A friend has a U2500 Warn winch for sale cheap. He used it on a utility trailer. My question is will it work on a ATV. It looks just like the ATV model 2500 without a remote switch. Any help will be appreciated.

 

Generally, 'most anything can be rigged to work on an ATV, even an automobile starter motor with a spool, as a winch, I suppose. You may have to fabricate or buy a fairlead for the U2500 if it has none. From the model number, the U2500 probably shares motor and geartrain with the A2500 (and A2000); oughta work just great. The 12-volt motor has no conscience, it doesn't know whether it's on an ATV or a trailer.

If you want an economical and effective winch, go for it; Warn customer service can answer any questions and provide any parts you might need; you don't need the remote switch and solenoid ("connector") setup if you don't want it. Good luck!

Tree Farmer

 

Yeah my buddy had one on his sp500 although it doent have as much power as the new atv ones