HD Bumper and 4500 lb Winch

[browettm]

FYI for all, I was today years old when I learned you have to buy the 6000 lb winch since the 4500 lb one is not compatible with the HD Bumper.....I think.....anyone know?

 

[twa8000]

FYI for all, I was today years old when I learned you have to buy the 6000 lb winch since the 4500 lb one is not compatible with the HD Bumper.....I think.....anyone know?

You can still use the 4500 winch, it just stays mounted where it currently is, you can’t move it to the top of the bumper

 

[JTBarlow]

FYI for all, I was today years old when I learned you have to buy the 6000 lb winch since the 4500 lb one is not compatible with the HD Bumper.....I think.....anyone know?

This is mine with the stock 4500# winch.

you don’t need to remove the winch at all to install the HD bumper. Just move a couple wire clips. The HD bumper comes with 2 different cover plates to cover whichever winch spot doesn’t get used.
If you do go with the 6000# high mount winch you have to replace the winch wiring and controller, which all come with the 6000# winch. The 6000# winch also comes with a wireless remote and controller. If you want to stay with the 4500# winch but want the wireless remote you can buy the controller and remote separately from Polaris for around $135 US

 

[browettm]

Thank you both for the replies! makes total sense now. May upgrade at a later time but it's nice to know I don't need to spend another grand at this point!

 

[B B]

That bumper is definitely my next purchase. Thanks for the input cause the OP just turned me inside out for a second there

I have no intentions on upgrading to the 6000# winch, but I gotta ask is there really any reason to do so? Sure situation dictates, but what situation could occur that the 6000 will save ya and the 4500 won't?

 

[JTBarlow]

That bumper is definitely my next purchase. Thanks for the input cause the OP just turned me inside out for a second there

I have no intentions on upgrading to the 6000# winch, but I gotta ask is there really any reason to do so? Sure situation dictates, but what situation could occur that the 6000 will save ya and the 4500 won't?

I’ve never seen or been in the situation that’d require the bigger winch. The Xpedition loaded completely out won’t ever hit even 4000# so I’m fine with the stock winch.

 

[fasted54]

I just ordered mine and concern if you have to pull at an angle will the rope get damaged by the bumper? I wonder if the fairlead can be placed further out.

 

[B B]

Thats the first thing I said when I had the bumper put on. The way its set up, any angle up or down will rub. I hope I don't find out if it will damage the rope cause it sure looks like it could.

 

[JTBarlow]

It would be a rather extreme angle before it would rub on the bumper. The only situation where I could see that happening would be self-recovery, and I don’t think it would be enough to damage the rope.

 

[Ryan]

It would be a rather extreme angle before it would rub on the bumper. The only situation where I could see that happening would be self-recovery, and I don’t think it would be enough to damage the rope.

100%, I did wish they had a plate to clean up the holes around the opening. I guess the bumper is meant to run the winch at the higher location and be exposed but it works fine in the stock location. Either way, no issues here.

 

[fasted54]

100%, I did wish they had a plate to clean up the holes around the opening. I guess the bumper is meant to run the winch at the higher location and be exposed but it works fine in the stock location. Either way, no issues here.

So what are the rectangle holes on each side for? I didn’t notice them at first. Any useful purpose?

 

[JTBarlow]

This is my Brothers with the 6000# winch. It’s definitely a lot more open.

I just double checked on mine with the stock 4500# winch and the only area that would be a problem for the is angled up.

 

[JTBarlow]

So what are the rectangle holes on each side for? I didn’t notice them at first. Any useful purpose?

The upper cover, for when you keep the stock winch, bolts in from the sides. The vertical slots allow access for those bolts.

 

[Pirate]

This is mine with the stock 4500# winch. View attachment 734
you don’t need to remove the winch at all to install the HD bumper. Just move a couple wire clips. The HD bumper comes with 2 different cover plates to cover whichever winch spot doesn’t get used.
If you do go with the 6000# high mount winch you have to replace the winch wiring and controller, which all come with the 6000# winch. The 6000# winch also comes with a wireless remote and controller. If you want to stay with the 4500# winch but want the wireless remote you can buy the controller and remote separately from Polaris for around $135 US

So then the grille that comes with the HD Bumper to cover the area where the winch is mounted becomes an unused part?
That's sort of bummer. No way to use it and move the fairlead forward of the grille?
Thanks,
Pirate

 

[JTBarlow]

So then the grille that comes with the HD Bumper to cover the area where the winch is mounted becomes an unused part?
That's sort of bummer. No way to use it and move the fairlead forward of the grille?
Thanks,
Pirate

You could probably cut a slot in the grill and install an aftermarket fairlead. It wouldn’t be very strong tho. You’d also lose the auto stop feature.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

That bumper is definitely my next purchase. Thanks for the input cause the OP just turned me inside out for a second there

I have no intentions on upgrading to the 6000# winch, but I gotta ask is there really any reason to do so? Sure situation dictates, but what situation could occur that the 6000 will save ya and the 4500 won't?

Carry at least one snatch block and you can use it and double your line pull strength if needed. I carry several as well as another 200' of extra line.

 

[KMFB]

I cut a hole in the grill and mounted a fairlead I had laying around. Haven't used it yet. It will probably bend with a hard pull at a sharp angle, but I'm not worried about it. I didn't like the unfinished look without the grill.

 

[JTBarlow]

Looks great!