ATV winch reviews, sizing guides and mounting tutorials for four-wheelers and quads.
The X-BULL 4500 lb winch is a budget 12V winch for ATVs and UTVs with a 1.9 HP permanent-magnet motor, 50 feet of synthetic rope, wireless and wired remotes, and IP68 sealing. It delivers the headline specs of winches costing twice as much, backed by a 12-month manufacturer warranty. If you need a capable recovery
For most ATV riders, a 3500 lb winch is the sweet spot: plenty of margin over the 1.5x rule for machines up to about 2,300 lb loaded, lighter, cheaper, and easier on your battery. Step up to a 4500 lb winch only if you ride a heavy 4-seat UTV, plow snow commercially, or regularly recover
The best winch for a Polaris Sportsman 570 is the WARN VRX 35-S: 3,500 lb of capacity, synthetic rope, IP68 waterproofing, and a lifetime mechanical warranty. It bolts to the 570 with a vehicle-specific KFI winch mount. If you want the simplest install, a KFI Assault Series plug-n-play kit bundles winch, mount, and wiring for
The best 4500 lb winch for most ATV and UTV owners is the WARN VRX 45-S: all-metal construction, IP68 waterproofing, synthetic rope, and a limited lifetime mechanical warranty. If you want a strong alternative, the Superwinch Terra 45SR matches the 4,500 lb rating with IP67 sealing and a sealed solenoid with circuit breaker, usually for
Our Top Pick AFFORDABLE Extreme Max 5600 PREMIUM Bravex Electric 12V 3500lb RECOMMENDED Champion 3000-lb If you’re looking for the best ATV winch for the money, you need to consider a few things. The first is the weight capacity. You’ll want to make sure the winch can handle your ATV and any gear you plan