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
4.3/5
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.
- 10,000 lbRated pull
- 5.2 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 90 ft steelRope
- IP68Sealing
Check price at Amazon$591.99
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Costs less than the synthetic 10-S for the same 10,000 lb of pull
- Steel rope shrugs off rocks, heat and abrasion that would chew up synthetic line
- Wired and wireless remote included
- Seven year electrical cover is long for a winch at this price
Cons
- Steel cable adds about 26 lb over the synthetic version, weight hung off the front bumper
- Steel rope can kink and fray and stores dangerous energy if it snaps
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 (this one) | 10,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $591.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 10-S | 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 | 103252 |
|---|---|
| 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 steel |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Sealing | IP68 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 83.7 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
| Released | 2019-09 |
Alternatives in this size
WARN VR EVO 10-S
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.
Amazon $729.99$729.99
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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