The R25-S is the smallest winch in Warn's R-Series, the range Warn engineered in Oregon to hold the standard-duty end of the powersports market without giving up the hardware that decides whether a winch survives. At 2,500 lb it suits ATVs and quads, and it ships with 50' of 3/16" synthetic rope, a hawse fairlead and a handlebar-mounted rocker switch so the controls stay under your thumb. Underneath is an all-metal three-stage planetary gear train, an automatic load-holding brake and IP67 sealing, backed by a five year mechanical warranty.
What's Included:
Warn R25-S powersports winch, rated at 2,500 lb
50' of 3/16" (4.8mm) synthetic rope, factory spooled on the drum
Hawse fairlead
Forged clevis hook with Warn hook strap
Handlebar-mounted rocker switch
Wiring harness and terminal hardware
Warn installation and operating instructions
Vehicle-specific winch mount kit NOT included, sold separately
Features
2,500 lb of Rated Pull for ATVs Warn rates the R25-S at 2,500 lb on the first layer of the drum, and positions this capacity for ATVs and quads. As with any winch, the effective pull falls as the drum fills, so for a hard recovery spool out enough rope to work on the lower layers or rig a snatch block to halve the load on the line.
50' of 3/16" synthetic rope on a hawse fairlead This is the synthetic-rope build. 50' of 3/16" (4.8mm) synthetic rope runs through a 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.
Warn's Entry Point, Without the Usual Compromises Budget winches usually save money in the gear train, and that is the one place it shows up two seasons later. The R25-S does not: it runs the same all-metal three-stage planetary architecture Warn uses further up the range, with an automatic load-holding brake and IP67 sealing. What Warn saved was manufacturing location, and it is upfront about that. Five years of mechanical warranty on a winch at this price is unusual, and it is the number worth comparing against other value-brand winches.
All-Metal Three-Stage Planetary Gear Train The gear train is all metal and runs three planetary stages, which is the same architecture Warn uses further up the range rather than a cheaper two-stage set. It is the single component that most decides whether a standard-duty winch is still smooth after a few seasons, and on the R25-S it is not where Warn saved money.
IP67 Sealing Against Water, Dirt and Debris The R-Series is rated IP67, meaning dust-tight and sealed against temporary immersion. That covers the realistic worst case for a trail machine: dropping a wheel into a creek, working through wet snow, or hosing the machine off at the end of the day. It is a step below the IP68 rating Warn puts on its US-assembled lines, and that gap is part of what the price difference buys.
Automatic Load-Holding Brake An automatic load-holding brake means the winch does not need you to do anything to hold what it has pulled. Release the switch and the drum locks. On a slope, or when you are lifting rather than pulling, that is the whole safety case for the component.
Compact Housing That Fits Where Others Will Not Warn kept the R-Series housing tight, which widens the range of mount kits and machines it will go on. Worth remembering when you are comparing on capacity alone: the winch with the bigger number is no use if the bumper will not close over it.
Engineered in Oregon and Backed for Five Years The R-Series is engineered in-house at Warn's Oregon headquarters, built to Warn's own specifications and put through Warn's testing and quality-control programme. The R25-S carries a five year mechanical and three year electrical warranty backed by a US-based customer service team, which is a longer mechanical term than most standard-duty powersports winches carry.
Fitment & Compatibility
Machine
Fit
ATVs and quads
✓ Yes, this is what Warn rates the R25-S for
Two-seat UTVs and side-by-sides
● Under-winched. Step up to a 3,500 lb or larger R-Series model
Full-size trucks and SUVs
✗ No. This is a powersports winch. Warn builds a separate truck and SUV winch line for those vehicles
Any machine without a winch mount fitted
● Requires a vehicle-specific mount kit, which is sold separately. The R25-S bolts to a four-hole pattern
Fit guidance: 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 R25-S at 2,500 lb and positions it for ATVs and quads. 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 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.
Specifications
Model: R25-S
Part Number: 110020
Vehicle Class: Powersports, ATV and UTV. Not a truck or SUV winch
Rated Line Pull: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) single line, first layer
Mount Type: Fixed mount. A vehicle-specific winch mount kit is required and sold separately
Country of Origin: China, engineered in-house at Warn's Oregon headquarters and built to Warn specifications
Shipping Weight: 20.92 lb
UPC: 012748119401
Warranty: 5 year mechanical, 3 year electrical
Installation
Type: Bolt-in to a vehicle-specific powersports winch mount kit, plus a battery connection · Time: About 1 to 2 hours, most of it the mount and the wiring · Tools: Metric sockets and wrenches, a torque wrench, and wire cutters or crimpers for routing the battery leads · Difficulty: Straightforward for anyone comfortable working on their own machine
The 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 R25-S to it on the four-hole 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 control switch where you can reach it without taking your eyes off the machine. 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.
