{"product_id":"warn-axon-45rc-powersports-winch-4500-lb-27-ft-synthetic-rope-110340","title":"Warn AXON 45RC Powersports Winch, 4,500 lb, 27' 1\/4\" Synthetic Rope and Epic Hawse Fairlead (110340)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AXON 45RC solves a specific problem: sport side-by-sides that have the weight to need 4,500 lb of winch but not the bumper space to hold one. Warn's answer was to shorten the drum rather than the capacity. The 45RC packs the full 4,500 lb rating into the compact 13.31\" AXON body on the narrower 3.0\" x 4.87\" bolt pattern, and carries 27' of 1\/4\" Spydura synthetic rope instead of 50'. Everything else is full AXON: Motactor, Rockerbar digital control, the HUB Wireless Receiver included, Plow Mode, and IP68 with IP69K sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarn AXON 45RC powersports winch, rated at 4,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Spydura synthetic rope, factory spooled on the drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpic hawse fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack forged hook with Warn hook strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockerbar digital control switch and HUB Wireless Receiver, plus a corded remote socket and wiring harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarn installation and operating instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific winch mount kit NOT included, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YmkpUt6Es70\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,500 lb of Rated Pull for Sport side-by-sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarn rates the AXON 45RC at 4,500 lb on the first layer of the drum and publishes what happens as the drum fills rather than hiding it: 4,500 lb on layer 1, 3,696 lb on layer 2, 3,135 lb on layer 3, 2,722 lb on layer 4. Warn positions this capacity for sport side-by-sides with limited mounting space. Pull enough rope off to work on the lower layers for a hard recovery, or rig a snatch block and halve the load on the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27' of 1\/4\" Spydura synthetic rope on a epic hawse fairlead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the synthetic-rope build. 27' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Spydura synthetic rope runs through a epic hawse fairlead, which is the correct pairing because synthetic must never run over rollers. Against steel of the same rating it saves real weight at the very front of the machine, it does not develop the broken strands that make used steel line unpleasant to handle, and if it parts under load it drops instead of whipping. That last point is the one worth paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Different Trade: Full Capacity, Half the Rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery other winch in this batch trades capacity for size. The 45RC trades rope length instead. Warn kept the full 4,500 lb rating and the entire AXON feature set, shortened the drum so the winch fits the compact 13.31\" body and the narrow bolt pattern a sport side-by-side can actually accommodate, and accepted 27' of line instead of 50'. If your machine has no room for a full-size 4,500 lb winch, this is the only way to get one; if it does have room, the AXON 45-S gives you 23' more reach for less money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlow Mode: Travel Limits and One-Touch Blade Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlow Mode turns the AXON 45RC into a proper plow lift instead of a winch you are using as one. You program an upper and a lower travel limit, and the winch will not run the blade past either, which is what stops you from over-raising into the rack or dropping the blade further than the linkage wants to go. The one-touch Auto Move option runs the blade to a limit on its own, so you are not holding a control down with one hand while steering with the other. Plow Mode runs through the Warn app and needs a HUB Wireless Receiver and a smartphone to work, and the HUB receiver is included with this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotactor: Motor and Contactor in One Sealed Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarn's Motactor puts the motor and the contactor in one unit. That deletes the separate control box most winches need, removes a length of high-current wiring from the install, and gets rid of the exposed connection between the two, which on a conventional winch is reliably the first thing to corrode. It also gives you back the space on the machine where a control box would otherwise have to be found a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Control With Real Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AXON's control system is digital rather than a simple polarity switch. The rockerbar switch reports motor temperature, load information and vehicle battery condition, so you can see the winch working hard before it stops working. On a long or repeated pull that is the difference between backing off for a minute and cooking a motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Tie Plate for Structural Rigidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAXON uses a single-piece tie plate rather than separate tie bars. It resists the twisting that a hard off-center pull puts through a winch body, which keeps the gear train and drum in alignment under exactly the loads that would otherwise start opening a housing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 and IP69K Sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIP68 covers continuous immersion. IP69K adds