Bill sounds like your headed in the right direction as was mention by DOC get the ****** block will double your pulling power and have been in spots that I needed it.Also will give you the choice of angle to winch from,you can hook it to a tree and pull from better angle also have done that.CM

 

I also got the 2500. It works excellent and the remote switch is a plus. I bought mine at www.atvpartsdepot.com they had the best price I could find.

 

Bill

Just a quick response to your snowplow question. The winch is pretty quick on lifting the plow. The nice thing about it is that your hands are constantly messing with the plow. I lower it all the way and raise it slightly of the ground and go like crazy. Try it once you get the winch on. If you don't like it, remount the manual lift. You won't be out anything.

 

I see a 2500 Warn winch with the roller fairhead included for 339 dollars.Im going to get it.It also includes 6 ft of a removeable remote switch.Im wondering if that includes the mounting plate ect?I'll call tommorrow and see.===BILL

 

Your basic question, do I need a winch? It sure comes in handy when you need it. Even if you only use it once a year. If you had been alone and tried and got stuck, 20 + miles back. It might have made the difference of walking back or riding back. Its also very handy to pull out other people
as well. I did not use my winch at all untill I went 4-wheeling with Jaimie. I used it about 8 times in 2 days.

My 2000 lb. warn winch pulled my self out, pulled out a sp500 and a 600 grizz. If you get a ****** block your 2000lb. can be almost a 4000 lb. pulling power. Bring extra rope along...

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