WARN VRX 35-S
#5 in ATV & UTVFull review
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.
Amazon $475.80$475.80
3.1/5
A well supported 3,500 lb ATV winch for riders who want efficient, quick pulls and a lifetime mechanical warranty more than a low price.
- 3,500 lbRated pull
- 4.9 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 50 ft syntheticRope
Check price at Amazon$386
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pulls its full 3,500 lb load at 4.9 ft/min while drawing just 180 A, easy on an ATV battery
- Lifetime warranty on the gears and other mechanical parts
- Synthetic rope comes standard, lighter and safer than cable
- Corded handheld remote plus a handlebar switch for control from the seat or beside the machine
Cons
- Costs well over twice as much as budget 3,500 lb winches
- No IP rating; KFI only claims water resistant seals and excludes water damage from the warranty
- No wireless remote in the box
The KFI Assault family
Every KFI Assault model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Rated pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFI Assault AS-35 3500 (this one) | 3,500 lb | 3.1/5 | $386 |
| KFI Assault AS-50x 5000 | 5,000 lb | 2.7/5 | $479 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | AS-35 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 3,500 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 12.1 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 4.9 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 180 A |
| Motor | 1.1 hp permanent magnet |
| Gear ratio | 180:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 50 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.2 in |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 25.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
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WARN VRX 45-S
#6 in ATV & UTVFull review
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Amazon $555.99$555.99
Superwinch Terra 4500SR
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