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Warn XD9000 Winch 28500

Rated capacity 9,000 lbs @ 3.9 ft/min
Max GVWR 6,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 28500
Line 5/16" x 100' Steel
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof No
Maximum pulling power 9000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
7010 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 4500 - 6000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength
(synthetic is 25% stronger)
9800 lbs
(Steel)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 9000 lbs Strongest
2 8190 lbs
3 7500 lbs
4 7010 lbs Weakest

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

waterproof rating Not waterproof
fairlead Steel roller
finish Gray Powdercoat
bracing Steel Tie Rod

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed 38 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 3.9 ft/min pulling 9000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 38 ft/min No-load, fastest
2000 lbs 15 ft/min
4000 lbs 10.3 ft/min
6000 lbs 7.5 ft/min
8000 lbs 5.1 ft/min
9000 lbs 3.9 ft/min Full-load, slowest

Winches are slower with more load.

Wired remote? Yes
Wired remote lead length 12'
Handlebar/Dash switch? No
Wireless remote? No
Can add a wireless remote? Yes
Bluetooth receiver? No
Can add Bluetooth receiver? Yes
control pack type Contactor
control pack pins 5
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 156:1
brake Mechanical Cone
highest amp draw 478A @ 9000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 56A Least amps, no-load
2000 lbs 161A
4000 lbs 252A
6000 lbs 332A
8000 lbs 423A
9000 lbs 478A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 21.87"
depth 6.3"
height 7.6"
fairlead mount distance 10"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"

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 - 3/8" 16 bolts + square nuts
mounting hardware torque 35 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot down or foot forward
motor clockable Yes
gearbox clockable Yes
length x depth x height 21.87" x 6.3" x 7.6"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 7 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime