Car pulling winch is a mechanical or electric device used to pull, recover, or move vehicles, especially when a car is stuck in mud, sand, a ditch, or on rough terrain.
Common types
* Electric winch – powered by the vehicle’s battery; common for 4×4 recovery.
* Hydraulic winch – powered by the vehicle’s hydraulic system; suitable for heavy-duty use.
* Manual hand winch – operated by a lever; useful where there is no electrical power.
* Portable winch – can be attached temporarily to suitable anchor points.