I cant aford winch ! At least thats what my wench says.. LOL.. I do however have me a strong back and a 17 year old garilla boy to help pull on the come-along. But then agian Im just a flatlander beachbum..So if im stuck its becous Im stuck in the sand or I fell in a bog.. Tow trucks can get were I go too. Never been stuck in the snow and have pulled out many f150,s out of the snow banks. Seems Im the only one on the block with a snow blower too.UGG! What ever you get have fun and be safe.