warn xt40

LtCoyote · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 08:51 AM

Hey guys I am looking for some help. I would like to get a Warn XT40 and mount it to my 2010 Sportsman XP 850 but I can not find a mounting plate for it anywhere specifically for an ATV. The Warn 40 series has a larger spool but actually it is not much bigger than the Warn 30 series so I think it will fit. I know it is designed for UTVs and 75% of you are thinking why I would need a 4000# winch on an ATV. Simple, overkill is added insurance depending on the places you ride and if it can be done I will do it. I am not a welder so doing a custom mounting plate is out of the question. Polaris and KFI are the only mounting plates I have heard of for the 850 XP and they will not fit the mounting holes on the XT40. Are there any other manufacturers I should try? If custom is the only way to go, who should I contact about getting this done? I am ordering the ATV Guru brushguard so I was going to contact John and see what he has to say. Any other ideas out there? Thanks

LtCoyote · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 10:08 AM

KFI emailed me back and said that the Warn 40 series would not fit on my ATV. Has anyone tried this yet? The demisions on the 30 series are:
13.12" L x 4.51" D x 4.69" H
And the 40 series demensions are:
14.42" L x 4.51" D x 4.69" H
So the 40 series is the same size only 1.3 inches longer. From the pictures I have seen it looks like there is room for the 40 series since the depth and height are exactly the same. Can someone tell me if there would be a clearance issue on something I am missing? The weight difference between the two is less than a pound and besides the higher rating capacity, you get a larger spool by over 1.5 inches to hold more cable/syn. rope. Thanks

loadbreak · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 01:17 PM

I have an XT30 in a KFI mount it barely fits. With a spool 1.5" bigger (your description) I just don't think it will fit.

QuadMan · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 01:56 PM

Just get the XT30. Its a great winch and more than enough power for the XP. The XT40 is made for UTV's.

Atglenhillbilly · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 11:06 PM

I got the viper max 4000# winch with synthetic rope on my 2010 850 xp. It works flawless and can pull anything I've tried so far and cost alot less.

QuadMan · #6 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 03:55 AM

That's a good winch too! I have one on my SP800. Its the 3K unit. Much lower price than the Warn.

DonP · #7 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 07:50 AM

drilling the mounting plate may be an option to your issue

LtCoyote · #8 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonP

drilling the mounting plate may be an option to your issue

I thought this might work as well but there is not enough material on the Polaris or KFI mounting braket. The 30 series bolt pattern is: 3.0" x 4.88". Where as the 40 series bolt pattern is: 3.0" x 6.66".
Looking at pictures of the KFI mounts, there is just not enough width on the bracket to drill a 6.66" pattern.

LtCoyote · #9 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loadbreak

I have an XT30 in a KFI mount it barely fits. With a spool 1.5" bigger (your description) I just don't think it will fit.

Thanks loadbreak, you might be right on this one. Unfortunately I am deployed and can't figure things out visually so I am relying on advice from guys like you and pictures from the internet. Plus I don't have the funds to buy stuff to see if it will fit to come to a conclusion that it won't and I am out close to $800 bucks. Thanks for the reply.

LtCoyote · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuadMan

Just get the XT30. Its a great winch and more than enough power for the XP. The XT40 is made for UTV's.

Did you read my post?

I know the XT40 is made for UTVs and I am sure the XT30 is probably more than enough "power" for your applications. However, it will not be enough "power" for the type of terrain that I will be riding in. Plus, I am the type of guy to go beyond limits and max perform equipment as they were designed to. Without getting into details, I feel that the XT40 is the size winch that I am going to need.
At least we agree on one thing; the XT30 is a geat winch. If I wanted to take it the easy way I wouldn't be asking questions, I would just throw on the XT30. All in all thanks for your opinion, I do appreciate it.