Taking everything into account, ( price, reliability, strength, ease of mounting kits,...etc) which winch do you guys suggest?

approx. prices would be greatly appreciated.

What accessories come with each and which acc. do you really need? (roller leads, longer cables,etc.)

 

Just a suggestion; use your "SEARCH" function, you'll find lots of discussion on the subject.

Brief info: Warn A2500/A2000 have same motor and geartrain; Superwinch ATV2000/T1500 likewise. Warn A2500 has remotely-switched solenoid control; all other use manual switches carrying full current. Superwinch ATV2000 has internal spring brake standard (useful holding loads, like snowplows, from slipping), all others accept extra-cost add-on brake options. Any of these winch models mentioned, with a ****** block, is adequate for ATV applications in my opinion. Further, while a roller fairlead looks cool, a hawse fairlead is fully adequate for ATVing.

Essesntial accessories include ****** BLOCK!!!!!! and auxiliary length of cable/rope/chain, tow strap. I carry a short length of choker chain with grab hooks on each end and some clevis shackles as well.

The save-your-life accessory to me is the ****** block, doubling your extraction force for the "impossible" recoveries.

Mounting plates aren't rocket science, locally-fabricated plates drilled for U-bolts (for attachment to frame/bumper) and winch-mounting bolts work fine. I'd go for a mount with minimum protrusion beyond the bumper to avoid decreasing approach angle.

Pricing is left as an exercise for the buyer. Good winching tips and techniques are available at www.superwinch.com

Buy what you like best. Any winch is better than none at all, when needed.

Tree Farmer