WARN VR EVO 8-S
A light, sealed 8,000 lb winch for small Jeeps, crossovers and light SUVs. It carries WARN warranty and support at an entry price.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
The WARN VR EVO 8-S is the better winch overall, rated 4.3 to 3.4. The WARN VR EVO 8-S leads on warranty and line speed. The Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch wins on value and current draw. The Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch costs $232.99 less ($417 vs $649.99).
Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch
A sealed, synthetic rope winch for heavy UTVs and light trucks that need more than 4,500 lb of pull on a modest electrical system.
Amazon $417$417
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the WARN VR EVO 8-S for warranty (7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts vs 2 years on the electrics) and line speed (6 ft/min at full load vs 3.3 ft/min at full load).
- Choose the Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch for value ($55.60 per 1,000 lb of pull ($417, 7,500 lb) vs $81.25 per 1,000 lb of pull ($649.99, 8,000 lb)) and current draw (265 A at full load vs 298 A at full load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jeep & midsize winch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WARN VR EVO 8-S | Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $81.25 per 1,000 lb of pull ($649.99, 8,000 lb) | 62 $55.60 per 1,000 lb of pull ($417, 7,500 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 100 6 ft/min at full load | 32 3.3 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 91 298 A at full load | 100 265 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 100 IP68 sealing |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 17 2 years on the electrics |
Specifications
| WARN VR EVO 8-S | Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 8,000 lb | 7,500 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 24.8 ft/min | 11.1 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 6 ft/min | 3.3 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 298 A | 265 A |
| Motor | series wound | 4.3 hp permanent magnet |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 | 256:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic | 55 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 57.2 lb | 41.9 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 2 years |
| Released | 2019-09 | - |