KFI winch plate and viper Elite winch. I also bought a winch switch off amazon

2019 xp1000

 

KFI 4500 worked like a champ many times this weekend in deep muskeg


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Viper Elite from Moto Alliance. Dash rocker switch and remote. Love it.

 

What size viper elite?

 

Another vote for the KFI 4500. Very clean install as well.

 

Viper elite 6000lB W/ wireless remote, Factor 55 shackle mount, and rocker switch from OTRATTW. Mounted winch to Racer Tech front end brace kit with integrated winch mount plate. Also used fairlead & winch cover from SATV.

 

I also picked up a Viper Elite 6000lb winch w/wireless remote and in-dash switch. I've not installed it yet (just got the RZR last weekend), but plan to install it this weekend.

 

I got the Super ATV synthetic 4500. Great winch, but the remote is pretty cheap/cheesy, and the dash rocker switch failed after a day of riding in heavy rain (no windshield). I replaced it with a waterproof rocker off amazon.

 

Same winch here. It has pulled me out of some pretty steep (or deep) situations. The remote is cheap but it hasn't failed me yet. Also the synthetic line is great! If you happen to break it you can just tie a knot in it and keep going. I had a Warn 3500 lb that got hot and shutdown on me on a steep incline at Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs, replaced it with the SATV 4500 lb and no problems

 

Badlands 3500 winch with KFI Plate

 

Viper elite 4500 lb wide spool. With remote and installed switch in dash

 

Warm provantage. 4500. Bought a year ago. Used once last weekend. Broken. Pulled fine. Coiled fine. Now clutch lever is Jamed and it won’t pull back in.

 

Was this the first use? Asking to find out if the warp cap issue is from all the engine and turbo after cooler heat or from a heavy tow use. First use was extreme heavy pull. It worked for that, then the next time pulled it out it would not engage. Pulled it out and found the end cap warped out of place. Took it apart, put back together and it worked fine until I got on trail and had run for lots of mile. Pulled out and could feel the end cap was warped again.

Warn was quick to send a new cap kit. Trying to figure out a better fix. Since heat seems to be a problem, from the engine, etc. I think. Looking at some kind of wrap on the cap or a heat shield to keep the heat off winch. Other then that, Polaris now has a front bumper to mount a winch on that fits my 2018 Dynamix. $450 to over $500 depend on where bought.

Good to see it is not only me having this issue. Another reason to call Warn so they know there is a real issue and a need for a cap in a different material.

 

Have same problem. Heat warps end cap. Call Warn. Will send a new cap kit


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Had a superatv 4500lb on my old rzr. New rzr has a Polaris HD 4500 (whatever is stock on the trail and rock edition) both been great.


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Polaris Winch, 4500# .Blue rope on 18 dynamix 2 seat, used several times in Glamis it Works well. It comes with a Remote and that is handy, but I also added a rocker on the dash to control the winch, The electronics modules include wiring for a dash rocker...Installation was difficult, but doable in a home shop.

 

Another vote for the viper elite. Motoalliance has a great service rep too. I have a write up in the how to section with pics on how to install. Was a little confusing installing the first time but I made notes after I sorted it out that should clear things up for those who are new to it.

 

KFI stealth 4500 with synthetic line. Pulls line a champ and parts are replaceable if something breaks

 

I have a 19' XPT aswell. Is anyone running a Warn Axon 45-S or 45-C? The KFI plate is what im thinking of going with as the warn plate doesnt show fitment with 2019. Does anyone know if something changed?

 

Do not believe the Axon will fit inside. You would need a bumper and mount it outside. Warn told me the Axon is taller and wider. The older style just barely fit. Mounting it on a bumper makes them so much easier to use. Not much room with the XPT inside. Hard to even find the end to engage etc.. Plus mounting outside will keep all the engine and turbo after cooler heat of the winch. Have a 2018 and you have to have the correct mounting plate for inside. I'm really looking at a bumper myself to move my winch outside. Seems I use it more to help others then use in for myself. One draw back on the Axon is they do not have a remote yet. I really like having a remote for the hard pulls. Can keep a much better eye on what is happening. The good thing about the Axon is longer and harder pull time and a much better engagement system.

Have a fellow rider who has a Polaris, first hard pull burned out the motor and they were on back order.

Based on my experience I would go with a front bumper to mount the winch to. Go with the biggest winch, the 5500 with synthetic rope and do without a remote until Warn offers one.

 

took my clutch apart and cleaned it, its working fine again.

 

Same with mine UNTIL I was on long rides and needed to move a downed tree. Same thing. Pulled the line and it would not engage again.

 

I’m going to carry snap ring pliers so at the least I can remove the cover and push the pins in manually. Not sure if it’s dirt causing this or the location of my winch bumper is over heating it from the radiator. Either way not an ideal situation for a safety device.

 

Not sure if you ever resolved this, but I had the same issue on a ProVantage I had on my wolverine back in the day. However, it had nothing to do with heat. It's a design flaw; the metal pin guide is clocked to far and when you rotate it all the way to free spool it passes the plastic ramp edge and drops over it, getting stuck. I cut the back side of this ramp off at a 45° angle to fix it. This is after I bought a whole new end cap assembly of course, since I did not discover the problem until in was in a mudhole...and proceeded to rip the cover off with my leatherman lol. I'll see if I can dig up some pictures.


Edit: The picture below shows the ring that catches on the square edge of the ramp from over traveling. File off this edge and it will work.

 

One could see the wrap in the cap. No question as to heat being the culprit.

 

Well that sucks to hear. So they have two completely different different issues causing the same problem...Do you happen to have any pics of yours? I just wonder if they changed the internal design since my version.

 

Thanks for the pic. I will try filing off the square edge and see if it helps.

 

No problem. Just start small, don't take off too much as that ramp is what lifts the pins out. I think I used a pair of needle nose pliers and bent the lip of the metal ring up a bit to help the ramping action in reverse.

 

Popo 4500 with HMF winch bumper. I know not the best pic but you get the idea.

https://www.rzrforums.net/rzr-xp-turbo/466897-2018-xp-turbo-polaris-winch-2.html#post5922254

 

We run many may winches in a rather large riding group. The best winch out there with no failures to date is the Superwinch Terra series. Steel Drum, built like a tank.

 

Motoalliance. Viperelite 6000lbs.. I have a 2018 xp turbo 2 seat!!! Works great,and priced well!! So far no issues