Venom winches

Keeter · March 09, 2006, 12:06:27 AM

I have seen the question several times on the board. Are the winches under $200 any good. Well, the winches from Venom winches are the real deal. I bought a 3000 from ebay and have used it 10-15 times to pull my 720 lbs Polaris and my 325 lbs butt out the mud. I had an issue with a couple of parts but the folks from www.venomwinch.com have sent me the new parts no problem. For the money they are well worth it, check them out.

MachineDog · March 09, 2006, 05:00:30 PM

Hmm, looks good to throw on my recon. My dad's starting to get restless of pulling me out of the water all the time. lol

BOOOKIE · March 11, 2006, 04:42:22 AM

They look like a decent product. Did you install it yourself, or had a pro do it for you ? Just wondering how difficult it would be to install.

Bo322 · March 12, 2006, 04:06:23 AM

Get the winch and I'll put it on for ya Boookie

Keeter · March 13, 2006, 01:12:10 AM

Took about 20 minutes to intall on my Sportsman.

Bigscrb15 · March 13, 2006, 02:28:55 AM

I bought a really cheap winch on EBAY, it was $35 brand new and I then bought the mounting plate and handlebar switch. I have had no problems with it yet.

Joedirt · March 13, 2006, 04:22:03 PM

Yeah I got a 40$ cheap-o from Harbor Freight , with a warranty....works fine...was covered in mud and submerged....we shall see.

duroc825 · March 26, 2006, 11:31:33 PM

I bought the same one from Harbor Freight plus the $5 1 yr warranty. Glad I bought the warranty! Cable came off the spool (too big of gap at spool edge) when I was trying to pull my Foreman 500 out. Spool cracked in half (cheap pot metal I guess). Anyway Harbor Freight honored their warranty with no problems. I have since invested a little more in a Superwinch and basically have a decent backup I guess. Like everything else it worked great before it broke!

AmericanRobster · December 16, 2006, 01:58:46 PM

Those are some nice winches.

Southern4x4 · March 12, 2007, 01:00:42 AM

yea we just got a venom 4000lb winch package for our ranger for $226 including shipping and works like a charm,very easy to install.

MedicMudder · March 12, 2007, 01:18:25 AM

My son (madmudder) got one a2500 around 105$ delivered.I installed it.
All by myself!!! seeing how I am a firefighter/paramedic this a BIG DEAL!!!!
It has worked great!!! pulled his Quadrunner and my 500 SPM,out.I
am getting one for the back of my SPM,as well!! With 27" Brear Claws
when you get stuck U R All messed up!!! Great winches

JackL · March 21, 2007, 02:05:59 PM

Great thread. I have been looking at those on ebay for six months now. I think I'll get the Harbor Freight one for my trailer, and a Venom for the quad.

SWAMP_DONKEY · April 16, 2007, 02:41:31 AM

Quote from: JackL on March 21, 2007, 02:05:59 PM
Great thread. I have been looking at those on ebay for six months now. I think I'll get the Harbor Freight one for my trailer, and a Venom for the quad.

10-4... A buddy of mune bought one and he loves it 120.00 saved him 100,s over my warn.

JackL · April 25, 2007, 03:32:25 PM

Ok, I'm trying out a new winch idea. Can't seem to get stuck and actually try it though.

I wish it would rain...

SWAMP_DONKEY · August 12, 2007, 02:30:28 AM

Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on April 16, 2007, 02:41:31 AM
Quote from: JackL on March 21, 2007, 02:05:59 PM
Great thread. I have been looking at those on ebay for six months now. I think I'll get the Harbor Freight one for my trailer, and a Venom for the quad.

10-4... A buddy of mune bought one and he loves it 120.00 saved him 100,s over my warn.

BACK UP..... He hates the winch....used it twice and the D@mn thing broke.

JackL · August 13, 2007, 11:29:30 PM

Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on August 12, 2007, 02:30:28 AM
Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on April 16, 2007, 02:41:31 AM
Quote from: JackL on March 21, 2007, 02:05:59 PM
Great thread. I have been looking at those on ebay for six months now. I think I'll get the Harbor Freight one for my trailer, and a Venom for the quad.

10-4... A buddy of mune bought one and he loves it 120.00 saved him 100,s over my warn.

BACK UP..... He hates the winch....used it twice and the D@mn thing broke.

You know, that seems to happen with them all. Nothing beats a comealong, unless you never go in the water and mud and only use it to skin hogs IMO.

SWAMP_DONKEY · August 14, 2007, 12:06:47 AM

Quote from: JackL on August 13, 2007, 11:29:30 PM
Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on August 12, 2007, 02:30:28 AM
Quote from: SWAMP_DONKEY on April 16, 2007, 02:41:31 AM
Quote from: JackL on March 21, 2007, 02:05:59 PM
Great thread. I have been looking at those on ebay for six months now. I think I'll get the Harbor Freight one for my trailer, and a Venom for the quad.

10-4... A buddy of mune bought one and he loves it 120.00 saved him 100,s over my warn.

BACK UP..... He hates the winch....used it twice and the D@mn thing broke.

You know, that seems to happen with them all. Nothing beats a comealong, unless you never go in the water and mud and only use it to skin hogs IMO.

I dont know I have had Warn on all my Jeeps and 4 wheelers..also Mule, Rhino and Ranger all had Warn....NEVER had an issue. I bought a Superwinch for the Jeep I am building now so I will let you know how she works out.

r6realtor · August 14, 2007, 04:58:38 AM

I have a venom 3000# on my rhino and it has been flawless, Great product for under $169 to the door with the mounting plate! My first warn is on the way for my new grizz we will see which is better?

IXIswamperIXI · August 14, 2007, 12:35:30 PM

From my experience I went through with winches, the water and mud absolutely destroy them because they are so low. I finally got a reese hitch mount winch, I kept it high and dry then when I need it pull it out and slide it in. Never had any problems. I know this really doesn't apply in these cases, but it is something to think about.

Palmettobay_recon · August 16, 2007, 06:37:33 PM

I have a venom 2500 on my big bear...awesome product submerged all the time, got alot of work at mudfest it pulled out at least three rhinos and rangers in mud past the floorboards. Well worth the money.

AmericanRobster · August 17, 2007, 04:14:03 AM

I got a brand new Warn 2,500 pound winch on Sunday from the Suzuki dealer in Sarasota that had the tent event. I can't wait to install it.

rb-86 · January 10, 2008, 09:45:44 PM

I have a 2500lb mile marker winch. Have had it for a year now and used it a million times. Had it submerged in water and in mud pretty much every ride. Never had a problem or given it maintanence (other than pulling the line out every once in a while to make it tight again). Bought it for 160 and installed it myself. Mile marker is the brand the military uses and they actually fabricate parts for warn.

retiredw3 · January 12, 2008, 03:13:15 PM

I recently had a new 2000lb Venom Winch installed on my 03 Sportsman 400 and the contactor is defective.It will spool in but it won't spool out.Does anyone have a phone number for Venom Winches?..Thanks

Keeter · January 29, 2008, 07:28:36 PM

They are all over ebay but I suggest that you go on ebay and buy a wireless contactor from Gorilla. The Gorilla wireless contacter is sealed and works great and durable.

Palmettobay_recon · January 29, 2008, 07:41:32 PM

well my 2500 finally died after last weekend. it had a good long run before it decided to quit. Im definately buying another Venom