high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down, which is the rating that actually matters to most owners, because more winches are killed by a pressure washer held too close than by a water crossing. Between the two ratings there is very little an ATV or side-by-side winch encounters that is outside the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned, Engineered, Tested and Assembled in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarn designs, engineers, tests and assembles the AXON line in the United States. The AXON 45RC is covered by Warn's limited lifetime warranty on mechanical components and a three year warranty on electrical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:8px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eMachine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#ba232a;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;border:none;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUTVs and side-by-sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a7f37;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Yes, this is what Warn rates the AXON 45RC for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLarge ATVs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Works, with plenty of headroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour-seat and heavily loaded UTVs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Consider the 5,500 lb AXON 55 for more margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFull-size trucks and SUVs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e No. This is a powersports winch. Warn builds a separate truck and SUV winch line for those vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAny machine without a winch mount fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#b25e00;font-weight:700;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Requires a vehicle-specific mount kit, which is sold separately. The AXON 45RC bolts to a 3.0\" x 4.87\" (76.2mm x 123.7mm) pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a universal-fit powersports winch, not a vehicle-specific part, so there is no year, make and model lookup for it. You size it by machine and by how hard you expect the winch to work: Warn rates the AXON 45RC at 4,500 lb and positions it for sport side-by-sides with limited mounting space. A winch running near its rating draws its highest current, runs its hottest and moves the line slowest, so buying a size up is buying margin rather than bragging rights. The fitment question that actually decides whether you can use this winch is the mount. Powersports winches bolt to a vehicle-specific mount kit that is sold separately, and the mount has to match both the bolt pattern (3.0\" x 4.87\" (76.2mm x 123.7mm), 4 holes) and the physical space behind your bumper. Confirm the mount kit for your machine before ordering. Do not use this winch to recover a full-size truck or SUV; it is not rated for that and Warn builds a separate line for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e AXON 45RC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 110340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVehicle Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Powersports, ATV and UTV. Not a truck or SUV winch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRated Line Pull:\u003c\/b\u003e 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) single line, first layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotor:\u003c\/b\u003e 12V DC, permanent magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGear Train:\u003c\/b\u003e All-metal three-stage planetary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRope:\u003c\/b\u003e 27' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Spydura synthetic rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFairlead:\u003c\/b\u003e Epic hawse fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHook:\u003c\/b\u003e Black forged hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrake:\u003c\/b\u003e Automatic load-holding mechanical brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClutch:\u003c\/b\u003e Free spooling, clutch based on Warn's 4WD hub-lock design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControls Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockerbar digital control switch and HUB Wireless Receiver, plus a corded remote socket and wiring harness; the corded remote itself is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotor and Contactor:\u003c\/b\u003e Warn Motactor, motor and contactor combined in one unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlow Mode:\u003c\/b\u003e Programmable upper and lower blade travel limits with one-touch Auto Move. Requires a HUB Wireless Receiver and a smartphone; the HUB receiver is included with this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e IP68\/IP69K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Satin black powder coat with stainless steel fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fixed mount. A vehicle-specific winch mount kit is required and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLine Speed, No Load:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.3 ft\/min (5.0 m\/min), 28 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLine Speed at Rated Pull:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.5 ft\/min (2.3 m\/min), 198 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePull by Layer:\u003c\/b\u003e Layer 1: 4,500 lb · Layer 2: 3,696 lb · Layer 3: 3,135 lb · Layer 4: 2,722 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12V DC Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 lb: 