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Warn Industries Introduces 12 New Powersports Winches for ATVs and Side x Sides


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CLACKAMAS, OR--August 15, 2012: Adding to its industry leading array of winches for off-roading and vehicle recovery, Warn Industries today launched two new lines of powersports winches that provide premium components and unequaled performance.

The WARN® ProVantage and WARN Vantage lines, intended for both ATVs and Side x Sides, include a total of 12 new products. Warn Industries was the first company to introduce winches designed specifically for powersports applications back in 1988.

WARN ProVantage Winches: Premium parts, market-leading features

Those looking for the ultimate powersports winch need look no further than the WARN ProVantage lineup. Available in capacities ranging from 2,500 lbs. to 4,500 lbs. and a choice of durable aircraft-grade wire rope or lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope, these winches are built using premium components and offer market-leading performance and features.

ProVantage winches features a powerful permanent magnet motor, a smooth, reliable three-stage planetary gear train and metal gear housing, an easy-to-use clutch control dial, full sealing to keep the elements out, a patented roller disc brake for excellent control while winching, and a corrosion-resistant black powder-coated finish with a unique black hook and tie rods. These winches have a Limited Lifetime warranty on mechanical parts and a three-year warranty on electrical components.

ProVantage 2500 and 2500-S

  • 2,500 lb. capacity--great for ATVs
  • ProVantage 2500: 50' of 3/16" aircraft-grade wire rope and unique plow roller fairlead for reduced rope wear.
  • ProVantage 2500-S: 50' of 3/16" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope and attractive double powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Mini rocker control switch with plug for corded remote (remote sold separately).
  • New Black-Out finish provides superior corrosion resistance

ProVantage 3500 and 3500-S

  • 3,500 lb. capacity--ideal for heavier ATVs as well as Side x Sides
  • ProVantage 3500: 50' of 3/16" aircraft-grade wire rope and unique plow roller fairlead for reduced rope wear.
  • ProVantage 3600-S: 50' of 3/16" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope with attractive double powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Corded remote and mini-rocker control switch with integrated socket.
  • New Black-Out finish provides superior corrosion resistance

ProVantage 4500 and 4500-S

  • 4,500 lb. capacity--the highest in the WARN powersports lineup--and specific for Side x Sides.
  • ProVantage 4500: 55' of 7/32" aircraft-grade wire rope (the longest in the WARN powersports winch lineup) with unique plow roller fairlead for reduced rope wear.
  • ProVantage 4500-S: 50' of 7/32" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope with attractive double-powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Includes illuminated dash-mounted control switch and corded remote.
  • New Black-Out finish provides superior corrosion resistance

WARN Vantage Winches: Affordability meets class-leading performance

WARN Vantage powersports winches offer class-leading performance, affordability, and capacities from 2,000 lbs. to 4,000 lbs. All WARN Vantage winches are available with either durable aircraft-grade wire rope, or lightweight easy-to-handle synthetic rope. Features include fully sealed permanent-magnet motors and planetary drivetrains, high-strength composite gear housings, and a five-year warranty on mechanical components, and a one-year warranty on electrical items.

Vantage 2000 and 2000-S

  • 2,000 lb. capacity--great for smaller ATVs.
  • Differential planetary gear train provides excellent performance and a self-locking brake.
  • Vantage 2000: 50' of 5/32" aircraft-grade wire rope with roller fairlead
  • Vantage 2000-S: 50' of 5/32" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope with powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Includes handlebar-mounted mini rocker control.

Vantage 3000 and 3000-S

  • 3,000 lb. capacity--great for bigger ATVs and Side x Sides.
  • Reliable three-stage planetary gear train and mechanical spring brake for great control.
  • Vantage 3000: 50' of 3/16" aircraft-grade wire rope with roller fairlead
  • Vantage 3000-S: 50' of 3/16" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope with powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Includes handlebar-mounted mini rocker switch and corded remote control.

Vantage 4000 and 4000-S

  • 4,000 lb. pulling capacity--specifically designed for the extra weight of a Side x Side.
  • Reliable three-stage planetary gear train and mechanical spring brake for great control.
  • Vantage 4000: 55' of 7/32" aircraft-grade wire rope and a roller fairlead.
  • Vantage 4000-S: 50' of 7/32" lightweight, easy-to-handle synthetic rope and a powder-coated hawse fairlead.
  • Includes dash-mounted control switch and corded remote.

About Warn Industries

Warn Industries is the world's most recognized brand in off-road products such as hub locks and vehicle recovery winches. The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive and powersport vehicles. Warn Industries has employees in and around Portland, Ore., Livonia, Mich., and the Netherlands.