Which Winch?

[KirbyHonda]

I am new to the forum and new to the sxs world. I’m purchasing a 1000-5 deluxe and have been looking at options for several accessories. The biggest hang up is the Winch. I know I would like Warn because I’ve owned them before and had awesome luck out of them both. I’m just not sure about size. I want at least a 4500 but after reading on here some I’m starting to think I should go 6000. But what Warn winch will fit?

 

[Admin]

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I am new to the forum and new to the sxs world. I’m purchasing a 1000-5 deluxe and have been looking at options for several accessories. The biggest hang up is the Winch. I know I would like Warn because I’ve owned them before and had awesome luck out of them both. I’m just not sure about size. I want at least a 4500 but after reading on here some I’m starting to think I should go 6000. But what Warn winch will fit?

Unless you’re purposely seeking out mud holes to bury it in then 4,500 will handle it. A snatch block can double your pulling power (yeah yeah minus friction and any angle loss). Just one guy’s opinion of course.

 

[Remington]

I’m purchasing a 1000-5 deluxe

Welcome from the Putrid Swamp Run Michigan

Dont forget to post pics when u get the rig even if its naked! Or…
Pics Or It Didnt Happen!

I agree with what @JeremieBaker said, 4500 is plenty unless your planning on pulling all of The DC swamp out at once!

 

[Mudder]

Welcome to the forum and the SxS world. What was said ^^^^ IMO.
And remember line pull ratings increase with a lesser # of layers of line spooled on the winch drum. So in a situation with a heavy pull, it may be best to choose an anchor point further away, but check the owners manual for the minimum # of layers needing to stay around the drum.
An example

 

[Smitty335]

I am new to the forum and new to the sxs world. I’m purchasing a 1000-5 deluxe and have been looking at options for several accessories. The biggest hang up is the Winch. I know I would like Warn because I’ve owned them before and had awesome luck out of them both. I’m just not sure about size. I want at least a 4500 but after reading on here some I’m starting to think I should go 6000. But what Warn winch will fit?

Welcome from NW AR!

 

[Mopower58]

Welcome from Mississippi. Smitty and I both have the Viper II 6000 lb with synthetic rope. The Club Store has most of your winching needs covered. More is usually better when winching. Buy once cry once.
#NTC

 

[Scoop]

Welcome, @KirbyHonda. Personally, I think a 4500# winch is too small for the P1K's.

Oh, and don't mind this guy ... he's a little weird, but usually harmless.

Dont forget to post pics when u get the rig even if you're naked! Or…
Pics Or It Didnt Happen!

 

[Rayger143]

I am new to the forum and new to the sxs world. I’m purchasing a 1000-5 deluxe and have been looking at options for several accessories. The biggest hang up is the Winch. I know I would like Warn because I’ve owned them before and had awesome luck out of them both. I’m just not sure about size. I want at least a 4500 but after reading on here some I’m starting to think I should go 6000. But what Warn winch will fit?

Welcome from BC. I would go with what @Mopower58 says. The club store has great service and will hook you up with what you need.

winches

store.hondasxs.com

 

[DRZRon1]

Unless you’re purposely seeking out mud holes to bury it in then 4,500 will handle it. A snatch block can double your pulling power (yeah yeah minus friction and any angle loss). Just one guy’s opinion of course.

A 4500 is way more than enough,

Educate yourself a little on basic physics/winching as most end up going 6k + lol.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

I know I've stalled out my 4500 Superwinch a couple of times. That's why I went with the 6500 on the Talon.

Nobody who has been stuck has ever wished for a smaller winch.

 

[Mopower58]

Some people don't get stuck as badly as others. Don't buy too small of a winch, saying I shoulda bought a bigger winch won't help when you're really stuck.