Max IV winch size

[narrowfarm]

Hello I have a Max IV and was wondering what size winch people have been putting on the front of the Max Iv's. I see all types of pulling lbs that winches are offered in. Thanks

[tbone9]

I’m happy with the 3500 lb. it’s more than enough. I also recommend synthetic rope for summer and cable if used in winter. Wet slushy conditions.

[Dw89xj]

I'd think double your maximum weight would work fine, that's how we figured for off road stuff my friends and I built.

[philipatmaxfour]

max iv winch size

I’m happy with the 3500 lb. it’s more than enough. I also recommend synthetic rope for summer and cable if used in winter. Wet slushy conditions.

I agree that 3500 lb is just about right. My max iv and both of my argo avengers came with 3500 lbs. I installed synthetic rope last year because it is so much nicer to handle. I did not know that it was not recommended for winter use.

[tbone9]

I don’t like it because it can freeze on the spool when wet.

[Moldman]

I have a Warn 2500# on the front (came from dealer that way) and installed a 2500# wireless remote on the rear from Harbor Freight, only $49. Also installed the same on my wife's Max II. All work great.

[Rusty-Gunn]

My MaxIV also came with a Warn 2500 winch. I'd prefer a 3000 or 3500 though, but it has not failed to pull me out.
I tried a chinese 2500 winch on a Honda Recon, but it wimped out ugly. Perhaps my specific winch was a wimp, others may work though. I'll stay with Warn or Ramsey (my Avenger had a Ramsey)

[philipatmaxfour]

winch size

I don’t like it because it can freeze on the spool when wet.

Nice to learn these things from others and not have to find out for myself. thanks tbone

[wheeler]

Warn #2500 works great.