{"product_id":"warn-vrx-45-s-powersports-winch-4500-lb-50-ft-synthetic-rope-101040","title":"Warn VRX 45-S Powersports Winch, 4,500 lb, 50' 1\/4\" Synthetic Rope and Hawse Fairlead (101040)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VRX 45-S is the top of Warn's VRX range and the one built for the machines that actually work: full-size UTVs and side-by-sides that are hauling, towing or getting themselves out of places a quad would not have gone. At 4,500 lb it carries 50' of 1\/4\" Warn synthetic rope through a hawse fairlead, and unlike the smaller VRX models it comes with both a dash-mounted rocker control switch and a corded remote, so you can run the winch from the seat or stand well clear of the line while it works. It is a physically bigger winch than the 25 and 35, at nearly 15\" long on the wider 3.0\" x 6.59\" bolt pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarn VRX 45-S powersports winch, rated at 4,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Warn synthetic rope, factory spooled on the drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawse fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated clevis hook with Warn hook strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDash-mounted rocker control switch and corded remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring harness and terminal hardware\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\/wm9NclLERSA\" 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 UTVs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarn rates the VRX 45-S 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, 3,749 lb on layer 2, 3,212 lb on layer 3, 2,810 lb on layer 4. Warn positions this capacity for UTVs and side-by-sides. 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\u003e50' of 1\/4\" Warn synthetic rope on a hawse fairlead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the synthetic-rope build. 50' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Warn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Top of the VRX Line, and a Bigger Winch Physically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe VRX 45-S is not simply the 35-S with a bigger number on it. It moves to a longer 14.96\" body, a wider 3.0\" x 6.59\" bolt pattern, a larger motor and a different control package with a corded remote alongside the dash switch. That means it will not drop into a mount cut for the smaller VRX models, and it means the buying decision is partly about whether your machine has the room. If it does, this is the most capable winch Warn builds in its value-assembled line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Metal Construction, Not Just an All-Metal Claim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe housing, the tie plate and the three-stage planetary gear train are all metal. There is no plastic in the load path, which is the difference between a winch that survives a season of being packed with mud and hosed off and one that develops play. The VRX 45-S carries a semi-gloss black powder coat over the castings and stainless steel fasteners throughout, so the corrosion resistance holds up after the powder coat gets chipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 Sealing, Sealed Rather Than Gasketed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull IP68 waterproof sealing means the winch is rated for continuous immersion rather than splash resistance. On a quad the winch sits low and forward, ahead of the radiator and below the axle line, so it goes through every puddle, creek and drift before the rest of the machine does. That is a harsher environment than the front of a truck, and it is why the sealing spec is the first number worth checking on a powersports winch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClutch Built on Warn's Hub-Lock Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe free-spool clutch is derived from the 4WD hub-lock design Warn has been refining since the 1940s. Disengaging it lets you pull rope out by hand rather than powering it out, which is faster to rig and saves the battery. It engages positively rather than by feel, so you know the drum is locked before you take up load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad-Holding Mechanical Brake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brake engages on its own the moment the motor stops, and it is a mechanical brake rather than a reliance on gearbox friction. On a slope that is the difference between a controlled recovery and a machine that walks backwards every time you let go of the switch. It is also what lets a winch be used as a lift for a plow blade without the blade settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned, Engineered and Assembled in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarn designs, engineers and assembles the VRX line in the United States, and backs the VRX 45-S with a 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 VRX 45-S 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 VRX 45-S bolts to a 3.0\" x 6.59\" (76.2mm x 167.4mm) 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 VRX 45-S at 4,500 lb and positions it for UTVs and side-by-sides. 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 6.59\" (76.2mm x 167.4mm), 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 VRX 45-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 101040\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 50' of 1\/4\" (6.4mm) Warn synthetic rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFairlead:\u003c\/b\u003e Hawse fairlead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHook:\u003c\/b\u003e Zinc-plated clevis 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 Dash-mounted rocker control switch and corded remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e IP68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-gloss 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 16.2 ft\/min (4.9 m\/min), 20 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLine Speed at Rated Pull:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.3 ft\/min (1.3 m\/min), 252 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePull by Layer:\u003c\/b\u003e Layer 1: 4,500 lb · Layer 2: 3,749 lb · Layer 3: 3,212 lb · Layer 4: 2,810 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12V DC Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 lb: 16.2 ft\/min (4.9 m\/min), 20 amps · 500 lb: 14.1 ft\/min (4.3 m\/min), 44 amps · 1,000 lb: 12.2 ft\/min (3.7 m\/min), 69 amps · 1,500 lb: 10.5 ft\/min (3.2 m\/min), 94 amps · 2,000 lb: 9.0 ft\/min (2.7 m\/min), 119 amps · 2,500 lb: 7.7 ft\/min (2.3 m\/min), 145 amps · 3,000 lb: 6.5 ft\/min (2.0 m\/min), 171 amps · 3,500 lb: 5.6 ft\/min (1.7 m\/min), 198 amps · 4,000 lb: 4.9 ft\/min (1.5 m\/min), 225 amps · 4,500 lb: 4.3 ft\/min (1.3 m\/min), 252 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e A 14.96\" (380.2mm), B 4.74\" (120.5mm), C 3.15\" (80mm), D 3.99\" (101.4mm), E 5.02\" (127.6mm), F 5.19\" (132mm), lettered as on Warn's drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting Bolt Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0\" x 6.59\" (76.2mm x 167.4mm), 4 holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA, designed, engineered 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 012748056003\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 VRX 45-S to it on the 3.0\" x 6.59\" (76.2mm x 167.4mm), 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for your Warn VRX 45-S 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 been building vehicle recovery equipment since 1948, when Arthur Warn started converting surplus military Jeeps for civilian roads with a locking hub of his own design. Those hubs led to winches, and the winches made Warn the name that shows up on the front of working machines rather than show machines. The company is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon, and the VRX line is designed, engineered and assembled in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VRX exists because Warn refused to answer the value end of the powersports market with a thinner product. It keeps the all-metal construction and the all-metal three-stage planetary gear train from the expensive winches, it is sealed to IP68 rather than merely gasketed, and its free-spool clutch is derived from the same 4WD hub-lock engineering Warn has been refining since the 1940s. What you give up against the AXON is the digital control system, not the mechanical hardware. That is a deliberate choice, and it is why the mechanical side of the 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":48932798071028,"sku":"101040","price":500.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/warn-vrx-45-s-powersports-winch-101040-front-elevation-synthetic-rope-hawse-fairlead.jpg?v=1785262860","url":"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/products\/warn-vrx-45-s-powersports-winch-4500-lb-50-ft-synthetic-rope-101040","provider":"Prestige Truck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}