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
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Cable Layers | Pounds |
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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
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
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Load | Linespeed | Amp draw |
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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 |