Is it possible to stuff a Warn RT40 winch onto an 800 Sportsman? I know the mounting pattern is bigger for the 40, and it is for UTVs, not ATVs.

The reason is that my Warn 3.0ci winch holds 50' of 3/16 cable, and I need a slightly longer cable. I considered using an extension cable and a pair of parallel gripping pliers, but a longer cable would be so much easier to use. The RT40 has 55' of 7/32" cable which should be enough, or I could put 3/16" cable on it which would probably give me well over 60' of cable.

Tom
Bryson City, NC

 

Could you mount it on the hitch on the rear?

 

couldnt you just use a 10ft or longer web strap as an extension?

 

i would try a longer cable or strap w/ you before i would try to put a 4.0 winch in which i guess wouldnt even fit

 

Already using two tree straps, I just need about 5 more feet...

Tom
Bryson City, NC

 

I would suggest getting stuck closer to the trees [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

what are you doing that you need such a long cable all the time?

 

I'm using the Polaris to clear some property I own, but to get the Polaris up to the property (mountain property) I have to winch it up a 40 degree incline for around 60 feet. Once I get a driveway in, end of issue.

Tom
Bryson City, NC

 

oh, well I guess that makes sense.