What do you think of this?

Predator 4x4 in Colorado sells a brand called Magnum. This is a private-label winch manufactured by Warn which is required to meet the same specs as any other warn (of the same weight rating). It doesn't have any of the fancy trim or wireless remotes, but will get the job done. Predator sells a 9k for $549, you should be able to find 'em on ebay for around $499.

Hummmm... Magnum huh. Impressive!



Ferrari not included?



Now this is a Magnum:



O kay. I'm done now.

Your desired Magnum:



Specs from WARN:

The new MAGNUM 9K 9000lb Winch. A private Label winch manufactured by WARN Industries. This great entry level winch includes 100' of 5/16 wire rope, hook, Roller Fairlead, 12' Lead Remote Control Switch, 72" Battery Leads and Mounting Bolts. Compares to the WARN XD9000 and the Ramsey REP 9000 for a lot less money. Limited Lifetime Factory Warranty.

MAGNUM 9K Winch Specifications

Part Number: 900560
Rated Line Pull: 8820 lbs. single-line
Motor: 4.3 hp, Series Wound
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Remote Control: Remote switch, 12' lead
Gear Ratio: 216:1
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear
Brake: Internal Automatic
Weight: 77 lbs.
Wire Rope: 100', 5/16" diameter
Fairlead: Roller
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Winch Dimensions: 20.89" L. x 6.3" D. x 6.4" H.
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10.0" x 4.5" On Center
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72"
Finish: Argent Gray Powder Coat

MAGNUM 9K 12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Line Pull
Lbs. Line Speed
FT./min Motor
Current
0 27.7 126 amps
1000 14.8 237 amps
2000 10.3 344 amps
3000 7.6 452 amps
4000 5.9 559 amps

Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum

$564.95

The consensus seems to be that it is a good winch for the money without the logos and bells and whistles.

A little disscusion about them on the PBB
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=198852

More discussion here in this thread:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=187914&highlight=magnum+winch

looks like a great winch but i wouldnt do business with predator. they are overpriced and difficult to work with. i had a lift put on and some skid plates made for my jeep and i found the work to be good but 4x4performance parts in colorado springs was much better on prices, friendlier to work with and listened to what i wanted done instead of making their "expert recommendations" and not listening like predator. also try avenger 4x4 in COS

The only real difference I saw between the Magnum and the Warn labeled winch was the amperage draw, it's much higher on the Magnum.

Yeah, Predator 4x4 are dipshits........

I think that the amperage draw is a big deal. Maybe that is the reason for the price difference.

on the amperage issue couldnt you use a deep cycle battery like optima????

This came up @ NOR a week or two back. I noticed that not only is the current draw much higher on the Magnum, but note that both line speed and current draw are noted in 1000 lb. increments up to 4000 lbs. vs. the Warn's 2000 lb. increments to the maximum 9000 lb. load.
The Magnum has already gotten slower and hungrier at 4000 lbs. than the XD9000 does at it's maximum of 9000 lbs. The Magnum's trend would put it something around 2-3 ft/minute with a current draw of over 1000 amps with a 9000 lb load.

???

[B]Warn 9.5XP SPECS/PART NUMBERS [B]
Part Number: PN 68500 (12V DC)
Rated Line Pull: 9500 lbs. (4310 kgs.) single-line
Motor: 12V 6 hp, High Output Parallel Series Wound
Remote Control: Remote switch, 12' (3.7m) lead
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear Ratio: 156:1
Lubrication: Aeroshell #17
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Wire Rope: 125', 5/16" diameter (38m, 8mm diam.)
Fairlead: Roller
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72" (1.83m)
Finish: Chromate with high-gloss dark gray powder coat
Drum Diameter/Length: 2.5"/9.0" (6.4cm/23cm)
Weight: 87 lbs. (39.5 kgs.)


12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS
Line Pull
Lbs.(Kgs.) Line Speed
FT./min(M/min.) Motor
Current Pull by layer
layer/Lbs(Kgs.)
0 38(11.6) 70 amps 1/9500(4313)
2000(910) 16.8(5.1) 175 amps 2/8650(4927)
4000(1818) 12.8(3.9) 262 amps 3/7920 (3595)
6000(2720) 10.1(3.1) 335 amps 4/7400(3359)
8000(3630) 8.8(2.7) 425 amps 5/6940(3150)
9500(4310) 7.6(2.3) 480 amps

Like the old saying.........
Ya get whatcha pay for.

9000 lbs milemarker is still cheaper. 449.00


Plus they have free fed ex ground shipping