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
4.1/5
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.
- 10,000 lbRated pull
- 5.2 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 90 ft syntheticRope
- IP68Sealing
Check price at Amazon$729.99
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Pulls a stuck Jeep at over 5 ft/min at full 10,000 lb load
- Synthetic rope keeps the whole winch near 57 lb, light for its size
- Wired and wireless remote included
- Limited lifetime mechanical and seven year electrical warranty
Cons
- Synthetic rope needs a sleeve and care around sharp rocks and heat
- Pricier than steel cable winches of the same pull from lesser brands
The WARN VR EVO family
Every WARN VR EVO model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Rated pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARN VR EVO 8-S | 8,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $649.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 10 | 10,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $591.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 10-S (this one) | 10,000 lb | 4.1/5 | $729.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 12-S | 12,000 lb | 4.0/5 | $798.99 |
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 | 103253 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 10,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 27.1 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.2 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 358 A |
| Motor | series wound |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Sealing | IP68 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 57.2 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
| Released | 2019-09 |
Alternatives in this size
WARN VR EVO 10
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.
Amazon $591.99$591.99
Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K
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.
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