Watch the testing video HERE

EVERY off-road tourer worth its salt should be fitted with a decent winch.

The seven contenders are: Warn Zeon 10-S, Warn Magnum 10K-S, Sherpa Mustang 9500, TJM Torq Winch 9500, Thunder 9500, Bushranger Seal 9.5TH, Runva EWX 9500-Q.

Both of the Warn winches have on-paper ratings of 10,000lb, while the rest of the field have ratings of 9500lb. The winches range in prices from $815 to $2163.

Watch the video to get an insight into the method, process and strategies we utilised to thoroughly (and safely) test each winch.