Resources
Everything you need for your Warn R25-S Powersports Winch, in one place.
R-Series Winch Operator's Manual (PDF), Warn's operator manual for the R25, R35, R45 and R60, covering mounting dimensions, electrical connections, operation and maintenance.
Warranty, Shipping & Returns
Warranty. Warn five year warranty on mechanical components and a three year warranty on electrical components, supported by a US-based customer service team.
Free shipping. 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.
Inspect on delivery. 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.
About Warn
Warn Industries has been in the winch business since 1948 and has spent most of that time defining what a vehicle recovery winch is supposed to do. The company is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, and the R-Series was engineered in-house there, built to Warn's own specifications and put through Warn's testing and quality-control programme before it was allowed to wear the red W.
The R-Series is Warn's answer to the standard-duty end of the powersports market, and Warn is straightforward about what it is: an Oregon-engineered winch manufactured offshore to hit a price, rather than a US-assembled one. What it does not compromise on is the hardware that decides whether a winch survives a season. It runs an all-metal three-stage planetary gear train, an automatic load-holding brake, IP67 sealing against water and grit, and a compact housing that fits mounts other winches will not. Warn backs it with a five-year mechanical and three-year electrical warranty through a US-based support team, which is a longer mechanical term than most standard-duty winches in this class carry.
Prestige 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.
Powersports Basic Guide To Winching
Warn's own primer for anyone new to running a winch on an ATV or side-by-side. It covers the parts of the winch, what the recovery accessories are for, and how to rig a pull without hurting yourself or the machine.
This is a general technique guide from Warn, not an installation walkthrough for this part.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
How is the R-Series different from Warn's VRX line?
Mostly where it is built and what it costs. The VRX is designed, engineered and assembled in the United States, sealed to IP68 and carries a lifetime mechanical warranty. The R-Series is engineered in-house at Warn's Oregon headquarters and manufactured offshore to Warn's specifications, sealed to IP67, with a five year mechanical warranty. Both run all-metal three-stage planetary gear trains and automatic load-holding brakes. The R-Series is the value line, and Warn is straightforward about that rather than blurring it.
What is included with the R25-S?
The winch with 50' of 3/16" synthetic rope already spooled, a hawse fairlead, a forged clevis hook with a Warn hook strap, a handlebar-mounted rocker control switch and the wiring harness, plus Warn's documentation. What is not included is the mount: powersports winches bolt to a vehicle-specific mount kit that you buy for your machine.
Do I need anything else to fit this winch to my machine?
Yes, a mount. Powersports winches are universal in the sense that they are not tied to one model, but they bolt to a vehicle-specific winch mount kit that is made for your machine and sold separately. The R25-S uses a four-hole bolt pattern, so the mount has to match that pattern and there has to be room behind your bumper for a winch of this class. Confirm the mount kit for your year, make and model before ordering, and check the electrical connection to the battery while you are at it.
How do I look after the synthetic rope?
Keep it clean and keep it off sharp edges. Grit worked into the fibres is what wears synthetic rope from the inside, so rinse it if it has been through mud or sand and let it dry before it goes away wet for a long period. Spool it back on under light tension rather than letting it pile up loose, because a loose wrap buries into the layers underneath on the next hard pull. Watch for fuzzing and cut fibres near the hook end, which is where the wear concentrates, and never run synthetic rope over a roller fairlead. This winch ships with a hawse fairlead, which is the correct pairing.
How waterproof is it really?
Rated IP67, so dust cannot get in and short immersion will not either. What that does not cover is leaving the winch submerged, or a pressure washer held close to the seals. Both of those are outside the rating, and both are avoidable. For ordinary riding, including water you can drive through, the sealing is not something you need to think about.
Does it really pull its full rating no matter how much rope is out?
No. Every winch is rated on the first layer of the drum, and the effective pull drops as the drum fills, because a fuller drum is a larger effective radius and therefore less leverage. Warn does not publish a pull-by-layer table for the R-Series, so no layer figures are quoted here rather than estimated. The practical advice is unchanged: for a hard pull, spool out enough rope to get down to the lower layers, or rig a snatch block to halve the load on the line.
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