VR EVO 8 and 8-S
Ideal on 2-door Jeeps and lighter SUVs for everyday pulls and getting yourself out of trouble. The VR EVO 8 features IP68-rated waterproof construction, an ultra-reliable Albright® contactor inside a relocatable control pack, and a state-of-the-art, two-in-one remote for added ease of use and versatility.
With it’s fast line-speed and lower amp draw, the VR EVO winches are the hardest-working standard-duty winches we’ve ever made, with tactical styling that looks great up front and at a price that won’t pull you out of your budget.
- A powerful series-wound motor and planetary gear train deliver faster line speed under load, with lower amp draw
- IP68-rated waterproof winch construction keeps the elements out
- High-performance Albright contactor delivers maximum reliability
- Control packs can be relocated for low-profile installations
- Durable, one-piece cast-aluminum tie-plate for added strength and durability
- Two-in-one remote with wired AND wireless options for ease of use and versatility
- Available with wire or synthetic rope
- Limited lifetime warranty for mechanical parts and 7 years on the electrical
- Designed, engineered, and tested by WARN engineers in the U.S.A.
VR EVO 8, VR EVO 8-S
| Winch model: VR EVO 8,VR EVO 8-S |
| Rated line pull: 3629 kgs (8000 lbs.) |
| Motor: 12V DC Series Wound |
| Electrical controls: Albright Contactor |
| Remote Control: 2-in-1 plug-in remote with wireless capability, 3.5m (11.5′) lead |
| Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary |
| Gear ratio: 218:1 |
| Clutch (freespooling): Rotating ring gear clutch |
| Brake: Spring Brake |
| Drum diameter/Length: 6.73cm/23cm (2.5″/9.0″) |
| Shipping Weight, steel: 37.89 kg (83.53 lbs.) |
| Shipping Weight, bare winch: 32.84 kg (72.40 lbs.) |
| Net product weight, steel: 30.09 kg (66.34 lbs.) |
| Net product weight, bare winch: 25.04 kg (55.20 lbs.) |
| Steel Rope: 8mm x 27.4m (5/16″ x 90′), galvanized aircraft grade |
| Fairlead: Roller, Die Cast Hawse |
| Recommended Battery: 650 CCA min. for winching |
| Battery leads: 25mm2 x 2m (0.98in2 x 6.5′) |
| Finish: Powder coating over primer undercoating |
12V DC performance specs (first layer of drum)
| Line Pull Kg. (Lbs.) | Line Speed M/min. (FT./min) | Motor Current | Pull by layer layer/Kg. (Lbs) |
| 0 | 7.6 (24.8) | 57 amps | 1/3630 (8000) |
| 910 (2000) | 4.0 (13.1) | 122 amps | 2/2969 (6545) |
| 1810 (4000) | 2.9 (9.6) | 183 amps | 3/2512 (5538) |
| 2720 (6000) | 2.3 (7.6) | 242 amps | 4/2177 (4800) |
| 3630 (8000) | 1.8 (6.0) | 298 amps | 5/1921 (4235) |
Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum
Winch Dimensions: 534mm L x 160.5mm D x 256mm H (21″ L x 6.3″ D x 10.1″ H)
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 254mm x 114.3mm (10.0″ x 4.5″)