Choosing the right winch for your needs may seem complex, but it's actually quite simple. Two pieces of information are required:
Vehicle Weight - To calculate your vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), start with your vehicle's curb weight, then add the weight of the supplies and equipment you'll typically be carrying.
Line Pull - The rated line pull of the winch must be high enough to pull your vehicle's GVW while overcoming resistance encountered when you're stuck or on an incline.
Ramsey Winch recommends that you select a winch with a rated line pull at least 12% greater than your GVW.
Two gearing systems are available on different Ramsey Winch models:
PLANETARY
The multiple gears found in planetary gear winches translate to greater pulling speed.
WORM
Consisting of a cylindrical worm and a typical round gear, worm gear winches offer brute strength.
In addition, two types of motors are offered on Ramsey Winches:
Series wound DC motors are more suited to longer duration use.
Permanent magnet DC motors require a lower amperage draw.
Ramsey Winch offers the most complete line of winches in the world for front-mount self-recovery applications. Click here to view all the available winches.
PLANETARY 
WORM