P500 Winch size

[iam_canadian22]

Im looking to install a winch on my p5 and wondering if a 3500lb is enough or should i go bigger?

 

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[sam3006]

I've got a 2500 on mine and have used it several times to get out everything from deep mud to the side of a very steep hill after I slid off the firebreak and almost turned it over. I use mine quite a lot and while bigger would be good, the 2500 has been 100% acceptable for me. So yes, I'd say a 3500 would be fine. One "must have" accessory for me is the wireless remote, it was really nice on the steep hillside.

 

[Lynn]

Should be enough, but always carry a snatch block or 2 for those bad situations, you never know when you'll need them.

 

[iam_canadian22]

Thank you very much, the winch im looking at comes with a wireless remote actually, im sure like you said it will be nice to have at some point

 

[Moose308]

Im looking to install a winch on my p5 and wondering if a 3500lb is enough or should i go bigger?

3500 but get a good one.Naturally 4500 is better.

 

[Hondasxs]

@iam_canadian22 What brand u going with? wide or normal spool?

 

[scott]

I only buy wide spool never have liked the narrow ones.

 

[Rustell]

The synthetic line sure is nice...

 

[Fordman]

I have the Warn 2500 & have had no issues! Used in a couple of rough pulls & worked like a champ!

 

[ohanacreek]

Viper 6000lb synthetic...J/K I have no idea if Viper is any good...but they do have a 6000lb SXS winch

 

[Moose308]

Viper 6000lb synthetic...J/K I have no idea if Viper is any good...but they do have a 6000lb SXS winch

Might consider Superwinch Terra series

 

[p500fan]

Might consider Superwinch Terra series

I have always been a Warn user, (mainly because Ramsey doesn't make ATV/UTV winches), but I have just purchased a Superwinch Terra 35. It was on sale on Amazon, so I decided to take a chance. So far, I have been impressed. It seems well put together, and simple to install/operate. It came highly recommended from several of the locals, who run the big 800 & 1,000 Can-Am ATVs. While I have not taxed it, yet, I'm confident that it will be enough to pull the P500 out of just about anything I would drive into.

 

[iam_canadian22]

I plan on trying a promax 3500 from royal distributing, great price and i havent seen a bad review yet, every review i seen said they are very impressed, next choice would be a viper elite

 

[ohanacreek]

I had the SE45 KFI it was good but I'll get a wide spool next time. If you have wire mount or other bits needed for install KFI will sell you ONLY what you need. I'll just be buying a winch and contactor next time from them as I have all the other pieces or am sourcing them from other places.

 

[Tim]

Honda sells a Warn 2500. I am putting on a Superwinch Terra 3500 on because the price is right, compared the Warn Honda sell. I would think Honda as big as they are would be able to determine the correct size winch to pull out their machine. After all if you use a pulley the mechanical advantage is double. That would 7000# in my case. The machine is less than 1000#. If it is stuck so that 7000# cannot pull it out, it is probably toast anyway. Just my thoughts for what little they are worth.

 

[Moose308]

Honda sells a Warn 2500. I am putting on a Superwinch Terra 3500 on because the price is right, compared the Warn Honda sell. I would think Honda as big as they are would be able to determine the correct size winch to pull out their machine. After all if you use a pulley the mechanical advantage is double. That would 7000# in my case. The machine is less than 1000#. If it is stuck so that 7000# cannot pull it out, it is probably toast anyway. Just my thoughts for what little they are worth.

I bought the terra 35 also.I own some warns also.I know the superwinch is built stronger. You have a great piece of equipment. Plenty big.

 

[jak9922]

Terra35/45 whichver one you can find cheaper at the time i belive best bang for buck

 

[ohanacreek]

After talking to a friend and then taking his info and doing some digging. Looks like I'm going with a MileMarker winch, ONLY 170amp draw at 4500 pull!!!! HALF what most of the others are!

 

[jak9922]

terra 45 states at 4500lb its 178a

 

[ohanacreek]

I said most not all, I couldn't remember the one (Superwinch) that was close. Thanks for looking.

AMP Draw wasn't the only reason, apparently the MileMarker pulls so hard it snaps cables rated for use with it, I'll replace the 80' of steel rope with @12000lb synth and be happy.

(only 38' of synth will fit on the KFI SE45 and probably something similar with other 4500lb winches)