Warn Axon 45 Winch Item # 649473
Description
With the all-new AXON™ lineup, WARN has taken winching to the next level by combining a powerful motor and first-of-its-kind digital contactor into one unit called a Motactor™. The WARN Motactor™ increases performance, drops installation time, and provides never-before-seen levels of performance and feedback to the user. Tech is nothing without durability, so we made AXON the most durable powersports winch ever. All-metal construction, waterproof sealing, and increased structural rigidity are made for extreme environments. It’s smart, tough, and perfect for a wide range of powersports vehciles. Available in 3,500, 4,500, and 5,500 pulling capacities, with a choice of steel or Spydura™ synthetic rope.
Features:
- AXON 45-S includes 50' of lightweight, easy-to-handle ¼" Spydura synthetic rope, an Epic hawse fairlead, and a black hook
- AXON 45 includes 50' of durable ¼" steel rope, roller fairlead, and a black hook
- Stout 4500 lb. pulling capacity is perfect for UTV/Side x Sides
- Motactor (motor + digital contactor) dramatically simplifies winch installation - reducing install time by up to 50%
- Digital control offers never-before seen levels of reliability and user feedback, including load and temperature info
- Durable all-metal construction and one-piece tie plate (vs. tie bars) for increased structural rigidity
- IP68 waterproofing keeps water and the elements out
- Rockerbar digital control switch and digital corded remote
- Satin black powder-coated finish and stainless steel fasteners for corrosion resistance
- All-new modular controls allow for expandability
- Robust new clutch design based on legendary WARN 4WD hub lock know-how
- Built-in load limiter prevents damage from overloading winch
- Load-holding brake for great control
- Smooth and reliable all-metal three-stage planetary gear train
Steel VS. Synthetic Winch Rope
Steel rope is extremely durable, abrasion resistant, and is good for utility applications where the line may contact objects like stumps, rocks, and other things that rub against the rope. Steel rope is heavier and less flexible than synthetic line and is less expensive than synthetic rope.
Synthetic rope is strong, lightweight, easy to handle, and it’ll even float on water making it great for vehicle recovery. Synthetic rope is more prone to damage by abrasion, and requires the use of the included abrasion sleeve when the rope comes into contact with an object. However, Synthetic is more expensive than steel but it’s a great choice for those who are looking to keep weight down and push the limits with their vehicle.