How do I identify my Warn Winch Model?
WARN winches have their serial number either laser etched or stamped. In most cases, the serial number is located on the gear housing side of the winch. It is important to know that many of the warn electric motors that drive the winch gear train also have serial numbers.
How many amps does a Warn M8000 winch draw?
This Warn Industries M8000 Series 12 volt electric Winch is vehicle mounted and has a pull capacity of 8,000 pound….Products specifications.
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Max Line Pull/ Line Speed | 8000 Pound/ 4.8 Feet Per Minute |
| Max Amp Draw/ Line Pull | 435 Amp Draw/ 8000 Pound |
Is Warn M8000 Made in USA?
Warn’s non-VR winches are assembled in Oregon with some globally sourced parts. They continue to manufacture substantial parts of their winches at the Oregon factory, like machining cases and gears. The Warn VR line is fully made in China.
Should you fuse a winch?
A circuit breaker or a fuse is not recommended. A winch can draw 400 amperes or more. A single battery can only put out around 700 amps for a short period of time. A fuse or circuit breaker large enough to allow your winch to work will protect nothing.
What size battery do I need for a warn M8000 winch motor?
The old M8000 motor part number (25982) has been superseded by 77893, which is the correct short winch motor for the M8, the M8-s, and the M8000. Warn recommends a minimum of a 650 CCA battery to power the winch, and it’ll come with 2 gauge 72″ cables. In a winch test by Overland Journal, even high-weight-rated winches drew a max of 165 amps.
What is the difference between the M8 warn and M8000 solenoid pack?
The contactor pack is much sleeker-looking than the M8000 solenoid pack and the winch controller plugs into the side of the pack instead of the middle. Here is the parts list: The synthetic version of the M8 Warn uses the model names M8-s and M8000-s. The Warn part number is 87800.
Is there an international version of the M8000 winch cable?
Unlike the steel cable M8, there is no CE-compliant M8000-s, so there is no international version. If you need a CE-compliant winch but with synthetic rope, you can buy the M8 steel winch cable version and add a synthetic rope and aluminum fairlead.
How do I put a contactor pack on a warn M8000?
You can DIY retrofit one pretty easily or just buy a contactor kit from Warn if you want to put a contactor pack on a solenoid-equipped M8000. You’ll also need a winch controller that has the same pin configuration as the contactor pack – the old controller won’t work.