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New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 12:25 pm
by ChrisD
On the surface it appears that Warn's new line of winches are not the same quality as the M8000 models. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are regarding the new models?
Re: New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:20 am
by ZAEDOCK
Ramsey.
Re: New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:22 am
by ChrisD
ZAEDOCK wrote:Ramsey.
What about Ramsey?
Re: New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 6:42 pm
by ZAEDOCK
I would buy a Ramsey or Superwinch over a Warn.
Re: New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:51 pm
by Frank
I have a Ramsey 6k rebuild and it hasnt failed me yet . FjR68
Re: New line of Warn winches VR models... thoughts?
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 1:48 pm
by nostaw
Warn is just coming up with a model line to compete with the flood of imported Chinese made low $ winches... They had to sacrifice something to reduce the price...
Check the line speed rating and the motor rating. At no load the M8000 (12v / 4.8 HP motor) reels 42' / s, the VR8000 29' / s (and has no listed motor HP), and all the other loaded speeds show the M8000 pulls faster. Appears they went to a cheaper motor, and probably some of the other internal components got downgraded to lower cost components as well.
Doesn't mean it is junk, just not as tough and somewhat less capable than the older / higher $ models. Look around the web and see what people are saying about them --- I'm sure someone will review it and compare it to the other models.
JW