Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Specs
Rated capacity | 8000 lbs. @ 4.8 ft/min |
Max GVWR | 5333 lbs. |
Power | 12V Electric |
Model number | 86245 |
Weight | 80 lb |
Line | 94' 5/16" Steel |
Size | 20.8" X 6.3" X 6.97" |
Attributes | Electric Not Waterproof Wired Steel |
Status | Discontinued and unavailable |
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Last updated: Aug 27, 2019
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Max Weight Capacity ↑TOP
Maximum Vehicle Weight
You need a winch with a capacity of at least: 6750 Pounds
With your GVWR of 4500 pounds this winch is strong enough for your vehicle. This winch's capacity is times your GVWR.
Manufacturers recommend a winch capacity 1.5-2 times your GVWR.
Winch Pulling Power vs. Cable Layers
In our chart, you can see that this winch, like all winches, is more powerful with fewer wraps of cable on the drum.
If you need more pulling power, use a winch anchor that's further away or use a snatch block.
More spooled out winch line = More pulling power!
⚠ Safety issue! The first layer should always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum when the winch is under load.
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Pulling Power per Cable Layer
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Cable Layers | Pounds |
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1 | 8000 lbs. |
2 | 7280 lbs. |
3 | 6670 lbs. |
4 | 6230 lbs. |
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Winch Lines ↑TOP
In the next chart, we look at when different winch line configurations will break when you use the Warn VR8000 Winch 86245.
Stock winch line: 94' 5/16" diameter Steel
Winch lines break because they get overloaded.
Synthetic winch lines have higher breaking strengths than steel for a given diameter.
Some wheelers switch their winch line - some go up a size in synthetic (i.e. 5/16" to 3/8") to get more strength. Others will go down a size (i.e. 3/8" to 5/16") to get extra length while choosing a synthetic winch rope that has at least as much strength as the factory steel cable.
Tips
- If you're really stuck, help your winch motor and winch line by either digging/moving dirt or repositioning your rig with a Hi-Lift Jack.
- A double winch line using a snatch block is much safer (though slower) than a single winch line.
- Use a winch line damper.
Winch Line Breaking Strength vs. Your GVWR
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Power ↑TOP
Power Type | Electric |
Motor Voltage | 12V |
Gear Ratio | 216:1 |
Gear system | 3 Stage Planetary |
Clutch | Sliding Ring Gear |
Brake | Automatic Direct Drive Cone |
Fastest linespeed | 29 ft/min pulling 0 lbs. |
Slowest linespeed | 4.8 ft/min pulling 8000 lbs. |
We recommend electric winches for most fourwheelers.
Electric winches will work without the engine running, which may be necessary in certain situations like a rollover or with a water-flooded engine.
Winch Load vs. Motor Amperage and Line Speed
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Load | Linespeed | Amp draw |
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0 lbs. | 29 feet/minute | 69.2 A |
2000 lbs. | 14.2 feet/minute | 179.2 A |
4000 lbs. | 9.9 feet/minute | 281 A |
6000 lbs. | 7.3 feet/minute | 381 A |
8000 lbs. | 4.8 feet/minute | 457 A |
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Control ↑TOP
Remote
Wired remote? | ✔ |
Wired remote lead length | 12' |
Wireless remote? | ✘ |
Can add wireless remote? | ✔ |
Winches come with a wired remote, a wireless remote, or both.
Wireless remotes work at a further distance than wired remotes, and have no cables that get snagged. You do need to make sure that the batteries have a charge.
Control Pack
Control pack type | Solenoid |
Control pack pin count | 5 |
Your winch remote actually controls a control pack that uses either solenoids or contactors.
Solenoids are older technology, so you find them on older and budget winches.
Contactor packs are newer technology and are found on newer winches.
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Dimensions ↑TOP
Winch
Length | 20.8" |
Depth | 6.3" |
Height | 6.97" |
Weight | 80 lb |
Read more about how winch line and fairleads affect the weight of your winch.
Fairlead
Fairlead type | Steel hawse |
Fairlead mount distance | 10" |
You can use an aluminum hawse fairlead ONLY with synthetic winch rope. Steel winch cable will destroy an aluminum hawse.
You can use a steel roller fairlead with steel winch cable or synthetic winch rope.
However, note that every winch rope manufacturer DOES recommend that you switch to an aluminum hawse. This is likely because used steel roller fairleads often have gouges and burrs that can damage a synthetic winch rope.
Mounting
Mounting pattern | 4.5" x 10" |
Foot orientation | Foot down or foot forward |
Motor clockable? | ✔ |
Gearbox clockable? | ✔ |
Read more about foot-forward vs. foot-down winch mounting.
Read more about winch clocking.
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Details ↑TOP
Features
Finish | Black Powdercoat |
Bracing | Tie Rods |
Made in | China |
In the Box
- ✔ Winch
- ✔ Winch hook
- ✔ Mounting hardware
- ✔ Battery cables
- ✔ Steel hawse fairlead
- ✔ Wired remote
- ✔ WInch hook strap
Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Warn VR8000 Winch 86245 Installation ↑TOP
Hardware
Mounting hardware | 4 - 3/8"-16 x 1.25" long bolts, 4 - 3/8"-16 nuts |
Mounting hardware torque | 35 lb-ft |