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Posted by: xcrider
I had a 2002 500 with a warn 2k that I plowed snow with. It had enough amp draw that I would have to put my battery on the charger when I was done plowing because there wasn't enough let to start it when it was cold. I just got a new 500 and this time I went with the Ramsey 3k with wireless remote thinking the amp draw might be just low enough that I don't have to put it on the charger when done plowing snow. I will have to wait until next winter to find out. (Plus I liked the idea of wireless)
I got mine with free shipping (winch only) at Trax Motorsports. You can compare prices and mix and match on the website. I ended up getting the warn mini rocker and the Ramsey mount for my 2004.5 sportsman. I should have got the Warn mount as the roller fairlead braket is much beefier. I ended up welding some straps to beef mine up. I am not sure about the mount on your Honda. I think they both have the exact same warranty although the 3k warn is a sealed unit and that might be enough to consider over the Ramsey. I think the Ramsey is cheaper at Trax MS so go with what you like. I don't think you can go wrong with either
I use the wireless to respool and play and the mini rocker on the handle bar for plowing.
Posted by: maddog56
Eiger rider has it pretty close. The warn draws more power and is faster. The ramsey draws less but is slower. Both are built very well and would be a great addition to your atv. Just stay away from tusk/superwinch and the other bottom dwellers.
Posted by: Starky
Just my 2 cents, I bought a 1500 superwinch off of e-bay and put it on the old Honda fourtrax and have never had a problem with it. It had been used pretty well before I got it too. I know Superwinch is the K-mart quality winch, but I guess I can't complain, expecially considering the price I got it for. I expect it to fail me when I need it the most, so I am cautious.
I have a Warn 2.5 on the Griz and am confident that it will not fail me. Hope it doesn't prove me wrong.
Posted by: 1Bullmoose
I've had Warn winches on trucks and quads for over 20 years without a problem. Warns are tough and reliable.
My last new work truck came with a Ramsey 8000. I gave it a fair trial, but I can't believe what a piece of junk it is. It's slow, wimpy, the freewheel control has been seized solid since new, it's leaked oil since new, the control plug is brittle plastic and broke off, the control itself is counter-intuitive, and the winch's finish flaked off in the car wash. If all Ramseys are like mine, I don't know how they stay in business. It may be cheaper, but it's worth absolutely nothing. After just one year our fleet went back to Warn winches because so many guys complained about the Ramseys.
When you are stuck up to the axles you need a reliable winch. Spend the few extra bucks and get something worthwhile.
Posted by: Bluethumb
In addition to all these good posts, I've heard that the Ramsey winches use steel gears. May sound good, but when they get wet, in freezing temps, I've heard of them being susceptable to freezing up and won't turn. The Warns' have a teflon coating on the gears that resists this. Power wise, I'd say they're equal, maybe a little different gearing in them, but there's trade-off's for everything. There's design limitations on how much they can draw, or they'd kill your battery and charging system in a short period of time.
Posted by: GSXRPred
Just thought id throw in a recent happening.
I bought a new ramsey 2500. I broke off the positive battery cable lead on the winch motor during the install.
I called up ramsey the next day and they sent me a new motor set and gear set for free.
Wonderful customer service.
Posted by: GSXRPred
alaska boy is the man !
Posted by: GSXRPred
yeah those are pretty good prices. make sure you get a roller fairlead and mounting plate also.
The 2500 is right for you.
I dont regret not getting the remote.
Never found a situation where I absolutely needed it.
Posted by: atv123
I only run Warn winches, but have used a few Ramseys on friends quads. They were good too, but my vote goes to Warn.
Posted by: KFXCarnage
I was in this new store a couple days ago by my house and they gave me a brosure of stuff they sell in it I found a winch.I have been wanting to put one on my Rancher.
They have a Ramsey 2500lb $250.00 $285.00 with remote.
They also have a Ramsey 3000lb $300.00 $330.00 with remote.
Are these good deals and witch one would be best for my Rancher350ES?
