a 6000lb winch is more than adequate with the rigging one tends to carry, and is usually only in the 40lb range when synth rope is on it. ive been winching for 30 years and never needed any more. i actually kept my bellview, and gave my 8274 to the english chap that bought one of my 40's. i think he drugged me. he got my 1/2 doors and soft top too.
anyway, i noticed that when out alone, which i usually am as im an ******* by choice, i need to winch out the way i came. as a result i had Bumpit off road put a winch carrier in the rear bumper as opposed to a hitch, on the lexus. i looked at sizes of 6000lb winches, albeit, old paperwork, and 7" ht was good, so thats all ive got. fast forward a year later and i want to mount one... and low and behold.... i cant find one! doh!!!!
i think the HF will fit. i just feel dirty using that chinese ****. i wanted a warn, but then i feel stupid paying twice the price an 8000 for 2000 less pull.
it aint easy being me. im difficult.