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Old 11-09-2009, 05:45 PM
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I was on a job site today at the Air National Guard and I figured all you guys out there that run a Superwinch would be happy to know that the US military approves. I took a quick shot of a small 3000lbs capacity winch that was on a utility trailer. Didn't look like it has seen much use though.
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:56 PM
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A winch made in China by the low cost provider awarded a government contract.

I'm not exactly feeling all ducky about this.
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I love my superwinch its been throught some shity weather and still running good for 399.99 you cant beat that
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Originally Posted by JPop
A winch made in China by the low cost provider awarded a government contract.

I'm not exactly feeling all ducky about this.
X2 nowadays...lowest bidder wins...

Not sayin its a bad company, but I've seen a lot of low quality products purchased by the govt because they're cheap
Old 11-09-2009, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JPop
A winch made in China by the low cost provider awarded a government contract.

I'm not exactly feeling all ducky about this.
they are made in Putnam, CT
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Originally Posted by LUZZO454
they are made in Putnam, CT
Sorry, they are manufactured by Comeup Industries in Taipei.
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These winches are indeed made in China.
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Not sure if it still holds true but when I did contract work for the government, all products what could be used for war had to be produced in the US. These may be built in the US vs China if Superwinch has a plant in the US.
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i always thought the military used warn
Old 11-10-2009, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BBirish
i always thought the military used warn
WERE TALKING ABOUT A SHITTY LITTLE 3K UTILITY TRAILER WINCH THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE THE BASE. SHOW ME A PIC OF A SUPERWINCH ON A(MILITARY) HUMMER AND I'LL BE IMPRESSED.


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