The R35 is the steel-rope build of Warn's mid-capacity R-Series winch, and it is aimed at people who use a machine for work rather than for weekends. It pulls 3,500 lb on 50' of 7/32" wire rope running over a roller fairlead, which is the setup that tolerates being dragged out across gravel, stumps and rock without you having to think about it. Warn includes both a handlebar-mounted rocker switch and a dash-mounted control switch, and the winch runs an all-metal three-stage planetary gear train with an automatic load-holding brake behind IP67 sealing.
What's Included:
Warn R35 powersports winch, rated at 3,500 lb
50' of 7/32" (5.6mm) wire rope, factory spooled on the drum
Roller fairlead
Forged clevis hook with Warn hook strap
Handlebar-mounted rocker switch and dash-mounted control switch
Wiring harness and terminal hardware
Warn installation and operating instructions
Vehicle-specific winch mount kit NOT included, sold separately
Features
3,500 lb of Rated Pull for Larger ATVs and two-seat UTVs Warn rates the R35 at 3,500 lb on the first layer of the drum, and positions this capacity for larger ATVs and two-seat UTVs. 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 7/32" Steel Wire Rope on a Roller Fairlead This is the steel-rope build. 50' of 7/32" (5.6mm) wire rope runs over a roller fairlead, which is the combination that survives being dragged across rock, gravel and stumps without you having to think about the line. It costs less than synthetic and it is far more tolerant of abrasion and heat. The trade is weight and the broken strands steel eventually develops, so wear gloves once the rope has some seasons on it.
A Work Winch at a Work Price The R35 is the configuration for someone whose machine is a tool rather than a toy: 3,500 lb of pull, steel rope over a roller fairlead so the line survives being dragged across a job site, both a handlebar and a dash switch so it suits whatever it is bolted to, and a five-year mechanical warranty behind it. It is the cheapest way into a 3,500 lb Warn, and the rope choice is the reason it is cheapest, not a thinner winch.
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 R35 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 R35 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
Large ATVs and two-seat UTVs
✓ Yes, this is what Warn rates the R35 for
Smaller ATVs and quads
● Works, and gives you useful headroom over a 2,500 lb winch
Full-size and four-seat UTVs
● Consider a 4,500 lb or larger model instead
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 R35 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 R35 at 3,500 lb and positions it for larger ATVs and two-seat UTVs. 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: R35
Part Number: 110035
Vehicle Class: Powersports, ATV and UTV. Not a truck or SUV winch
Rated Line Pull: 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) single line, first layer
Motor: 12V DC, permanent magnet
Gear Train: All-metal three-stage planetary
Rope: 50' of 7/32" (5.6mm) wire rope
Fairlead: Roller fairlead
Hook: Forged clevis hook
Brake: Automatic load-holding, spring type
Clutch: Free spooling
Controls Included: Handlebar-mounted rocker switch and dash-mounted control switch
Waterproof Rating: IP67
Finish: Black powder coat
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: 31.33 lb
UPC: 012748119128
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 R35 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 R35 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
What is the weight difference against the synthetic R35-S?
About five pounds: roughly 31 lb for the R35 against 26 lb for the R35-S, and nearly all of it is the rope and fairlead. Both winches are otherwise identical. On a two-seat side-by-side, five pounds at the very front of the machine is noticeable but rarely decisive; abrasion resistance usually matters more if you work in rocky ground.
Can I fit a synthetic rope to this winch later?
Yes, but change the fairlead at the same time. Synthetic rope must not run over a roller fairlead, because the rollers and their seams abrade and eventually cut it. If you convert an R35 to synthetic line you need a hawse fairlead as well, which is what the R35-S ships with from the factory.
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 R35 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 steel rope?
Watch for kinks, flat spots and broken strands, and retire the rope if you find a cluster of them in one place. Spool it back under light tension so it lies in even wraps; a loose wrap will bury itself into the layers below under the next load and damage the rope. Wear gloves when handling used steel line, because broken strands are sharp. Steel is far more tolerant of abrasion than synthetic, which is the main reason to choose it, and it runs correctly over the roller fairlead this winch ships with.
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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