Thanx
Heres there site if ya wana check them out.
LINK
Posted by: bigbamaboy
I have a 2.5 warn on my sp. I have had no problems out of it. I'm a pretty big guy, and you know how big/heavy a Polaris is, and it does fine. I have limited experiance with a Ramsey, but from what I have done with my Warn, you cant go wrong with a Warn.
Posted by: turbojosh
There both about the same in quality and craftsmenship Both excellent winches. I got a warn for cheap w/ a package deal so i love my warn.
Posted by: AlaskaBoy
I have a Warn 2.0 that is about 7 or 8 years old and has been trough everything and was mounted on a King Quad and now I have the Warn 2.5 on my Kodiak and have to date submerged it up to the headlights and later pulled out a Argo and it did not fail me, oh and I did use it to pull me out when it was submerged and it worked great under water.
I have to agree with maddog, Superwinch are junk, had one when i bought the King Quad and from new it gave me problems until I bought the first Warn. I still have the 2.0 and will mount it on my wifes Timberwolf just as soon as my neighbor makes me a mount for it.
Have not used or know of anyone with a Ramsey so I have no comment on it. AlaskaBoy.
Posted by: AlaskaBoy
GSXRPred,
Thanks, not sure why I am the man but thanks.
AlaskaBoy.
Posted by: EigerRider04
I have a Warn 2.0 ci, and haven't had any problems out of it. It was a great investment.
Posted by: EigerRider04
I don't think you will notice a difference if your atv is running. However, if you get into a situation where something is wrong and the quad won't run, the Ramsey might run longer if it takes less amperage. You have to be careful, because typically, if a motor pulls less amperage, it creates less power. If it creates less power, it will have to be geared down to pull the same load, causing it to be a slower winch. If it's slower, it might run longer, but not get you any farther.
Don't know anything about the Ramsey, you would have to speak to a tech guy from there. The motor could be more efficient than the one on the Warn, but I wouldn't think it would be much. Surely they didn't completely redesign the way an electric motor works. Call them and see. How much is the price difference? I got my Warn 2.0 ci, the mounting plate, and installation from my dealer when I bought my Eiger for $400.
Posted by: MrTommy
I see I'm late to the party on this one, but thought I'd weigh in anyway. I installed a Ramsey wireless 2500 on my AC 400 this past winter. Installation was a pain in the butt (not because it was a Ramsey, but because it was a 'winch'...) but once in, was fine. Everything works as advertised. I've only used it once to pull me up a rock, and once up and looking back, probably could have made it without it. Anyway, I'm totally pleased with it.
However, when we get one for my wife's machine, a dealer will install it. I'm DONE with this headache stuff - ha.
Posted by: MrTommy
My guess, Starky, is that your Superwinch will work just fine. A lot of 'hype' over name, but a wire with a hook on the end and a good battery hooked to the motor will pull you out every time...
Posted by: Thunderbolt
I am also comparing Warn and Ramsey winches. The Ramsey winches are pricier, But also they claim to draw way less amperage than the warn. True ?? Does anyone have any trouble with there battery and charging system operating the winch or is there upgrades that need to be done?? Will there be a noticeable difference in the two winches if the current draw difference is actual or just on paper ??
Posted by: Shadogang
New to Forum,
Was wondering what you wheelers thought? Whcih winch is better? Ramsey or Warn, This would be mounted on a 2000 Honda Rancher ES.
Posted by: Shadogang
Shopping around, on e-winches.com, I found the Ramsey winch to be about $100 less than the Warn.
Posted by: weez440
your right tommy as long as the winch pulls me out of the mud i am happy i have only had experience with warn a lil with superwinch but my superwinch is old and abused so that doesn't count but i have had 4 warn winches and all been really good and tommy if you are a lil patient it is very easy to hook up a warn winch to the arctic i can hook one up in less then an hour now nice i don't even need the schematic anymore but you just can't go wrong with a winch no matter what you choose
