I am a new Rancher ES owner, looking for winch options. So far, I have had trouble getting reliable information.

My preferred configuration is to get the Superwinch ATV2000. I would like a remote disconnect for the power, and the "rocker" switch on the handlebar to engage the winch when the remote power switch is energized (ON). The problem is that I can't find out if Superwinch makes a mounting kit for the Rancher.

I have had difficulty talking to Superwinch. Every time I call they are backed up with calls, and I am simply disconnected.

I called Cabela's and talked to a "product support specialist". He didn't know that the Rancher existed, and concluded that Cabela's didn't sell a mounting kit for the Rancher for ANY winch manufacturer.

I want the Superwinch ATV2000 because:

1) price is better than Warn (I like Warn winches and own one for my Jeep, but Superwinch wins out here on price and other factors)

2) I want a handlebar mounted switch to engage it. My understanding is this is not available for the Warn 2000 ATV winch.

3) I want 50 feet of cable, rather than the 25 feet on the Superwinch T1500.

The Rancher is new but extremely popular, so I am surprised at how difficult it is to find winch mounting options. Has anyone found a mounting kit for Superwinch or Warn winches for the Rancher? Does anyone have price and product numbers to share? Any recommended suppliers for the ATV2000? Does the standard ATV 2000 kit come with both a remote power disconnect AND a handlebar mounted switch to run the winch?

Thanks.

 

Nominal SuperWinch ATV2000 hookup connects "Shortstop" thermally-actuated circuit breaker to battery positive terminal, then to handlebar-mounted rocker switch.

If you want to disable the winch circuit when ignition switch is off, you could substitute a SPST solenoid (a la Warn) for the Shortstop, or install an in-line manual SPST switch (the ATV2000 pulls 118 amps at 2000 # line pull).

Tree Farmer

 

www.atvpartsdepot.com Has Warn winch mount for the 00 Honda Rancher4x4 $47.50
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I had the same problem. I did get to talk to someone at Superwinch and wasn't pleased with the answer. So I tried email and unfortunately got the same answer. They don't know when they will have them. That is some answer if you ask me.
I was able to talk to warn and they have one already the part number is 60794 for the mounting kit and the roller fairlead is 28929. I know that isn't what you wanted to hear. I liked the price of the superwinch also but I bit the big one and bought the Warn.

 

After a few days, some online advice and many phone calls, I think I have the solution I was seeking.

1) I bought the Superwinch ATV2000 from Northern Tool & Equipment at www.northern-online.com for $206 delivered. This 2000 lb capacity winch includes the handlbar mounted rocker switch and 50 feet of cable.

2) After lots of checking around, my local Honda dealer found out that "Moose"? has a winch mount for the Rancher. It has just become available. The mount, including a roller fairlead, is $75. It handles both Superwinch and Warn winches.

3) To disable the rocker switch, I am simply going to put an inline disconnect. I have a big Warn winch on my Jeep and used a similar arrangement there. The switch costs about $3 at Walmart.

I think this will cover all of the bases. I will know for sure on Thursday when the winch and mounting kit are to arrive.