recreational fourwheelers have discovered the advantages of the Husky's worm-driven design for pulling heavily laden vehicles like this Defender 110.
The Husky 10 is our favorite winch. We have preferred and used the Husky 10 on both of our vehicles long before we became a Superwinch distributor. This is truly a wonderful winch.
The Husky 10 we sell differs from other Husky 10 models in various ways, each more particularly described below.
Here are the exterior dimensions of the Husky 8 and 10. We opine that the Husky 10 is the superior choice of the two, since it is no larger or heavier than the Husky 8 but gives greater pulling power. The only advantage to the Husky 8 is that it spools slightly faster than the Husky 10. We prefer greater pulling power to faster spooling. The Husky 10 spools fairly quickly, about as fast as most planetary winches and substantially faster than other worm drives like the Ramsey RE12000.
Above is the Husky 10 Owner's Manual in pdf format.
The Husky is a very easy winch to use. The red lever above motor is the clutch lever. To free spool, simply pull this lever forward. To lock the unit, simply push the lever backward. No pull or twisting motion is required with the Husky. Within this section of the winch is heart of the Husky: the worm drive.
Unlike planetary winches, the Husky 10 drives the winch drum with a worm gear mechanism. The motor turns the worm, which in turn turns the splined wheel attached to the winch drum. The entire assembly is bathed in gear oil that can be drained and renewed at regular service intervals.
Here is a close-up of the worm. Operation is very smooth.
This box contains the Husky 10's solenoid.
This solenoid box is usually mounted to the side of the Husky, on the driver's side of the vehicle. John's Defender employs this method.
Our Husky 10 comes standard with the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid.
This unit is both stronger and more water-resistant than standard solenoids. The gasket bisecting the Albright's case seals out water and other contaminants.
The power cables feature water-resistant boots.
The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is highly water resistant. A the 2003 SEMA Show, Superwinch displayed just how water resistant the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is. This entire assembly is contained within an aquarium and yet the solenoid operates properly.
The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is triggered by wires that lead to the remote plug on the solenoid box.
The Husky 10's equipped with the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid feature a new plug, very similar in design to the WARN remote plugs.
The new plug features a different pattern from that of previous designs, and thus the new Superwinch male and female plugs for the remote are not interchangeable with older models.
This is of little importance, as Superwinch also recently redesigned its winch remote. The new remote is a copy of the excellent WARN remote. The wire emanates from the top of the unit rather than from the bottom of the handle; the unit is coated with black rubber, and the there are shields flanking the toggle control to prevent inadvertently triggering the winch.
The remote is controlled with a single three-position, momentary toggle switch.
Simply push forward on the toggle to winch out.
Pull on the toggle to winch in. This is a very simple and intuitive method of operation, and is far superior to the older Superwinch remote, white used both a direction selector and trigger actuator.
The bottom of the remote's handle features a slot that accepts a wrist lanyard.
To use the lanyard, simply insert your hand through the lanyard. If you do not like using a lanyard, you can simply ignore it or remove it completely.
Standard Husky 10's come with 3/8" x 90' wire rope. If you like, you can remove this wire rope and fit a synthetic winch line. Unlike almost all planetary winches, there is no heat issue with a Husky because there is no drum brake on this winch. The worm drive alone is enough of a brake to hold the drum stationary.
The Bill Burke Signature Series Husky 10 comes standard with 3/8" x 100' AmSteel-Blue (and not the weaker AmSteel) winch line with chafe guard and safety hook.
The hook is a very strong unit with locking gate.
The hook attaches to the winch line's thimble with a clevis pin.
The safety gate is a very sturdy affair and easy to operate.
Superwinch manufactures the Husky with or without a roller fairlead. Our Husky 10's all come standard with the roller fairlead, which we opine is far superior to a hawse fairlead.
Superwinch has also changed its roller fairlead design. The new roller fairlead features welded reinforcements at the joints. Furthermore, the rollers are now secured with C-clips rather than bolts.
The roller fairlead is a good thing. Don't dispense with this very useful device to fit some ridiculous CNC'd "billet" hawse fairlead.
If your ARB, TJM, or other winch bumper requires you to fit a planetary winch, then a superb choice is the new Superwinch EP9.0. The EP9.0 that we sell comes standard with the Albright Heavy-Duty solenoid, roller fairlead, ergonomic remote control, safety hook, and pulley block.
The EP9.0 (left) and EPi9.0 (right) are the latest winches in the Superwinch line. The EPi9.0 features an integrated solenoid within a bridge. We much prefer designs like the EP9.0, which provide a cleaner look and the solenoid pack can be moved and hidden elsewhere if desired. The EP9.0 is also compatible with winch bumpers that require the winch to be mounted feet forward.
