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Warn VRX 45-S Powersports Winch - 101040

Rated capacity 4,500 lbs @ 4.3 ft/min
Max GVWR 3,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 101040
Line 1/4" x 50' Synthetic
Wireless remote No
Handlebar/Dash Control Yes
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof IP68 (Best)
Maximum pulling power 4500 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
2810 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 2250 - 3000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength 7700 lbs
(Synthetic)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 4500 lbs Strongest
2 3749 lbs
3 3212 lbs
4 2810 lbs Weakest

A winch pulls harder with fewer layers of cable on the drum.

waterproof rating IP68
fairlead Aluminum hawse
finish Satin black powdercoat, Stainless steel fasteners
bracing Tie rod

Extras:

  • All metal construction
  • Clutch based on Warn 4x4 hub design
  • Dash-mount control switch

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Aluminum hawse fairlead
  • Wired remote
  • Dash-mount control switch
fastest line speed 16.2 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 4.3 ft/min pulling 4500 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 16.2 ft/min No-load, fastest
500 lbs 14.1 ft/min
1000 lbs 12.2 ft/min
1500 lbs 10.5 ft/min
2000 lbs 9 ft/min
2500 lbs 7.7 ft/min
3000 lbs 6.5 ft/min
3500 lbs 5.6 ft/min
4000 lbs 4.9 ft/min
4500 lbs 4.3 ft/min Full-load, slowest

Winches are slower with more load.

Wired remote? Yes
Handlebar/Dash switch? Yes
Wireless remote? No
Can add a wireless remote? Yes
Bluetooth receiver? No
Can add Bluetooth receiver? Yes
control pack type Contactor
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
clutch Warn 4x4 hub tech
brake Mechanical
highest amp draw 252A @ 4500 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 20A Least amps, no-load
500 lbs 44A
1000 lbs 69A
1500 lbs 94A
2000 lbs 119A
2500 lbs 145A
3000 lbs 171A
3500 lbs 198A
4000 lbs 225A
4500 lbs 252A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

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Width 14.96"
depth 4.74"
height 4.74"
mounting pattern 76mm x 167mm (3" x 6.59")

Winches with synthetic line weigh significantly less than those with steel line.

Some winches can have their motor or gearbox rotated (clocked) to fit tight spaces.

mounting hardware 4 - M8-1.25x25mm
mounting hardware torque 18 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot down
length x depth x height 14.96" x 4.74" x 4.74"
mounting pattern 76mm x 167mm (3" x 6.59")
warranty rating Better
electrical warranty 3 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime