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 23 @ 07:17amDale says:
I like the ideal of the “Warn” because of the onboard air compressor.
We always seem to be going somewhere where someone has low tire pressure.
Feb 23 @ 07:27amBeth says:
I LOVE all this great accessories that are being added, but I hope all the orginal stuff comes along with it too..like the hard top and the full steel doors for winter! #)
Feb 23 @ 07:38amNorbert Goedeke says:
Thanks for the opportunity to vote.
Feb 23 @ 08:37amjudi wyrembeck says:
I vote for the WARN system because of the air compressor feature.
Feb 23 @ 09:10amDarlene Lindsey says:
would be nice to have a new jeep 4wd-living in pennsylvania with all the snow
Feb 23 @ 09:12amDarlene Lindsey says:
thanks for the time to vote and nice to get a jeep 4wd with a wrinch on it for the pennsylvania snows we get
Feb 23 @ 09:15amDarlene Lindsey says:
a smittybilt wrench is the best
Feb 23 @ 11:27amAngela Price says:
Those stuff would definifity come handy, and it would be much more useful and valuable!
Feb 23 @ 12:03pmSusan says:
WARN PowerPlant winch is the best choice
Feb 23 @ 15:41pmLisa Bull says:
Hope to win.
Feb 23 @ 17:19pmcheryl says:
I vote WARN!!!
Feb 24 @ 06:02amChristy says:
The WARN Power Plant on board compresser is the best. Sure is Handy to have a compresser at all times, never know when you will need one.
Feb 24 @ 09:06amEdward says:
I have a Smittybilt on mine, however, I believe any of the three would be an excellent choice
Feb 24 @ 09:09amPatrick Downing says:
The warn is the best pick,It offers so much more then the other winches.If a winch has a air compressor that mans more air tools like having an impact gun at a remote spot.Also the air compressor helps getting air and having the ablilitly to use air tools on a trail if something breaks and so u dont have to keep running to the shop or others garges.The warn gets the job done and more.Im 17 and when i get a off road truck or jeep i will make sure warn will be my winch.
Feb 24 @ 11:00amterry says:
Air compressor is nice feature on the WARN.
Feb 24 @ 11:54amFrankie says:
Warn… Gotta love the air compressor. Their products are amazing!
Feb 24 @ 11:56amKaren Dove says:
Love the air on the WARN !!!!!
Feb 24 @ 13:24pmVicki Brenner says:
Had a Jeep Loved it. Let someone talk me into trading. BIG BIG BIG mistake. Want a Jeep back but cant afford to trade again.
Feb 24 @ 14:18pmPamela Coles says:
I have never tried a jeep product but look forward to trying
Feb 24 @ 14:18pmTom Krieger says:
WARN PowerPlant Dual Force HP Winch & Air Compressor
Feb 24 @ 15:09pmBarbara Damewood says:
My husband and I owned a Jeep stationwagon and it was so much fun to drive and see the United States!!
Feb 24 @ 17:36pmCody says:
Warn. Built in air compressor. I already have a compressor running my air lockers but it doesn’t do so well with tires.
Feb 24 @ 17:37pmCody says:
warn all the way.
Feb 24 @ 18:59pmdave says:
One word: Warn
Feb 24 @ 20:10pmjason t klein says:
i live in fla , and i see alot of brand name warn in jeep truck evenm some tow truck too cuz they are strong name brand long time and better parts too
Feb 24 @ 20:53pmmichael ohara says:
I vote for the winch with the compressor.
Feb 25 @ 00:43amGeorge Taylor says:
Warn rules!!
Feb 25 @ 05:19amHelen says:
Warn, air compressor is great.
Feb 25 @ 05:33amjim says:
Love the warn. great idea having the compressor
Feb 25 @ 06:25amJim Hardin says:
This Jeep would be a great replacement for my Toyota 4 Runner. Enjoy 4 wheeling in the AZ. desert mountains near Phoenix every month of the year & TN. Smokie Mountains when I get back home on visits.
Feb 25 @ 06:44amJeff Fouste says:
My wife and I both love the Jeep lifestyle. Our two and a half year old only wants to ride “Jeep”! The more accessories the better.
Feb 25 @ 07:12amSherry Cox says:
I vote for full steel doors and a hard top.
Feb 25 @ 07:19amSusanne says:
I agree with Dave “warn”
Feb 25 @ 07:33amHoward Fletcher says:
I voted for Smittybilt. It has none of the frills , just a good basic winch with out all the extras to worry about … when you realy need a winch.
Feb 25 @ 09:17amCHRIS RAMOS says:
thanks for the great winch 9500 with a compressor
Feb 25 @ 10:11amjoan says:
Yes I would love to have a Jeep as a first car when the snow is here a Jeep is what you need and a compressor like that is awesome, JUST WHAT I NEED.!!!!
Feb 25 @ 10:18amDennis Black says:
Warn winch. Guess the Mile Marker won’t work if the battery is dead anyway,so,might as well have the air compressor to go along with a great looking winch! D
Feb 25 @ 10:24amJon del Pozo says:
Well now. Having owned several of the Warn 84 series, I think they have priced themselves out. I purchased a Smittybilt RC and its still going strong. Not only is the weight right for a TJ but the proce is right on for the wallet.
Jon & Ollie
Feb 25 @ 10:40amHook 'Em Horns! says:
Warn is the way to go! I had one on my Jeep and was never disappointed. The air compressor is a nice, extra feature to have.
Feb 25 @ 10:50amron says:
I CAN’T BELIEVE I MIGHT WIN THIS BEAUTIFUL JEEP I’VE NEVER DRIVEN OR RODE IN ONE BUT MY WIFE HAS A FRIEND THAT HAS A WRANGLER AND SHE LOVES IT/ BUT WITH A WARN IN IT , IT’LL BE AWESOME TO A OWNER OF THIS GREAT JEEP. BEING ABLE TO TAKE TRIP THAT ARE ON REAL. THANK YOU
Feb 25 @ 10:51amNina says:
Goodluck!!
Warn is the best, especially with all the snow in Illinois.
Feb 25 @ 12:29pmTravis says:
I use to work at uhaul were we used warns everyday pulling trailers on to carriers. Plus I DID have one on my jeep. Warns worked well UNTIL they break and you have to get them serviced. Which happened a lot. They were terrible to deal with and they make you pay for shipping both ways plus parts. For the price they are very OVERATED!!!! Save urself some money buy a smittybilt.
Feb 25 @ 12:30pmSteve says:
I have been very happy with my 12 volt, 8000lb Mile Marker winch. I can’t wait to experience the power of hydraulics.
Feb 25 @ 13:19pmj says:
i would suggest to go with the mile marker, as a pneumatic, it requires no battery power which means less system drain and more reliability.i would go with that, even though i do like the idea of the air compressor, i think it is too great of a drain on the electrical system.
Feb 25 @ 15:32pmGeorge says:
I can’t wait to sit in the drivers seat.
Feb 25 @ 15:52pmstephanie says:
i can’t wait to drive this beautiful jeep.
Feb 25 @ 16:53pmXJ TAO says:
I like smittybilt winches. It is very durable. I am surprised they did not add XRC 10HD in compention. It is in my wish list. Also price just right for my budget ;0).. I do admire warn brand. But it is too expensive. So, I vote for XRC 10.
Feb 25 @ 17:14pmDonna says:
It’s a jeep thing!
Feb 25 @ 17:22pmAndy says:
You’re all invited for a ride in this one when I win it!
Feb 25 @ 17:51pmRichard Lunsford says:
Warn as I have one on my pickup. Mine is about ten years old and has been great.