16.3 ft\/min (5.0 m\/min), 28 amps · 500 lb: 14.0 ft\/min (4.3 m\/min), 49 amps · 1,000 lb: 12.1 ft\/min (3.7 m\/min), 69 amps · 1,500 lb: 10.7 ft\/min (3.2 m\/min), 88 amps · 2,000 lb: 9.6 ft\/min (2.9 m\/min), 108 amps · 2,500 lb: 8.8 ft\/min (2.7 m\/min), 126 amps · 3,000 lb: 8.2 ft\/min (2.5 m\/min), 145 amps · 3,500 lb: 7.9 ft\/min (2.4 m\/min), 163 amps · 4,000 lb: 7.7 ft\/min (2.3 m\/min), 181 amps · 4,500 lb: 7.5 ft\/min (2.3 m\/min), 198 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e A 13.31\" (338.1mm), B 4.80\" (122mm), C 3.47\" (88.3mm), D 3.30\" (83.9mm), lettered as on Warn's drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting Bolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0\" x 4.87\" (76.2mm x 123.7mm), 4 holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA, designed, engineered, tested and assembled in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 27 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 012748121763\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited lifetime mechanical, 3 year electrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolt-in to a vehicle-specific powersports winch mount kit, plus a battery connection  ·  \u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e About 1 to 2 hours, most of it the mount and the wiring  ·  \u003cb\u003eTools:\u003c\/b\u003e Metric sockets and wrenches, a torque wrench, and wire cutters or crimpers for routing the battery leads  ·  \u003cb\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e Straightforward for anyone comfortable working on their own machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winch itself is four bolts. The work is the mount and the wiring. Fit the vehicle-specific mount kit for your machine first, then bolt the AXON 45RC to it on the 3.0\" x 4.87\" (76.2mm x 123.7mm), 4 holes pattern and torque the fasteners to Warn's specification. Route the power leads to the battery away from moving suspension, hot exhaust and steering components, and keep the run as short and as well supported as you can. Mount the Rockerbar switch where you can reach it without taking your eyes off the machine, and put the HUB Wireless Receiver somewhere dry and clear of metal that would shield its signal. Before you rely on it, disengage the clutch and pull the rope out by hand, then power it back in under a light load so the first layer beds evenly on the drum. A winch spooled loose from the factory will bury its own line into the lower layers on the first hard pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for your Warn AXON 45RC Powersports Winch, in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/warn-vrx-axon-winch-operators-manual.pdf?v=1785418156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download Warn's VRX and AXON Winch Operator's Manual (PDF)\" style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eVRX \u0026amp; AXON Winch Operator's Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, Warn's operator manual for the VRX and AXON families, covering mounting, electrical connections, first time operation, rigging and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/warn-vrx-axon-winch-rope-installation-instructions.pdf?v=1785418164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download Warn's VRX and AXON Winch Rope Installation Instructions (PDF)\" style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eVRX \u0026amp; AXON Winch Rope Installation Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, the manufacturer's instructions for fitting a replacement winch rope to a VRX or AXON drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warn limited lifetime warranty on mechanical components and a three year warranty on electrical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Warn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarn Industries has built vehicle recovery gear since 1948, starting with Arthur Warn's locking hub for surplus military Jeeps and growing into the winch brand that off-roaders, ranchers, utility crews and rescue teams reach for by name. The company designs and engineers in Clackamas, Oregon, and the AXON is designed, engineered, tested and assembled in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAXON is the top of Warn's powersports range and the place where the company puts its newer thinking. The Motactor combines the motor and the contactor into a single sealed unit, which removes a separate control box from the install and shortens the wiring run. The control system is digital rather than a simple polarity switch, so the winch reports motor temperature, load and battery condition back to you instead of just running until something gives. Sealing is rated IP68 and IP69K, which covers high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down as well as immersion. Plow Mode, the feature this generation is named for, turns the same winch into a plow lift with programmable travel limits. The mechanical warranty runs for the life of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrestige Truck is an authorized Warn dealer. Every winch we ship is new and factory boxed, carries the full Warn factory warranty, and is supported through Warn's own dealer and service network.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48932749803764,"sku":"110340","price":673.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/warn-axon-45rc-powersports-winch-110340-front-elevation-synthetic-rope-epic-hawse-fairlead.jpg?v=1785262702","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/warn-axon-45rc-powersports-winch-4500-lb-27-ft-synthetic-rope-110340","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}