Jeep Winches – WARN, Mile Marker, & Smittybilt Winch
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It’s a beautiful, sunny day. You’re hitting the trails in your Jeep, feeling the warm sun and a cool breeze (perfect combination). Then it happens – you get stuck. It can take hours and a lot of money to have a tow truck come get you out, but if you have a winch it’s a non-issue. For the February vote, you choose which of 3 great Jeep winches will be installed on this JK: WARN, Mile Marker, or Smittybilt.
A Jeep winch is a definite investment, but it’s one of those parts that can save you enormous amounts of money in the long run. You can’t always predict what the conditions are going to be when you’re off-roading; heck, that’s part of the fun! But when something unexpected happens and you get stuck in a remote location, towing fees can be outrageous. It’s so much easier and cheaper if you have a winch so you can pull yourself out.
Choose which of these 3 great Jeep winches you think should go on the JK:
WARN PowerPlant Dual Force HP Winch & Air Compressor
The obvious benefit of this WARN winch is that it’s not just a winch – it’s an air compressor too! That means with this one item you’ll be able to winch your vehicle, fill up any flat tires, and power air tools as well. No other winch is going to offer that kind of versatility. Plus, it won’t require any extra wiring or plumbing, making it an easy install.
Specs for the WARN PowerPlant winch:
- Rated Line Pull: 9,500 lbs
- Motor: 12v
- Horsepower: 4.6
- Gear Ratio: 156:1
- 5/16 inch Wire Rope: 125 ft
- Roller Fairlead
Mile Marker HI10500 Hydraulic Winch
It may not have an air compressor, but there are a couple of ways this Mile Marker winch sets itself apart. First of all, it has the highest load capacity with 10,500 lbs. But the biggest difference is that it’s a hydraulic winch, whereas the other two are electric. This means that you’ll never have to worry about running out of power when you’re winching. The winch hooks up to the power steering pump for a constant supply of energy. As long as the engine keeps running, so will the winch. And it even works in mud and water!
Specs for the Mile Marker HI10500 winch:
- Rated Line Pull: 10,500 lbs
- Voltage: 12v
- Gear Ratio: 6:1
- Wire Cable: 100 ft
- Roller Fairlead
Smittybilt XRC-10 Comp Series Winch
There are many people who like to keep things simple; if it’s too fancy, it’s not for them. This Smittybilt winch would fall under that category. There aren’t many bells and whistles. What you get is a straightforward, powerful winch that you will be able to rely on again and again. The muscle of this Smittybilt winch offers the heavy-duty toughness you need in a winching situation.
Specs for the Smittybilt XRC10 Winch:
- Rated Line Pull: 10,000 lbs
- Motor: 12v
- Horsepower: 5.5
- Gear Ratio: 218:1
- Synthetic Rope: 94 ft
- Aluminum Fairlead
As an extra feature, we’ll be installing the Bestop HighRock 4×4 slider step. These great Jeep parts act like a nerf bar when they’re in the up position. Then you can just slide it down and it’s a convenient step pad.
About Warn Industries: They started by producing locking hubs for WWII, but Warn Industries really made their name when they developed the first recreational winch in 1959.
About Mile Marker: Mile Marker is known as an innovator of high quality hydraulic winches. Today, Mile Marker is still the only approved winch for the US Military’s HMMWV (Humvee).
About Smittybilt: Basil Smith, the founder of Smittybilt, was one of the original four wheel drive enthusiasts. Today, his passion for creating 4wd equipment is evident in over 2,000 products.
Feb 20 @ 13:13pmkaren a says:
WARN
Feb 20 @ 14:37pmbertha knapp says:
mile marker all the way
Feb 20 @ 16:01pmLarry says:
Warn wenches get my vote. Due to the specs. it looks like it will
deliver what it claims, and it has an air compressor on board if
you lose tire pressure or you need more to get out of a bad situation.
Feb 20 @ 17:08pmJeff Cercy says:
Warn
Feb 20 @ 17:13pmjay says:
Duh?? Do you even have to ask… WARN!!!!
Feb 20 @ 18:28pmDoug says:
Synthetic line is a MUST!
Feb 20 @ 18:54pmmark kingsbury says:
WA-WA-WA-WARN-ING Y’ALL, DA’JEEP IS MINE
Feb 20 @ 20:04pmTonya B. says:
My father and I have decided that this air compressor capability would be great for changing lug nuts! Way to go Jeep!!! We would love to have one or two!!
