WARN 26502 M8000 8000-lb Winch

by Warn

Product Features

• Heavy duty clevis hook with rope thimble roller fairlead (optional hawse fairlead)
• Powers load in and out via a 100? of 5/16" wire rope
• Efficient, 3-stage planetary gear box and automatic direct drive cone brake system
• Powerful 4.8 hp series wound motor, with a 8,000 LB pull rating and Sliding ring gear freespooling clutch
• Rubber handheld remote with 12' (3.7m) cord and limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 25.5 x 18.2 inches ; 80 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 83.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000182DYM
• Item model number: 26502
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,517 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #5 in Automotive > Exterior Accessories > Towing Products & Winches > Winches
  • #69 in Industrial & Scientific > Material Handling Products

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Warn Industries' 26502 M8000 vehicle recovery winch an outstanding value for trucks, sport utility vehicles and Jeeps. Featuring a 4.8-hp series wound motor packing an 8,000 lbs pull rating, as well as a 3-stage planetary geartrain, it provides advanced pulling power that is efficient yet quiet. Add this to its 100� of 5/16 wire rope with standard roller fairlead, a sliding ring gear freespooling clutch and wired remote and you have the perfect winching tool for work or play. Classic design, proven performance. View larger. Competitive power, speed and reliability. View larger. A 12-foot wired rubber remote for all-weather safety. View larger. High Efficiency and Power and Performance The Premium Series 26502 M8000 vehicle recovery winch from Warn Industries features the classic design that has been the staple of Warn's longtime best selling winch lines. The M8000 has an 8,000 lb line pull rating and is just the right size for Jeeps, trucks, and SUVs. Its high power 4.8-hp series wound motor is powered via 72" color-coated leads attaching to your vehicle's 12-volt battery, while its 3-stage planetary geartrain ensures that it is capable of getting any job done fast and quietly. The unit comes standard with 100' of 5/16" wire rope and a roller fairlead, but can also be fitted with a hawse fairlead (sold separately), and also includes an automatic brake and a handheld rubber controller with a 12' lead cord making for easy and safe operation in all scenarios. Additional features include a sliding ring gear freespooling clutch with stainless steel hardware and lever, a remote mount control box that allows for a variety of mounting options and a limited lifetime warranty. Standard Features: Powers load in and out. 100� of 5/16" wire rope. Gear ratio 216:1. Automatic direct drive cone brake. Efficient, 3-stage planetary gear box. Sliding ring gear freespooling clutch. Powerful 4.8 hp series wound motor, with a 8,000 LB pull rating. Heavy duty clevis hook with rope thimble. Heavy duty roller fairlead (optional hawse fairlead). Rubber handheld remote with 12' (3.7m) cord. Limited lifetime warranty. What's in the Box 1-Warn Industries 26502 M8000 self-recovery winch, 1-roller fairlead, 1-100' length of 5/16 wire rope, 1-heavy duty clevis hook with rope thimble, 1-12' rubber handheld remote, 1-hook strap, 1-users manual. Specifications: Rated line pull 8000 LB (3630 kg) single line Motor 4.8 hp series wound, 12V DC Gearing 3-stage planetary Gear ratio 216:1 Brake Automatic direct drive cone Freespool clutch Sliding ring gear Wire rope 100', 5/16" diam. (30m, 8mm diam.) Dimensions 21.04" L. x 6.3" D. x 7.6" H. (534mm L. x 160m D. x 193mm H.) Mounting bolt pattern 10.0" x 4.5" (254mm x 114.3mm) Installed weight 74 lbs. (34 kgs.) Fairlead Roller Recommended battery 650 CCA minimum for winching Battery leads 2 gauge, 72� (1.83m) Finish Argent gray powder coat 12V DC Performance Specs (first layer): Line Pull Line Speed Motor Current Pull by layer lbs (kgs) ft/min (M/min ) amps layer/lbs (kgs) 0 42 (12.8) 80 1/8000 (3629) 2000 (910) 16 (4.88) 200 2/7280 (3302) 4000 (1810) 11.9 (3.63) 285 3/6670 (3,026) 6000 (2720) 9.79 (2.98) 350 4/6230 (2826) 8000 (3630) 8.01 (2.44) 435 Warranty Warn Industries, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical components of the Warn Self-recovery winch will be free of defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the winch, and that the electrical components will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the winch and does not apply to finish and wire rope, or if the winch has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, collision, overloading, modification, misapplication, improper installation, or improper service. About Warn Industries Headquartered in Clackamas Oregon, Warn Industries designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATV's and utility vehicles. In addition, the company's Industrial Division markets electric and hydraulic winches and hoists to commercial, industrial and severe duty customers around the world. The company also has a line of utility winches and hoists that are specifically designed for professional trade workers and do-it-yourself consumers who need powerful tools to assist them in pulling, hauling, dragging or lifting. With customers in more than 65 countries on six continents, Warn is one of the world's most recognized brands in vehicle performance enhancing equipment.