Here are the dimensions of the EP9.0.
Above is the EP9.0 Owner's Manual.
As it comes from the factory, the EP9.0's selector faces up, opposite the mounting feet.
Like all good planetary winches, the EP9.0 permits the user to change the orientation of the winch's selector. ARB Winch Bars typically mount their winches feet forward, while TJM Bull Bars mount their winches both feet-forward and feet-down, depending on the particular model. In the photo above, the selector has been rotated 90 degrees forward to suit a feet-forward mounting configuration. If this winch were mounted with its feet facing forward, then the selector would be situated on top of the winch for easy access.
By unthreading the mounting bolts, the user can orient the selector and brake cover to suit feet-down or feet-forward mounting positions.
The selector on the EP is very intuitive and easy to use. To disengage the winch and freespool, simply pull on the selector and turn it 90 degrees.
When so pulled and turned, the tip of the selector will disengage from the drum surrounding the gears and the winch will be in freespool mode.
The EP series of winches will feature a three-stage planetary gear system. That blue cylindrical object to the right of the gears is the EP's brake.
Yes, the brake on the EP9.0 is not contained inside the drum. Rather, the brake is situated outside the drum and opposite the winch's motor. This means that while this unit is braked when not in operation (just like all planetary winches), the winch's drum will not get hot and melt synthetic winch lines. The Superwinch EP9.0 is the first planetary-gear winch to have such a feature and such compatibility with synthetic winch lines. With the EP, you can power in or power out with a synthetic winch line, all without fear that you are going to melt your synthetic winch line.
This brake housed within the drum is why most planetary-gear winches are not 100% compatible with synthetic winch lines. When the winch is powered out under load, the drum rotates against the brake and the drum heats up. If the winch is powered out for long periods, it is quite possible to melt or otherwise damage the synthetic winch line. The EP9.0 suffers from no such heat issues and is 100% compatible with synthetic winch lines.
Like the latest Husky 10, the EP9.0 comes standard with the Albright Heavy-Duty solenoid.
The EP9.0's power cables are long enough to reach the battery on most non-Defender applications.
The EP9.0's we sell come standard with a roller fairlead.
The roller fairlead is a high-quality unit with substantial construction.
The EP9.0 also comes standard with several other features that distinguish it from past Superwinch models and the models from other winch companies. The remote is the newest ergonomic remote; the hook is the safety-type with a clasp, and the pulley block is included.
The ergonomic remote is identical to the remote supplied with the Husky 10. For those of you who are accustomed to the older Superwinch remote with its separate selector and trigger actuation, this remote will be another world to you.
The EP9.0's hook comes standard with a safety clasp to prevent the hook from falling off its mooring when the winch line is not under load. A finger protector is also included to prevent sucking one's fingers into the roller fairlead while respooling the winch. This would not be a good thing.
The EP9.0 also comes standard with a pulley block, which is described more particularly below.
If your winch bumper will not accept the Husky 10 or the EP9.0, then the X9 remains an excellent choice. The X9 is the mainstay in the Superwinch product line.
Some winch bumpers like the TJM T15 Bull Bar for the Discovery Series II will not accept the wider EP9.0 but will accommodate the X9.
Here are the dimensions of the X9, which is slightly narrower than the EP9.0.
Above is the X9 Owner's Manual.
The X9's selector is very easy to manipulate. To freespool the winch, simply pull the lever sideways slightly and turn the selector toward the desired direction. The selector is clearly marked. Like all good planetary winches, the X9 permits the user to change the orientation of the winch's selector to suit different mounting orientations. ARB Winch Bars typically mount their winches feet forward, while TJM Bull Bars mount their winches both feet-forward and feet-down, depending on the particular model.
Here is a close-up of the X9's planetary gears.
The X9 features a single-stage planetary gear system. This single-stage system does not provide the versatility of the EP9.0's three-stage system, yet offers simplicity and inherently greater reliability.
Cursory winching directions are plastered onto the winch.
The correction orientation of the rotation direction of the drum is also provided. However, these stickers do not and cannot replace the X9's owner's manual.
Wiring the X9 is very simple. This is the wiring diagram for the X9's electrical pieces.
The X9 comes standard with 100' of 5/16" steel wire rope. The hook is very strong.
Our version of the X9 also comes standard with the roller fairlead.
Another option for winch remote controls is Superwinch's Wireless Winch Control.
Many times during solo trips, you will find your standard winch remote control's cable is too short. For example, you may need to set your Pull-Pal Land Anchor. The way to set the Pull-Pal is to keep it oriented vertically and let it the winch dig the Pull-Pal's blade into the ground. If the nearest anchor point for the Pull-Pal is far away from your vehicle and you don't have a friend to hold the Pull-Pal stationary, then the wireless remote is very handy.