Feb 20 @ 20:06pmDennis H. says:
With a compressor, I could pump up my air mattress, air up soft tires, and use impact wrenches!! This could all be done while on my road trip to pick up my new Jeep!!
Feb 20 @ 22:03pmRicardo says:
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaarn!!!!!
Feb 20 @ 22:08pmPete says:
Warn of course.
Feb 20 @ 23:28pmLori says:
I would like to vote for the Warn winch–as female I like the idea of the air compressor to help remove the tires if a change is needed. However, how do you vote I have gone back and forth over every site on this page attempting to vote but only get back to this page?
Feb 21 @ 09:48amGriff says:
I have a Smittybilt, but had a had more money I would’ve went for the WARN, air compressor capability on the trail has its advantages!
Feb 21 @ 10:45amEd says:
Whit Waren you get the best! Forget the rest!!
Feb 21 @ 11:09amDee says:
Smitty is my guy!!!
Feb 21 @ 13:09pmtwig says:
well id say the warn sounds cool with the air compressor and all but i have an electric milemarker on my truck and the only thing i hate is runnin out of power so ima have to say the milemarker only because of the hydraulic power
Feb 21 @ 13:12pmCapt. Obvious says:
Smitty- 400
Warn- 1500
Feb 21 @ 13:24pmkathy says:
Warn
Feb 21 @ 13:39pmPaul says:
Warn
Feb 21 @ 13:41pmJan says:
WARN
Feb 21 @ 13:46pmStan says:
The Warn winch works for me.
Feb 21 @ 15:16pmBirgit says:
Smitty
Feb 21 @ 15:33pmDavid says:
Waren with the air compressor all the way with a jeep, specially if you are a rock crawler
Feb 21 @ 16:36pmMichele says:
I have a warn winch on everthing i own. It has never let me down… Warn all the way baby!!!
Feb 21 @ 16:38pmTina Wiltison says:
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 21 @ 19:59pmChris Kitchens says:
Warn
Feb 21 @ 21:36pmJason says:
Get stuck with a flat tire? No problem , Warn have the solution !!
Feb 22 @ 05:07amDavid Sperry says:
Take the Warn
Feb 22 @ 05:26amKathy Fern says:
Hope I win!!!
Feb 22 @ 08:27amJosh Caverson says:
WARN 4 SURE!! It’s got the longest cable of ‘ em all and I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve needed that extra 25 ft!! Plus, that air compressor idea is awesome.
Feb 22 @ 08:32amYvonne G. says:
I’ve always loved jeeps soooooo cool
Feb 22 @ 08:57amjames says:
warn all the way ….. i have a warn on my artic cat mud pro and love it
Feb 22 @ 09:39amkevin says:
Go with the warn
Feb 22 @ 10:10amSera says:
Thanks for the opportunity – nothing beats a cute girl in a hot jeep (Props to Warn Industries)
Feb 22 @ 11:06amLouise Simpson says:
Smitty
Feb 22 @ 11:08amPeggy Jurado says:
Smittybilt……
Feb 22 @ 12:42pmed says:
i finally saved up and got xrc10 winch man what a buy it has pulled me out a few times and a few friends to.What a winch smitty bilt made
Feb 22 @ 14:10pmRyan Lewis says:
WARN all the way
Feb 22 @ 14:56pmCARLA KNOTTS says:
WARN will pull you!
Feb 22 @ 15:17pmDeb says:
Well…how could I disagree with all the other comments…it would have to be WARN!! This Jeep and the Warn product would be great for me to help get through the winter months while my husband is deployed..
Feb 22 @ 16:33pmKyle says:
I say Warn all the way. Tried and true. How can you go wrong as it takes care of the need for onboard air as well…
Feb 22 @ 17:55pmPenny says:
warn works!
Feb 22 @ 19:11pmrichard crook says:
lets not argue over trival, its warn that will convey all your needs at affordable prices and a warranty that is unsurpassed.
Feb 22 @ 19:13pmLisa Fellers says:
would luvz 2 win live in country & we have TONS of snow & could use w/ the winch, especially the WARN winch!!!
Feb 22 @ 21:03pmRhonda says:
WARN SEEMS BEST
Feb 22 @ 21:17pmTool Parts says:
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Feb 22 @ 21:54pmShawn says:
Is this even a question? Ummm. WARN!!
Feb 23 @ 01:27amCody Floretta says:
WOW!!! keep up the good work 4WD
Feb 23 @ 02:53amDebra says:
Warn, because it has the extra gadgets.
Feb 23 @ 05:40amMaria says:
I vote for the WARN PowerPlant Dual Force HP Winch & Air Compressor.