Winch question

Noticed on ebay that some of the warn winches are 4.0ci and some are RT40. Does anyone know the difference.

I also like all the features of the XT30. But is it too small?

ive got a champion winch from tractor supply 3000lb..it was only 120 buck and it works great

bamaboy wrote:

Noticed on ebay that some of the warn winches are 4.0ci and some are RT40. Does anyone know the difference.

I also like all the features of the XT30. But is it too small?

The RT is the new model the 4.0 is the older discontinued model, just a note, the warn 4.0 and the RT40 have a wider bolt pattern than the 3000 and smaller winches so you have to buy a 4000 winch mount to use one. Im running a Gorila 4000 it has the standard bolt pattern and a lifetime warranty and it cost about 160.00 .

Some info to throw into the mix. I have read that the stock Rhino battery does not have the amp draw needed to provide full use of the 4000lb. winch motor. That the 3000lb. is actually maxed out. So unless you want to spend the money to upgrade to a Odyssey battery, I would suggest getting a 3000lb. winch and invest in some tree saver and tow straps, shackles, and a good snatch block. This will give you more pulling power and have a lot less strain on your battery in any recovery situation. With proper rigging techniques, you can pull a Rhino out of a hole with a 2000lb. winch that a 4000lb. wont budge on a straight pull.

boy, i'll tell ya... i learn something new everyday. i've got a warn 3000 winch that i got from yamaha. have no clue about the actual model number... and i probably won't as long as it works right.

this isn't my thread but i still learned some stuff.


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Thanks, this helps alot.

i got a 3k harbor freighter i refer to is as my "warn out" winch $80 hasn't failed once alsays on straight pulls aint got the fancy recovery gear yet...pulled friends jeep out countless times as well

thanks for all the info! i am in the market for a winch and am tossing back and forth the idea of what to buy? i should have my new odyssey battery kit here monday so im not really concerned about the draw off of my battery! ive got a #9000lb ramsey layin in the garage and debated on mounting it,(i know its a little bit of overkill but i already have it and hey, id have braggin rights huh?) , i have been plannin on buyin the ramsey honcho #5000, but after reading all this i might stay with a cheaper model?

wvyankee2 wrote:

Some info to throw into the mix. I have read that the stock Rhino battery does not have the amp draw needed to provide full use of the 4000lb. winch motor. That the 3000lb. is actually maxed out. So unless you want to spend the money to upgrade to a Odyssey battery, I would suggest getting a 3000lb. winch and invest in some tree saver and tow straps, shackles, and a good snatch block. This will give you more pulling power and have a lot less strain on your battery in any recovery situation. With proper rigging techniques, you can pull a Rhino out of a hole with a 2000lb. winch that a 4000lb. wont budge on a straight pull.

Your right, it will kill your Battery. I have seen it alot at the Yamaha dealer i work at.