Champion 4500-lb Wireless Winch Kit
#2 in ATV & UTVFull review
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.
Amazon $226.99$226.99
3.5/5
A strong, fast UTV winch with a wireless remote for not much money. The short warranty is the price you pay.
- 5,000 lbRated pull
- 5.9 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 40 ft steelRope
Check price at Amazon$265.80
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pulls its full 5,000 lb at close to 6 ft/min, quick for a powersports winch
- Wireless remote included, rare at this price
- Enough pull for heavy side by sides, not just ATVs
Cons
- Only a two year warranty
- No IP rating published for the winch itself
- Steel cable is heavier and harsher on hands than synthetic rope
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 | 97205 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 5,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 24.1 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.9 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 278 A |
| Motor | permanent magnet |
| Gear ratio | 166:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 40 ft steel |
| Rope diameter | 0.2 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 28 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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