BEST POWERSPORTS WINCHES AND ACCESSORIES
BEST POWERSPORTS WINCHES AND ACCESSORIES
Power and convenience By the staff of Dirt Wheels
Winches have been the number-one installed accessory on ATVs and UTVs for decades now. Their uses are endless. From getting you or a friend unstuck to uprighting a tipped vehicle, or lifting a harvested animal, a winch is the tool you need.
We checked in with the top winch manufacturers to learn about their latest ATV/UTV winches and accessories that you need to know about. The 5000lb Quad Boss winch shown here mounted on a Can-Am Defender retails for only $406.99. Find a dealer at www.quadboss.com.
SUPERATV
SuperATV’s Ready-Fit winch is a pre-assembled and -wired Black Ops winch that just takes a few bolts and plugs to install. It comes with your choice of 4500- or 6000-pound winches for a variety of machines, so you’ll be ready to recover in no time.
Price: $418.95–$499.95
SuperATV’s heavy-duty 2-inch receiver mount will accept up to a 12,000-pound winch. Now you can use the same winch on your truck or your UTV. All hardware is included, and the winch is sold separately.
Price: $179.95
The Game Loader rack is designed to lift any heavy object into the bed of a Ranger, General, Defender or UForce. It’s made out of 1.5-inch steel tubing and mounts with no drilling or fabrication. At the business end, you will find a compact 500-pound winch that is operated by a corded remote. You can also add a pair of cube lights for under $100.
Price: $599.95
OPEN TRAIL
If you are looking for an affordable winch setup, the 3500-pound steel-wire winch from Open Trail is it. Backed by a one-year warranty, this winch comes with 39 feet of steel cable wrapped around a IP67 waterproof housing that’s perfect for your utility ATV, SxS bed or trailer.
Price: $274.95
Through your WPS dealer, you can order 50 feet of replacement and pre-stretched synthetic rope in 3/16- or 1/4-inch sizing in blue, red, yellow, green or black colors. Each end has a 5-foot protective sleeve. Working limits are 3500–4000 pounds for the 3/16-inch and 4000–7800 pounds for the 1/4-inch sizing.
Price: $102.95–$146.95
Open Trail offers a massive 6000-pound winch to take care of those big jobs. It comes with a dash switch and wireless remote, and 49 feet of 1/4-inch synthetic rope wrapped around a IP67-rated waterproof housing.
Price: $414.95
MOOSE
The UTV cargo-bed winch mount from Moose is like having an extra set of hands. For Polaris and Can-Am models, the plate attaches with OEM anchors; other brands use basic hardware with some drilling required. After that, you mount the small winch of your choice and wire it to your rig.
Price: $140.95
A receiver-style winch cradle is the perfect way to temporarily use a winch on the front or back of your rig, or possibly swap it from rig to rig. The cradle will fit any ATV with a 1 1/4- or 2-inch recovery hitch, and you can mount any 4500-pound-or-smaller winch that uses a two- or four-bolt pattern. One pair of quick-disconnect plugs are included. Winch sold separately.
Price: $85.95–$92.95
A Moose Soft Shackle makes hooking winches up to anything simpler and safer. No longer do you have to wrap your winch’s hook around its own cable or risk damaging the metal frame of a stuck vehicle. This Soft Shackle uses a 5/16-inch rope size with a breaking strength of 17,600 pounds.
Price: $14.95
OPEN ROAD
For applications where you need something with more oomph than 2500 pounds, Open Road’s 4500-pound ATV/UTV winch is yet another aggressively priced option. Offering a 1.3-horsepower motor paired to a three-stage planetary gear with a 166:1 ratio, this budget-friendly option has plenty of pulling power. This winch also comes with a 15-meter synthetic rope with an unloaded line rate of nearly 20 feet a minute.
Price: $169.99
Open Road’s 2500-pound winch provides all the necessary utility you would want out of a lighter-capacity winch at a very affordable price point. Offering a lighter 2500 pounds of capacity with 50 feet of 3/16-inch synthetic nylon rope for use on lighter tasks that don’t require higher capacities, this winch is a bargain. Installation is made easier with 10 feet of wire for flexibility, as well as two included wireless remote controls for the winch, which boast an 82-foot range.
