The humble winch bumper is a rescue and recovery item that may be optional but unlocks several plus points for the average overland enthusiast.
With the capability to self-recover at a moment’s notice when stuck in adverse terrain like mud, sand and snow, a winch bumper means no more relying on other vehicles for extraction. It’s what makes it invaluable during solo 4×4 expeditions and remote area travel, as well as an integral part of the wider vehicle protection picture.
As Off-Road Pull explains, the addition of a winch bumper makes light work of tackling the toughest settings in more ways than one:
“The design of a winch bumper is particularly beneficial for improving your vehicle’s approach angle. The approach angle is the maximum angle of a ramp or obstacle that your vehicle can climb without any part of the bumper or front underside making contact. Winch bumpers are often designed to be more compact or have angled edges compared to standard bumpers.”
But, enough about the benefits of winch bumper installation, what are your options? In this blog post, we’re focusing on winch bumpers available for the popular Mitsubishi L200, a make and model favoured by the most extreme off-roaders looking to enjoy all the thrills and spills of the trail.
To the Sahara and beyond
The Sahara Winch Bumper Bar is a bestseller in our Mitsubishi L200 collection. This premium quality recovery essential comes to you from world-leading 4×4 brand ARB and has been developed specifically for the Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 B40 2005-15.
With its all-steel construction and durable powder coat finish, the bumper is one of the most hard-wearing on the market as well as the most versatile. It can be paired with countless touring essentials – including driving lights, winches and CB antennas – to make your off-road trip even safer and more successful.
Our ARB winch bumper kits provide everything you need to fit like a pro, with hardware and full instructions included as standard. Matching rear bumpers and side protection is also available.
A worthy rival
Another product that is primed with the L200 in mind is the Rival Front Winch Bumper. Unlike the ARB Sahara Winch Bumper Bar, it’s constructed using lightweight aluminium. This bumper design is still extremely robust however, with its heavy duty construction, corrosion resistant polymer finish and reinforced design guaranteeing premium protection, whatever the adventure.
Matching rear bumpers will help you complete your setup, while Rival bumpers are also fully compatible with Rival skid plates and other accessories.
We currently stock Rival Front Winch Bumpers for the Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 MQ 2015-19 and Mitsubishi L200 Series 6 MR 2019-23.
Want the best of both worlds?
For recovery and protection in one handy package, you have to take a closer look at our Hidden Winch Bundle.
Suitable for the Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 and 6 MQ MR 2015-21, this clever combo brings together the Warn VR Evo Winch and N4 Winch Mount to deliver a high quality, expertly engineered system that’s ready for anything. With wired and wireless remote control also options, there will be no stopping you on your next adventure!
Check out this and all our other winch bumper options for the Mitsubishi L200 right here to discover the product you’ve been searching for.