The heart of the Wireless Winch Control is a control box that plugs directly into your existing remote plug. Unlike many other wireless winch controls, the Superwinch Wireless Winch Control supplements rather than replaces your existing, wired remote control. Just plug the Wireless Winch Control into your existing remote plug and you can operate your winch with the wireless remote controls. You can mount the antenna and control box any place you desire. Or you can choose not to mount them at all and just keep them handy in case you require a wireless application in the field. It's up to you.
Each Wireless Winch Control kit comes with two remote controls.
There are buttons on the wireless units for winching in and winching out.
The antenna that attaches to the control box receives the transmitted signals from the wireless remotes. The control box then sends these signals your winch solenoid.
The control box may be mounted anywhere, even inside your vehicle's cabin. You can turn on and off the control box, as well as winch in and winch out using the control box as a remote control. Thus, the control box may also act as a back-up winch remote in case your existing winch remote and wireless remotes should fail.
Superwinch remote patterns have changed over the years. The newer remotes shown on the left feature a seven-pin design. The older remotes like the one shown on the right feature a four-pin design. Be sure to order the correct Wireless Winch Control for your remote type.
If you have an older Superwinch and want to upgrade to the new Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid, the part required for the conversion is available separately.
The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is both stronger and more water-resistant than standard solenoids. The parts are contained within a housing, and a large gasket bisecting the Albright's case seals out water and other contaminants.
The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is highly water resistant. A the 2003 SEMA Show, Superwinch displayed just how water resistant the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is. This entire assembly is contained within an aquarium and yet the solenoid operates properly.
The Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is also considerably smaller than other winch solenoids, making it much easier to install in confined spaces.
Wiring the Albright Heavy-Duty Solenoid is not difficult. It wires just like your existing solenoids.
Wire locations are color-coded.
If you want to upgrade your existing winch, this is one way to do it.
A very nice piece of equipment for your winch is the Heavy-Duty 7750A Pulley Block. This is a very compact and handsome unit, yet it doubles the pulling capacity of your winch.
Other pulley blocks like the WARN or ARB units are very large feature lots of sharp edges on them. We much prefer the Superwinch Heavy-Duty Pulley Block.
The Superwinch Heavy-Duty Pulley Block is also a higher quality unit than other models. The pulley is not cast.
The Heavy-Duty Pulley Block scissors open so that you can insert your winch line.
Even with a winch and pulley block and solid front recovery Points like the Shackle Mounting Brackets or Safety Tow Hooks fitted to your vehicle, you still require a solid recovery point for the rear of your vehicle. You may need to pulled backward, or you may have to give other vehicles a tug with a recovery strap. Or perhaps a tug with a strap would be too dangerous and the vehicle behind you needs to use your vehicle as a winch anchor. Or what if you have to lift the rear of your vehicle with a Hi-Lift Jack and there is no lifting point on the rear of your vehicle? Or what if you need to use your Hi-Lift Jack, and Choker Chain as a hand winch to pull your rear? The possibilities are almost endless, but the need for a solid rear recovery point is absolute. The Superwinch Receiver Shackle Bracket fits such a purpose, and enables you solidly to mount a standard 3/4" Bow Shackle to your vehicle's Class 3 receiver hitch.
Superwinch's older Receiver Shackle Brackets featured a matte black finish.
The latest Receiver Shackle Brackets feature a gloss black finish. A 3/4" Bow Shackle comes standard with the Receiver Shackle Bracket.
The Receiver Shackle Bracket is sized so as to fit a Class 3 receiver hitch.
Not included with the Receiver Shackle Bracket is a hitch pin for securing the Receiver Shackle Bracket to your Class 3 receiver. Superwinch omits the pin because some people prefer to fit locking hitch pins to prevent theft of the Receiver Shackle Bracket. We believe a quickly detachable hitch pin like the Curt Manufacturing 5/8" Hitch Pin is a better way, as the Receiver Shackle Bracket can more easily be removed on the trail if required simply by removing the R-clip and pulling out the hitch pin. If you don't want your Receiver Shackle Bracket to get stolen, just take it off when you're not on the trail. It really is that simple. Besides, it is the mark of a poseur to drive around town with this thing attached to the back of your vehicle for that "rugged look".
Attaching the Receiver Shackle Bracket to your trailer hitch is very simple. Here is a layout of the configuration with all of the elements separated.
And here are the same elements combined.
Just slide the Receiver Shackle Bracket into your trailer hitch, insert the hitch pin, and secure the hitch pin with its R-clip. You are now ready to attach your Expeditionware Recovery Strap when necessary.
