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POLARIS WINCH TEST! | Shed Time | Tested

02 September 2022 / Text Size (-) (+) / Print

We thought we'd give our 2.7 tonne Polaris Pro HD winch a quick break in so we bellied-out the Ranger XP1000 and dragged it out in this Polaris winch test.

There are heaps of accessories you can get nowadays for a Polaris Ranger, one of them is a winch. With all the rain we’ve been getting on the east coast of Australia a winch is almost a necessity. For our Polaris winch test we are using the 2.7tonne winch on a Polaris Ranger XP1000.

The Polaris PRO HD 6,000 lb (2.7t) winch has the Rapid Rope Recovery system that allows you to retrieve excess cable 5-times faster. The winch dial features three settings: FREE SPOOL to attach the winch hook, PULL for winch mode, and RAPID ROPE RECOVERY for faster re-spooling. Auto Stop Technology stops the winch automatically when the collar touches the fairlead.

Most of Polaris’s winch come pre-wired and the contactor comes pre-assembled for easier installation. It took us less than an hour to get it on the vehicle.

Here’s what you get with the Polaris Pro HD 6,000 pound winch:

  • 1.6-hp motor provides 6,000 lb (2.7t). rated pulling power
  • Rapid Rope Recovery design with standard pulling mode and high-speed recovery
  • Wireless remote control with a 50’ range and a unique code for no interference operation
  • Auto Stop Technology stops the winch at completion
  • Mounts in designated, integrated location
  • Recover open cable 5-times faster than standard speed
  • Mount included

This Polaris winch test gave us some confidence that we can drag the Ranger XP1000 out of pretty much anything. While the Pro HD winch it is rated to pull a lot more than the Polaris (which weighs less than a tonne) we’re not sure we’d be willing to take it to the full 2,700kg limit that the winch is rated to drag. But technically we should be able to do it. That’s more so because  the winch is a little over $1700 and we don’t ant to risk breaking it.