Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Specs

Rated capacity 4500 lbs. @ 6.7 ft/min
Max GVWR 3000 lbs.
Power 12V Electric
Model number 101145
Weight None lb
Line 50' 1/4" Steel
Size 15" X 4.82" X 4.82"
Attributes Electric IP68 Wired Steel
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2023

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 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 not strong enough for your vehicle. This winch's capacity is 1 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 AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Pulling Power per Cable Layer

1 layer2 layers3 layers4 layersLayers of winch line on the drum0 lbs500 lbs1000 lbs1500 lbs2000 lbs2500 lbs3000 lbs3500 lbs4000 lbs4500 lbs4500lb Trail Weight (GVWR)4500lb Trail Weight (GVWR)

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Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Pulling Power per Cable Layer
Cable Layers Pounds
1 4500 lbs.
2 3749 lbs.
3 3212 lbs.
4 2810 lbs.

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Winch Lines ↑TOP

In the next chart, we look at when different winch line configurations will break when you use the Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145.

Stock winch line: 50' 1/4" 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

1/4" single line steel1/4" double line steel1/4" single line synthetic1/4" double line synthetic1/4" single line premium_synthetic1/4" double line premium_synthetic05,00010,00015,00020,00025,00030,000Minimum Breaking Strength4500lb Trail weight (GVWR)Mired to tiresMired to fendersMired to fenders, 45° slope

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Power ↑TOP

Power Type Electric
Motor Voltage 12V
Gear Ratio None:1
Gear system 3-Stage Planetary
Clutch Warn 4x4 Hub Tech
Brake Mechanical
Fastest linespeed 16.3 ft/min pulling 0 lbs.
Slowest linespeed 6.7 ft/min pulling 4500 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

0 lbs500 lbs1000 lbs1500 lbs2000 lbs2500 lbs3000 lbs3500 lbs4000 lbs4500 lbsAmount of Load, 1 layer of winch line on the drum0 ft/min2 ft/min4 ft/min6 ft/min8 ft/min10 ft/min12 ft/min14 ft/min16 ft/min0 A20 A40 A60 A80 A100 A120 A140 A160 A180 A200 A220 ALinespeedAmp draw

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Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Line Speed and Amp Draw Under Load
Load Linespeed Amp draw
0 lbs. 16.3 feet/minute 33 A
500 lbs. 13.8 feet/minute 48 A
1000 lbs. 11.8 feet/minute 68 A
1500 lbs. 10.3 feet/minute 91 A
2000 lbs. 9.1 feet/minute 114 A
2500 lbs. 8.3 feet/minute 136 A
3000 lbs. 7.7 feet/minute 156 A
3500 lbs. 7.3 feet/minute 174 A
4000 lbs. 7 feet/minute 191 A
4500 lbs. 6.7 feet/minute 208 A

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Control ↑TOP

Remote

Wired remote?
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 Contactor
Control pack pin count 4

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 AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Dimensions ↑TOP

Winch

Length 15"
Depth 4.82"
Height 4.82"
Weight None lb

Read more about how winch line and fairleads affect the weight of your winch.

Fairlead

Fairlead type Steel roller
Fairlead mount distance

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 76mm x 167mm (3" x 6.59")
Foot orientation Foot down
Motor clockable?
Gearbox clockable?

Read more about foot-forward vs. foot-down winch mounting.

Read more about winch clocking.

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Details ↑TOP

Features

Waterproof rating IP68
Finish Satin Black Powdercoat, Stainless Steel Fasteners
Bracing One Piece Tie-Plate
  • Mofactor motor, combined motor and contactor
  • All metal construction
  • Clutch based on Warn 4x4 hub design

In the Box

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Rockerbar digital control switch
  • HUB Wireless Receiver

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty for mechanical components, Limited three year warranty for electrical components

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Installation ↑TOP

Hardware

Mounting hardware 4 - M8-1.25x25mm
Mounting hardware torque 18 lb-ft

Electrical

Warn AXON 45 Powersports Winch - 101145 Manual and Parts List ↑TOP