wire recommendation for reciever winch
What gauge wire should I run to the rear for a reciever mounted winch. Warn 8000.
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A simple search of Warn's website provided this:
M8000 SPECS/PART NUMBERS Part number: 26502 (12V) Rated line pull: 8,000 lbs., (3630 kgs.) single-line Motor: Series Wound, 12V 4.8 hp Electrical controls: Contactor Remote Control: Remote switch, 12 ft (3.7m) lead Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary Gear ratio: 216:1 Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone Drum diameter/Length: 2.5 in/9.0 in (6.4cm/23cm) Weight: 74 lbs. (34kgs.) Wire rope: 100 ft, 5/16 ft (30m, 8mm) Fairlead: Roller Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching Battery leads: 2 gauge, 72 in (1.83m) Finish: Argent Gray Powder Coat 12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS Line Pull Lbs / Motor Current 0 /80 amps 2000 /200 amps 4000 /285 amps 6000 /350 amps 8000 /435 amps SO, if the leads are 2 gauge, probably a good idea to run that from the battery. I'd also install an appropriate circuit breaker or fuse inline not too far from the battery. |
Originally Posted by TNRabbit
(Post 51775373)
A simple search of Warn's website provided this:
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching Battery leads: 2 gauge, 72 in (1.83m) 12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS Line Pull Lbs / Motor Current 0 /80 amps 2000 /200 amps 4000 /285 amps 6000 /350 amps 8000 /435 amps SO, if the leads are 2 gauge, probably a good idea to run that from the battery. I'd also install an appropriate circuit breaker or fuse inline not too far from the battery. Check here to determine the correct wire you want to install given your own personal safety factor, budget, etc. If you want 12V at 15ft. and still want 435 amp capacity, the calculator says that even using 4/0 AWG only gets you 11.2 volts at the end. Of course that's at max pull rating. You will have to decide... http://www.gadgetjq.com/wiring_size_guide.htm |
I have a 2/0 wire I made going from my front battery to a rear battery. Powers a 12,000lb wench with no problem. Although it helps having the second battery right there. My wire has never even gotten warm, stays cool as can be.
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