Warn is a very popular and reliable winch brand which many users trust. One of the series that they offer, the M series are considered as one of the series that are made and designed for heavy duty tasks. It could handle SUVs and trucks that have gross weight of 11000 lbs. Hence, if you are looking for a winch that could cater heavy type of work, then, we highly recommend for you to check out the M series of Warn.
Common Features of Warn M Series Winches:
- They are electric type of winches
- Powerful
- Heavy duty motor
- High speed
- IP68 rated corded 12′ remote control
- Corrosion resistant
- IP68 rated electrical contractor
- Cone brake which would help you control towing process
- the control box could be mounted
- Operates quietly
- Efficient
- Easy to use lever based free spooling clutch
- Easy to install
- Its line speed is very impressive
Though the M series is highly impressive, there are also some downsides. In fact, there are some users that have questioned the overall finishing of M series winches. Many do not like the control pack material which is plastic instead of metal. Their instruction manual could have been more detailed and the price is a little bit on the expensive side.
Warn M15 vs M12 vs M8000 Winch
Warn M15: Warn 97730 M15-S Electric 12V Heavyweight Winch
Specifications:
- Model: Warn97730 M15
- Rated Line Pull: 15,000 lbs
- Voltage: 12V
- Gear Ratio: 315:1
- Wired 12 ft. lead remote
- Synthetic rope/steel cable
- Hawse Fairlead
- Argent gray powder coat finish
- Product weight: 100 pounds
- Product dimensions: 25.2 x 8.5 x 11 inches
- 4.6 hp series wound motor
- Three stage planetary gear train
- Universal fit
This winch is considered as one of the most powerful winches found in the market. It has the ability to pull large trucks or SUVs that weighs about 10,000 lbs.
M15 comes with 90′ steel cable which goes through a roller fairlead. The M15-S on the other hand comes with an 80′ synthetic rope which goes through hawse fairlead. This series uses a cone brake which allows you to swiftly slow down whenever the winch stops. It also uses a series wound motor which ensures it could handle heavy duty type of work.
Warn M12: Warn 265072 Heavy Duty 24V M12000 Winch
Product Specification:
- Size: 24.3 x 8.4 x 11
- Product weight: 100 lbs
- Argent Gray Powder Coat Finish
- 4.6hp seres wound 12V DC motor
- 216:1 gear ratio
- Rated line pull 12,000 lb (5440kg) Single line
- 3-stage planetary gear train
- Automatic mechanical cone brake
- Free spooling rotating gear ring clutch
- Handheld 12ft remote switch included
- Synthetic rope/steel cable
- Universal fit
This winch has a towing capacity of 8000 lbs. It has steel cable for M12 and synthetic rope for M12-S. The steel rope is 125′ steel rope while the synthetic rope is 100′ long. These ropes are made of great quality which could handle heavy task.
This winch is powder coated which makes this product very durable. Plus, it is also resistant against scratching and wearing off. It runs on wound motor and could be used in cold weather.
Warn M8000: Warn 87800 M8000-S Series Electric 12V Winch
Product Specifications:
- Argent gray powder coat finish
- 4.8 hp 12V motor
- Rated line pull of 8000 lbs
- Wired remote switch 12 ft lead
- Gear ratio -f 216.1
- Size 21.04 x 6.3 x 7.6
- Product weight of 80 lbs
- Synthetic rope/steel cable
This winch has a pulling capacity of 5333 lbs. It could handle trucks/SUVs. It offers steel cable for M8000 and synthetic rope for M8000-S. It comes with a 3-stage planetary gear system. It has remote control which is weather resistant and mud resistant. Performance is impressive as well.
With M winches, keep in mind to never submerge them. Though the remote control and contractor are waterproof, the whole winch is not. Hence, if you are looking for a waterproof winch, then, we recommend the following Warn winches:
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- VRX vs Axon series
- PullzAll vs Drill winch series
- Vantage vs ProVantage series
- VR vs VR EVO series
- Utility series
- Hydraulic Series
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