The QuickConnect permits fast and easy connection and disconnection of your winch's power cables. The QuickConnect handles 2-4 AWG power cables and prevents third parties from using your winch to vandalize your vehicle or anything else. Simply disconnect your winch's power supply when not in use and connect your winch before hitting the trail.
All of the components necessary to hook up the QuickConnect to your winch's power cables are included. When the ends of QuickConnect kit are separated, the ends are capped with the tethered black covers. This is a very handy device to have on your winch.
If you are fitting a winch to your vehicle, we recommend upgrading your battery to one or more Odyssey or Optima batteries. The greater cranking amps and power reserve of these batteries will increase your winch performance.
For powering your high-amperage equipment, we recommend the JL Audio Power Wire. The JL Audio Power Wire is constructed of highly flexible, 99.999% pure oxygen-free, fine-strand copper to true AWG specifications.
For powering your high-amperage equipment, we recommend the JL Audio Power Wire. The JL Audio Power Wire is constructed of highly flexible, 99.999% pure oxygen-free, fine-strand copper to true AWG specifications. Don't confuse the JL Audio Power Wire with inferior wire. The Power Wire's compacted strand orientation and the very high strand count provide excellent conductivity while maintaining outstanding flexibility to facilitate routing. Only top-quality power cable like the JL Audio Power Wire features such high-quality copper wires.
Note how much more flexible the JL Audio Power Wire is, even though the JL Audio Power Wire shown is 1/0 AWG and the standard cable is 2 AWG. The 2 AWG JL Audio Power Wire is even more flexible than the 1/0 AWG Power Wire. When routing your thick power cables, the flexibility of the JL Audio Power Wire really comes into play. You can route this JL Audio Power Wire around and through places where inferior wire will not work.
The red color designates positive applications and the black color designates ground applications. For applications like terminating power and ground connections to factory battery connectors and winch solenoid, as well as for supplemental grounds, we recommend the JL Audio 1/0 AWG Ring Terminals.
Ground your winch properly. Most don't realize that the ground connection is every bit as critical as the positive connection. A poor ground degrades system performance and will cause a multitude of other problems. The JL Audio Bolt-On Master Ground Lug for 8 AWG, 4 AWG, 2 AWG, and JL Audio Ring Terminals will ensure proper grounding that lasts under the most demanding conditions.
The finest winch in the world is useless if you have nothing to anchor your winch hook against. There will not always be a tree or large stone or another vehicle handy when you need to recover your own vehicle. The best solution for this application is the Pull-Pal Land Anchor.
There are some who contend that a winch has very limited use in soft sand. We cannot agree. So long as your winch is powerful and you have a Pull-Pal, you can get unstuck using these two tools. And if you can winch off another vehicle, your winch will work that much better.
The Pull-Pal works even in very soft sand, as Ho found at Pismo Beach when he was stuck in the middle of nowhere and no suitable anchor was to be found. This Pull-Pal dug and dug and kept on digging until it was it was solidly secured to the ground. Ho then used it as an anchor to secure himself as he winched up a dune with his Husky 10. When there are no trees or other vehicles around, the Pull-Pal is priceless.
Having the proper winch and winching tools is but part of the formula for safe and effective recoveries. No matter what recovery tools you acquire, you must possess the knowledge and skill to use them safely and efficiently. We believe there is no better teacher for inculcating such knowledge and skill than Bill Burke of 4-Wheeling America.
If you cannot attend one of Bill's training seminars, then the Getting UNStuck DVD is available. In this DVD, Bill has taken his almost half century of fourwheeling experience and condensed it into two hours of detailed vehicle recovery techniques. Traveling from Moab to the beaches of Cape Cod and back across the Colorado Rockies, Bill takes us through desert and barren mountain peaks to illustrate the proper recovery techniques and proper use of recovery products such as Superwinch Winches & Winching Tools, Bow Shackles, Pull-Pal Land Anchor, Hi-Lift Jack, Heavy-Duty Transport Chains, Protective Gloves, proper recovery points like the Shackle Mounting Brackets or Dixon-Bate Tow Jaws, RUD 4x4 Grip Chains, and synthetic winch lines. This DVD is not a replacement for personal training with Bill, but it is a very good start in the right direction.
4-Wheeling America Getting UNStuck Instructional DVD
ARB Bull Bars
ARB 3/4" Bow Shackles
Curt Manufacturing Recovery Equipment
Dixon-Bate Tow Jaws
Expeditionware Backing Plates
Expeditionware Recovery Straps
Expeditionware Winch Lines
Hi-Lift Jacks
JL Audio Engineered Connection Systems
Land Rover Genuine Parts JATE Rings
Land Rover Genuine Parts Recovery Shovel
Odyssey Batteries
PMI Recovery Gloves
Pull-Pal Land Anchor
Shackle Mounting Brackets