Is there really a big difference between the Warn and Polaris winch?

 

My polaris winch is made by Warn.

I dont get the question.

 

Some Polaris winches are not made by WARN=China. True WARN winches are USA made.

 

I think 2006 was the last year Polaris winches were "WARN" after that Polaris Winches were from China.
The easy way to tell is like the pic above, It will say warn on the Polaris winch if it a true Warn winch..............Caper.........

 

Like Polaris = Mexico ?

 

Oh ,as per the question, As I read on here with the fellow riders, The new polaris winches are not as strong as the old ones made by warn.........I myself don't know never had a winch from China...So yes there is a major differance............Caper........

 

China VS USA
You would have to get a parts list for both to determine if the new China made winches were as good as a proven Warn.

My buddy got an el cheapo at Harbor Freight and while it worked it poped and cracked when he ran it.

That said Polaris would not put their name on crap so it probably boils down to personal preference.
for what it is worth read this...
Polaris or Warn winch? - Polaris ATV Forum

Me I am a Warn man and they are the big name in the industry. It works every time and I have had ZERO issues. I can say I have had to use my winch many many times and I don't know what I would do without it. In fact without my winch my bike would still be sitting over a hill in the middle of nowhere... went out by myself last week and couldn't get up the snow covered hill... took 4 30 foot pulls with my warn... I was by myself and never gave the unit a second thought.

 

I prefer the WARN too! Heard to many issues with the Polaris brand...that for the money...rather purchase WARN.

Polaris XP 3500 winch issues - Video with fail... - Polaris ATV Forum

Check that link...it has video of a Polaris 3500 pucking it's guts.

I have heard good reviews on Viper Winches too...


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I did not know Warn did not make Polaris winches any longer. My question is what does that winch do?

I hear you use them in case you get stuck , cant wait to try it some day, it just came with the ATV.

 

Polaris Warn's are garbage-hit or miss on quality. My dealer won't put them on unless a customer is elcheapo and won't pony the few extra bucks for a real Warn.