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WARN 12 Volt DC Powered Electric Truck Winch — 8000-Lb. Pulling Capacity, Galvanized Steel Rope, Model# VR8000

Item# 20953
"WARN Truck Winch - 8000-Lb. Pulling Capacity, Model# VR8000"
WARN 12 Volt DC Powered Electric Truck Winch — 8000-Lb. Pulling Capacity, Galvanized Steel Rope, Model# VR8000

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WARN 12 Volt DC Powered Electric Truck Winch — 8000-Lb. Pulling Capacity, Galvanized Steel Rope, Model# VR8000

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  • 8,000-lb. pulling capacity
  • 12V DC, 4.8 HP series-wound motor
  • 94ft.L x 5/16in. dia. galvanized steel cable
  • 4.8 FPM full load drawing/457 Amps
  • 29 FPM no load drawing/69 Amps

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Product Summary

The VR8000 WARN® 12 Volt DC Vehicle Recovery Winch is a genuine WARN winch with a full 8,000-lb. pulling capacity, ideal for lighter trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs. This winch gives you quick line speed, durability, dependability and the legendary WARN reliability and performance that comes through time and time again.

What's Included

  •  (1) Winch
  • Wire rope

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Features + Benefits

  • 8,000-lb. pulling capacity
  • 12V DC, 4.8 HP series-wound motor
  • 94ft.L x 5/16in. dia. galvanized steel cable
  • 4.8 FPM full load drawing/457 Amps
  • 29 FPM no load drawing/69 Amps
  • Remote control with 12ft. cord
  • 3-stage planetary geartrain
  • Sliding ring gear clutch
  • Exclusive automatic direct drive cone brake
  • 4-way roller fairlead
  • Low-profile design fits most light trucks, Jeeps and SUVs

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20953

Brand

WARN
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Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Ship Weight

80.0 LBR

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  1. Does suggested remote work with THIS winch?

    A staff answer suggested a certain remote that said it works with most winches but didn't definitively say it worked with this one. does it?

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    1. The Mile Marker Wireless Electric Winch Remote item number 29511 is compatible with the WARN truck winch model VR8000. See below for the wireless winch remote details.

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  2. What is the on/cool down time

    Went to Horthern today to look at winches and had my eye on the 9500, but after seeing this one on the net, (backordered), which is probably why I didn't see it in the store, I am really liking it. Just need to know the on/off time. Thanks.

    P.S. The people at the store are very helpful, Thank you guys and girls

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    1. The winch is rated as intermittent duty. Double line rigging will reduce the amp draw and reduce heat build up. This allows for longer continual use.

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  3. Can this be mounted on a hitch mount

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    1. Yes, the Warn truck winch with 8000-Lb. pulling capacity can be hitch mounted.

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  4. Can the Warn Truck Winch Model #VR8000 have a cordless remote added to it?

    1 answer

    1. The attached item is listed as a cordless remote which is compatible with most electric winches.

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  5. model#vr8000 winch Can I hook it up to the 12 volt wire on trailer wiring harness?

    Will the standard trailer wiring harness handle the electrical load? Do you need to run a ground back to the truck? Or can you ground it to the trailer?

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    1. Check the PDF file under the content links for wiring information on page 5. The (72") red cable would attach to the motor from the battery with the motor ground attaching to the solenoid with the (72") black cable connecting to the battery as well.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty