The M8 winch has been trusted by off-roaders for over twenty years. This 8,000 lb. capacity winch offers outstanding reliability and value. Its low-profile design allows for a variety of mounting options, making it perfect for most trucks, Jeeps and SUVs.
| Winch model: M8 |
| Part Number: 88502 (wire rope, 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′ (3.7m) lead |
| Gear train: 3-Stage Planetary |
| Gear ratio: 216:1 |
| Clutch (freespooling): Sliding ring gear |
| Brake: Automatic mechanical cone |
| Drum diameter/Length: 2.5″/9.0″ (6.4cm/23cm) |
| Weight: 74 lbs. (34 kgs) |
| Rope: Steel — 100′, 5/16″ diam. (30m, 8mm diam.) |
| Fairlead: Roller |
| Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching |
| Battery leads: 2 gauge, 72″ (1.83m) |
| Finish: Argent gray powder coat |
| Line Pull Lbs.(Kgs.) | Line Speed FT./min(M/min.) | Motor Current | Pull by layer layer/Lbs(Kgs.) |
| 0 | 30.2 (9.20) | 80 amps | 1/8000 (3629) |
| 2000 (910) | 14.2 (4.33) | 200 amps | 2/7280 (3302) |
| 4000 (1810) | 9.9 (3.02) | 285 amps | 3/6670 (3026) |
| 6000 (2720) | 7.3 (2.22) | 350 amps | 4/6230 (2826) |
| 8000 (3630) | 4.8 (1.46) | 435 amps |
Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum
Winch Dimensions: 21.04″ L. x 6.3″ D. x 7.6″ H.
(534mm L. x 160m D. x 193mm H.)
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10.0″ x 4.5″ (254mm x 114.3mm)