Price: $112.99
ROUGH COUNTRY
Replacement synthetic rope from Rough Country offers 7000 pounds of rated capacity and comes in 50-foot spools for your winch. The rope is available in red, green, orange or purple for those who want to have a higher visibility line as well. Each set of replacement line comes with a clevis hook and a protective sleeve.
Price: $39.95
Rough Country’s Soft Shackle is a great way to ensure there is no damage to any paint when recovering vehicles. Made from gray 7/16-inch rope with a breaking strength of a whopping 34,000 pounds, this is a nifty and useful addition to your winch toolkit.
Price: $29.95
Rough Country’s 4500-pound-capacity winch offers great specifications for its price point. While not rated as waterproof, the design includes a water-resistant solenoid and receiver box. Its 1.4-horsepower motor is paired to 50 feet of ¼-inch synthetic rope for all your winching needs. A wireless remote and wired dash-mounted switch are included for use as well with a relatively straightforward installation for a winch.
Price: $209.95
MOTO ALLIANCE
The Moto Alliance Viper V2 series of winches come with a variety of configurations for your needs. Available in 3500-, 4500- and 6000-pound capacities and a variety of colors of synthetic rope available, you can make the perfect winch for your ATV/UTV. No matter what options you choose when ordering, all Viper V2 winches are rated as IP67 waterproof rating, as well as an attractive aluminum body that is sure to stand up to plenty of abuse. Each kit also comes with a wireless remote for operation when dismounted from your vehicle.
Price: $349.99–$614.97
This winch cover provides an added layer of protection for your winch. For winches without waterproof construction, this cover can add some ease of mind for wet climates with its own waterproof material, as well as durable vinyl construction. Fitment is designed for winches in the 1500–5000-pound range, and the cover has an adjustable fit.
Price: $17.99
WARN
Warn’s Axon 55-S powersports winch is on the higher end of features available. It offers a 5500-pound capacity and 50 feet of 1/4-inch-thick synthetic rope for your needs. The winch itself offers IP68 waterproof construction, as well as a black powdercoat finish. This design also utilizes a single-piece tie-plate instead of traditional tie-bars for added durability. Options for both a rocker switch and wireless remote control for the winch are available as well.
Price: $1049.99
The Warn Light Winch accessory kit provides necessary equipment for using your winch. Included are a 9000-pound-capacity snatch block, winching gloves, 1/2-inch shackle rated to 4500 pounds, as well as a pair of 1-inch by 8-foot tree-trunk protectors all in a heavy-duty carrying bag.
Price: $143.91
The VRX 35 is sized and designed for use as an ATV winch, providing 50 feet of 7/32-inch steel rope and 3500 pounds of capacity. The winch offers the same IP68 waterproof construction and black powdercoat finish as other Warn models while also having a full-metal planetary gear set for smooth winching action. The winch includes a handlebar-mount rocker switch for function.
Price: $469.99
MILE MARKER
This Soft Shackle from Mile Marker offers a fantastic 22,000 pounds of breaking strength for a wide variety of applications. The Shackle itself boasts serious durability as well, featuring construction with cut-resistant binding, letting you count on it when it’s being pushed hard.
Price: $85
If you want a high-performance winch for your ATV, Mile Marker’s 2500-pound ATV winch also boasts impressive specifications at a budget-friendly price. Having a 2.4-horsepower motor and a choice of 42 feet of steel cable or 50 feet of synthetic rope, this winch has pleasantly fast line speeds and plenty of tug to get an ATV out of the mud.. The winch itself is submersible, meaning there should be no worries when fording rivers or otherwise tackling mud holes. Handheld and handlebar control are also provided with the winch for use in whatever situation may arise.
Price: $367
BRONCO
Bronco’s Heavy-Duty ATV winches come in load ratings from 1500 pounds up to 6000 pounds of pulling power. All winches have available options for steel or synthetic cable, as well as an IP67 waterproof construction. Each winch is also available with either wired or wireless control options, and comes with a four-way fairlead roller, universal mounting bracket, a handlebar switch, a wiring kit, and all necessary hardware for installation.
Price: See your local dealer
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