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OLD GEEZER · Feb 28, 2019

i have a Arctic Alterrra 500 looking to put a winch on it this year. There seems to be 100's of models and sellers as well as prices How do you pick the right one. ATV dealers or parts seem to be higher in price than anywhere else.
Tell me How to Find the right one?

papajake · Feb 28, 2019

Just got an email from rapid revelutions they got new warn winches in look good got some new features

HOTLAP · Feb 28, 2019

I have found that a good brand name does seem to make a difference, they seem more comfortable under high load and seem to last longer.
The main consideration is size, try to get one with the highest pulling power that will fit in the location where you want to install it, remember that the roller fairlead normally does not come with it, again they are available in different weight rating, buy the best highest rated one you can get.
Princess Auto is a good place to get one if your just looking for a cheapie for occasional use, otherwise a dealer or Canadian Tire if your looking for a higher end brand name one.
One thing I did was add a good quality roller snatch block to the cable between the roller fairlead and the hook, allows you to quickly double back the line and double your pulling power if you get in a situation where you can hear your winch is struggling, really helps prolong the life of the winch.
Remember to get a tree strap, don't just wrap your cable around the tree.

craggar2011 · Feb 28, 2019

Two things that I would add are nylon rope and a wireless remote.

doorfx · Feb 28, 2019

You will need a mounting plate for that machine.

moyiesledhead · Feb 28, 2019

Heard good things about these: http://www.canadawinch.com/canada/index.htm

papajake · Feb 28, 2019

Princess auto has a nice 3500 on sale with synthetic rope less than 200.00

Hauler · Feb 28, 2019

The runva 3500 is what i run all metal no plastic works really great fast shippping good place to shop

Frosty19 · Mar 1, 2019

papajake said:
Princess auto has a nice 3500 on sale with synthetic rope less than 200.00

I had similar to one of these on my first quad and it held up fine for me. Seemed like it had lots of pulling power

Hauler · Mar 1, 2019

yes mine is five years old and still works great

seen46 · Mar 2, 2019

Always had really good luck with Viper winches. And there customer service was awesome. Had parts sent to me a couple times when i needed. Even with no warranty, no charge.
But with the crap CDN $ I think your best bet would be to pick up a Super winch on sale. $203 for the Terra 3500 right now at PA. Great winch Never had one fail.

Rene G · Mar 2, 2019

Check amazon, they have super winch, runva, warn and more with some really good pricing

mxzguy · Mar 2, 2019

X2 on the super winch Terra series I have the 3500 on my Grizz and the 2500 on the wife's Kodiac had no issues with eather one they sell them a Princess Auto

1200 · Mar 9, 2019

Rope is junk cable is only way

brutematt750 · Mar 9, 2019

1200 said:
Rope is junk cable is only way

I disagree

doorfx · Mar 9, 2019

X2^^^^^^^

Ronaha · Mar 9, 2019

I like cable more, but it has to be oiled all the time or it will rott as quick as rope.I have had 3 selnoids go bad from Warn but no winch problems....it's probably all Chinese (brands)

SHREK1 · Mar 9, 2019

1200 said:
Rope is junk cable is only way

ever hear this before, why do you say? Broke many cables , never a rope, I’m rope all the way I will remove a new cable just to put on a rope

craggar2011 · Mar 9, 2019

SHREK1 said:
I’m rope all the way I will remove a new cable just to put on a rope

Same here

Rene G · Mar 9, 2019

Rope works great, I agree ^^

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