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Why RED Winches Is Upgrading to Cerakote: The Next Generation of Performance & Finish
Why RED Winches Is Upgrading to Cerakote: The Next Generation of Performance & Finish At RED Winches, engineering high-performance equipment means never settling for "good enough." Every component we build is designed to withstand extreme environmental abuse, high...
Stampede Round Up 2026
Stampede 2026 Back with a bang When the Stampede took a year out wasn't it a long year? No sunny escape to the hills of Devon filled with extreme competition, mud, laughter and fun. Couldn't make it well don't miss out on the action, here is a roundup of the weekend. ...
Equipping the Frontline: Our Winch Mount and Nomad Winch Power the RNLI’s INEOS Grenadiers
Equipping the Frontline: Building the Ultimate Recovery System for the RNLI When the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) modernized their fleet by introducing the INEOS Grenadier as an official launch vehicle for its D-class inshore lifeboats , they required...
Kinetic Ropes vs. Winching: The Hierarchy of Recovery
Kinetic Ropes vs. Winching: The Hierarchy of Recovery When a vehicle is immobilised off-road, jumping straight to the heavy gear isn't just inefficient; it can be introducing unessary risk. Every recovery scenario should follow a strict, logical progression. We call...
Mechanical Advantage & Double Line Pull Calculations
Vehicle Recovery Double Line Pull Calculations & Mechanical Advantage When an off-road vehicle is buried axle-deep in mud, or a commercial recovery vehicle is uprighting an overturned rig, relying on raw motor power alone is a rookie mistake. Even a world-class winch...
Plasma Locks: Which Size Do You Need and How Do You Fit Them?
Deep Dive Plasma Locks Everything you need to know When it comes to securing your synthetic rope to a winch drum, the method you choose is critical. At RED Winches, we developed the Plasma Lock to provide a secure, mechanical attachment that uses the rope's own...
Upgrade: SV-R Billet Seat Risers & Retention Bars
Upgrade: SV-R Billet Seat Risers & Retention Bars The "Perfect Geometry" For the Defender owner, the "Land Rover lean" is a rite of passage, but it shouldn't be a requirement. When we set out to design the SV-R Billet Seat Risers, we didn't just want to create more...
From the UK to the Outback: Daniel Kistler’s King Cobra Transition
From the UK to the Outback: Daniel Kistler’s King Cobra Transition At RED Winches, our engineering is born in the UK, but its true home is wherever the terrain is toughest. This is why we are incredibly proud to see our gear being put to work by Daniel Kistler in...
Winch Rope Care & Inspection Guide
Essential Guide: How to Inspect and Care for Your Synthetic Winch Rope Whether you are using your winch for green laning, recovery, or professional forestry, your synthetic rope is your lifeline. While synthetic rope offers incredible strength and weight advantages...
Case Study: Arctic Trucks Partnership
Case Study: Arctic Trucks Partnership Engineering for the World’s Most Extreme Latitudes Project Overview: RED Winches provides high-torque, mission-critical recovery systems for Arctic Trucks’ re-engineered vehicle platforms. This partnership focuses on delivering...