Best Winches Ranked

A strong, fast UTV winch with a wireless remote for not much money. The short warranty is the price you pay.

A low cost, wireless ready winch for ATV and UTV owners who want a full 4,500 lb pull without paying for synthetic rope or a premium brand.

A fast, premium 3,500 lb winch for ATVs and small side by sides that get winched a lot or push a plow. Occasional users can save with the VRX 35-S.

A light, quick synthetic rope ATV winch for riders who want speed per dollar and can live with a short warranty.

A dependable, sealed 3,500 lb winch for ATVs and small UTVs used for occasional recovery and chores. It costs less than an AXON but pulls slower under load.

A light, sealed 8,000 lb winch for small Jeeps, crossovers and light SUVs. It carries WARN warranty and support at an entry price.

A sealed 10,000 lb winch with tough steel cable for Jeeps and midsize trucks. Pick it over the 10-S if you want lower cost and abrasion resistance more than a lighter front end.

The sensible WARN for a Jeep or midsize truck: sealed, light and quick enough under load. It costs less than premium winches and still gets WARN warranty and support.

A fast, sealed 10,000 lb winch for Jeeps and midsize trucks at a mid price. Pick it if line speed matters more to you than winch weight.

A budget steel cable winch for Jeeps and midsize trucks with an unusually long electrical warranty. Buyers who want sealing ratings and published load speeds should look elsewhere.

A strong, quick 12,000 lb winch for full size trucks and heavy overland rigs that costs far less than the big names. It suits owners who want speed under load and can live with the weight.

A budget friendly 12,000 lb WARN for full size pickups and heavy SUVs. It trades some speed under load for a much lower price than the Zeon XD.

A low cost 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full size trucks that still moves quickly under load. Buy it when the Amazon price is well under list.

A light synthetic rope winch for heavier midsize and full size trucks with a long electrical warranty. It costs more than rivals that publish fuller specs.

A sealed, well equipped 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full-size trucks, for buyers who want a long warranty and both remote types without paying WARN prices.