Ok, now that I have my new machine

[Big D 1]

Where is the most reasonable place to accessorize it (winch, plow, stuff for ice fishing) Have looked at hsolist, but haven't found much that I want.

Also, does it matter what type of winch? I know Warn is pretty good, but are they that good? I can find a no name winch for about 1/3 the cost.

[AQUAJOE]

Warn is the top of the line ans very rarely fails.

You get what you pay for.

[ChuckN]

I agree with Aquajoe.

Have a Superwinch on one machine, Warn on the other. No doubt the Warn is superior. I have a 2,000 lb and I can't stop it. If pulling something it will lift the ATV over end before stopping the winch.

The Superwinch....great for a snow plow, but I hope you don't get really stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Just my $.02

[Big D 1]

Thanx for the responses.....Any reasonable place to purchase them?

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[MikeYager - Suzuki]

Northern and Gander sell them. Check online also. I think Cabelas has them.

[Big D 1]

I think i found the best deal I can get, from a guy in detroit:

Warn Winch, 2500 lb with mounting hardware and fairlead

Cycle 60" plow with mounting hardware for $607.

I can't seem to do anybetter, locally, or on the 'net

[castmaster]

an hsolist seller usually has the warn 3.0 for $375 with free shipping. thats pretty much the cheapest i've seen.

of course whatever you do DONT buy your accessories at the dealer! that same warn winch is $579 at hitching post.

[bgmny]

got my Warn 2.5 for $275 with shipping on hsolist. I've seen other, cheaper winches on machines and they don't compare to the warn.

[Big D 1]

wow, that is cheap, did that include the mount for your machine?

[Mark Gangl]

i wouldn't pay too much for a mounting kit. i got 1 with my warn for my grizzly and i could have made closer fitting mounts myself. they send you a handfull of washers and tell you to shim as needed to fit the frame and get clearence. good winch...cheesy mounting setup. [Admin note: Sorry, if you want to sell an item, you'll have to place an ad like everyone else.]

[Big D 1]

Yeah, I understand that they make them universal, which to me means tons of slack...may just pick up some plate myself and make it

[tripper]

Something I haven't noticed mentioned is also getting a choker( or making one) and a turn buckle so that you can double the power of your winch when things get realy tough.