Product Description

Warn Industries M8000 8000-pound Winch has pulling capacity rated up to 8,000 pounds making it perfect for most trucks and SUVs. It is a compact, efficient and robust package that has a powerful 4.8 horsepower Series Wound motor and 3-stage planetary gear train. This winch is available with 80-feet wire rope with a hawse fairlead or 100-feet rope with a roller fairlead.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says, September 23, 2010

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David Shipp "ds" (NCarolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WARN 26502 M8000 8000-lb Winch (Misc.)

This is the best basic winch you can get. Don't be fooled into buying any of the cheaper ones. Learn from my mistakes. It does what it says it does. Pulls four tons. Has paid for itself in my case with one emergency use. Had to pull and lift 2.5 tons which it did with ease. I would recommend having a snatch block and either a chain or heavy strap to give more options when needed. It is not always possible to get the truck with the winch in exactly the right spot. The snatch block allows for more choices.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll be glad it's a Warn when you REALLY need it!, July 20, 2011

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R. Bellamy - See all my reviews

This review is from: WARN 26502 M8000 8000-lb Winch (Misc.)

I've been off-roading for more than four decades. Bikes, buggies and now, a 4x4. Never really thought I needed a winch until I got the 4X4, but since my Trooper weighs in at around 4,500 pounds, I knew there was no way I could get out of a "sticky" situation without a winch. I run in sand at Hatteras, hills and woods at Wind Rock and make the occasional trip to CO to explore old mining trails and hunt for ghost towns. And I always travel alone. So, one of my first purchases for the Trooper was an ARB bullbar and a Warn M8000. That was in 2002. Oddly, since then, I haven't had a desperate need for a winch. Oh, there have been numerous times when I have had to clear a large branch or tree from the trail, but I've never been stuck, so I never had a chance to put the M8000 to the test.

Then, this Spring, I had a 70', 18" diameter black pine break in a windstorm and fall into the lake near my boat dock where we live. After failing to get TVA to remove it (it was on their easement), I decided to see if the Trooper, ARB bullbar and Warn winch were up to the task. The tree was in about 3-5 feet of water and would have to be lifted about 8' to get it up into my yard where I could cut it up with a chainsaw. I had no idea what the tree weighed, so to aid in the lifting and increase the pulling power, I strapped a snatch block onto another standing tree as high as I could reach in an attempt to pull the trunk of the tree in the water up onto the embankment. I paid out about half the wire rope (50') to gain a little mechanical advantage. The tree moved freely as I oriented it perpendicular to the shore, but eventually snagged on the rip-rap on the shoreline. Not sure if I would overtax the M8000, I continued the pull, stopping occasionally to allow it to cool.

The winch struggled with the pull, but managed to coax the tree trunk up and onto the embankment. Then, I attached the snatch block to a tree some 60 feet away and positioned the Trooper about another 30' or so from the snatch block at about a 45 degree angle. When I started the pull, the tree moved only a few feet further into my yard before the winch started pulling the Trooper across the grass towards the snatch block. I blocked all four wheels and tried again. No dice. The tree was too heavy (but the winch, although it was clearly struggling, pulled on). Finally, I backed the Trooper up to another tree and wrapped a strap around it and hooked both ends over the tow hook on the back. When I began to pull, there was so much force that I actually was pretty sure something was going to give - the winch, the bumper, maybe even the frame of the truck. The winch was clearly maxed out and turned slowly. But the tree moved. I took my time and allowed the winch to cool after about each 1 1/2 - 2 minute pull. It took maybe 1/2 an hour, but the tree eventually all ended up in the yard where I could saw it up.

The winch never failed (nor did the bull bar or the frame of the Trooper) and it saved me nearly the cost of purchase that day alone. Now, when I'm on the trail, I have full confidence that I can deal with almost any extrication issue that comes along. Well done, Warn!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, July 2, 2011

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Easy - See all my reviews

This review is from: WARN 26502 M8000 8000-lb Winch (Misc.)

I almost bought this from another retailer but decided to go with Amazon since their customer service is so good. I'm glad I did. The first winch didn't work. Amazon sent another winch overnight had UPS pick up the broken winch. I love Amazon.