Warn M8000 vs. Warn VR10,000 winch
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Bountiful, UT
I think this says it best: The VR Series is aimed at both the firsttime winch buyer and the person wanting to save some cash.
That is a quote from the VR10000 description on Quadratec's web site.
The M8000 is the model for a frequent user and the VR is for those wanting to save a few bucks.
That is a quote from the VR10000 description on Quadratec's web site.
The M8000 is the model for a frequent user and the VR is for those wanting to save a few bucks.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 148
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From: Echo Summit, CA
My M8000-s has never failed to unstick my 4-door. You can't go wrong with this winch. I've had cheapo winches on previous vehicles, but for my Jeep I wanted something nicer. I haven't used a VR-series winch but I'm sure it's better than all the Chinese cheapos, but at least with an M-series winch you know Warn cut no corners.
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JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Cen Cal
I also went with a M8000 vs a cheaper 10k. Quote from another person on another forum that swayed me to the M8000.
Yes. It's on the low side of "enough" but I'd pick an 8000lb Warn over a 9000-10,500lb Chinese cheapo any day of the week. It'll also be faster than most of the cheaper knockoffs.
If you're so wedged-in that you're stalling an 8000lb Warn, then you really ought to rethink your recovery options. Rather than "fight" it and force something until it breaks, supplement your winch by keeping the wheels turning and steering your wheels. Use a Hi-Lift to get your tires/chassis up and off of whatever's got you so wedged. There shouldn't be any reason to "force" it.
In the once-in-a-blue-moon circumstance where 8000lbs pull isn't enough, you can always use a snatch block to double the line.
If you're a "professional wincher" whose off-roading is defined by your winch's performance, then you'll probably want an 8274-50.
I put my money where my mouth is; I chose to go with an M8000-S for my own JKUR.
If you're so wedged-in that you're stalling an 8000lb Warn, then you really ought to rethink your recovery options. Rather than "fight" it and force something until it breaks, supplement your winch by keeping the wheels turning and steering your wheels. Use a Hi-Lift to get your tires/chassis up and off of whatever's got you so wedged. There shouldn't be any reason to "force" it.
In the once-in-a-blue-moon circumstance where 8000lbs pull isn't enough, you can always use a snatch block to double the line.
If you're a "professional wincher" whose off-roading is defined by your winch's performance, then you'll probably want an 8274-50.
I put my money where my mouth is; I chose to go with an M8000-S for my own JKUR.
