Which winch to you recommend?

[80sforlife]

Hey everyone I am new to this forum. I have a 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 4 seater and we love it. I am in the process I reviewing new winches to purchase. What do you recommend?

 

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[ohanacreek]

Welcome 80sforlife good to have you. For the 700 a 4000lb or 4500lb is recommended for single line pulls, which is the way most people will use one.

 

[BigRiver]

Sometimes economics dictate size and brand. I've used mine more than once and I'm glad that I have a 4500 series winch. I've always prefer Warn as they've been around and have a proven record. As this comes to personal taste, I also prefer the synthetic line over the cable. Easier to use and much safer. Also consider getting a recovery system, which consists of a strap to wrap around the tree with loops on both ends for the winch hook to attach to. This saves any wear on your winch line.

 

[ohanacreek]

...........As this comes to personal taste, I also prefer the synthetic line over the cable. Easier to use and much safer. Also consider getting a recovery system, which consists of a strap to wrap around the tree with loops on both ends for the winch hook to attach to. This saves any wear on your winch line.

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[Tflynn]

Yes Bigriver and Ohanacreek are right. 4000 lbs. minimum (probably 4500 with the P-4) and definitely go with a synthetic line. They are a bit more expensive but worth it for the safety, ease of use, and the WEIGHT SAVINGS. I bought a warn vantage 4000 at cabelas and they had a synthetic version and a steel cable version on the shelf. I picked up both boxes to compare and man was there a difference! Not to mention in a worst case scenerio IF your synthetic line breaks while winching you can just tie it back together and get yourself unstuck. Can't do that with a steel cable.

 

[allgm1]

I'm kind of glad someone started this thread as I'm shopping for winch's also. I had already planned on a 4500# winch, but there are tons and tons of companys making them. I would really like a warn (have 2 on my foreman) but my money is tight and I need a plow and trailer still. A local shop has the Viper line of winch's, does anyone have one ? on line I was looking a KFI.

 

[ohanacreek]

I'm kind of glad someone started this thread as I'm shopping for winch's also. I had already planned on a 4500# winch, but there are tons and tons of companys making them. I would really like a warn (have 2 on my foreman) but my is tight and I need a plow and trailer still. A local shop has the Viper line of winch's, does anyone have one ? on line I was looking a KFI.

I have the SE45 KFI, so far so good, had it since Fall 2013. I would recommend getting the wide version(more rope and longer pull per layer)

 

[hurld]

Superwinch Terra 45 synthetic. Good prices on Amazon

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[linemanlogan]

i just got a KFI winch. I got the 3500 lb one as I got it from a friend very reasonably priced. wishing I would have gotten the 4500 lb but ill see how the 3500 does I guess. hope its not to small

 

[ohanacreek]

i just got a KFI winch. I got the 3500 lb one as I got it from a friend very reasonably priced. wishing I would have gotten the 4500 lb but ill see how the 3500 does I guess. hope its not to small

Had a KFI SE 45 for about 18months great winch wish I'd bought the wide version though more rope and longer layers.

You can always double line pull with a block.

 

[orvalfields]

Kfi stealth 45 love it