Overview
The Warn M8000-s Self-Recovery winch, part number 87800, is a 12V DC winch with an 8,000 lb single-line pull rating (3630 kgs). It has a 4.8 HP series wound motor, a three-stage planetary geartrain with a 216:1 gear ratio, and 100 ft of 3/8 in synthetic rope with a hawse fairlead. It is a compact, robust unit suited to most trucks and SUVs, including Jeeps.
The M8000-s has an automatic direct drive cone brake and a sliding ring gear clutch for free spooling. The remote control has a 12 ft lead, and the unit is finished in argent gray powder coat.
Key features
- 8,000 lb rated single-line pull
- 4.8 HP series wound motor
- 3-stage planetary geartrain with a 216:1 ratio
- Automatic direct drive cone brake
- Sliding ring gear clutch for free spooling
- 100 ft synthetic rope with hawse fairlead
Electrical setup for winching
A winch of this class draws heavy current under load, so the wiring is as important as the winch itself. Use the recommended battery and connect the leads directly to the battery terminals rather than to accessories. Keep the battery terminals clean and tight, and disconnect the leads when the winch is idle so there is no parasitic drain or accidental activation.
Heat builds up in cables that run long distances or pass near the exhaust. Route the leads away from hot and moving parts, and protect them where they cross sharp edges. Inspect the insulation and terminal crimps after each season, and replace any lead that shows softening, cracking or corrosion.
- Keep battery terminals clean and tight
- Route leads away from exhaust and moving parts
- Disconnect leads when the winch is not in use
Specifications
| Brand | Warn |
|---|---|
| Part number | 87800 (12V DC) |
| UPC | 12748878001 |
| Rated line pull | 8000 lbs (3630 kgs) single-line |
| Motor | 12V 4.8 HP series wound |
| Remote control | Remote, 12 ft (3.7 m) lead |
| Geartrain | 3-stage planetary |
| Gear ratio | 216:1 |
| Lubrication | Aeroshell #17 |
| Clutch | Sliding ring gear (free spooling) |
| Brake | Automatic direct drive cone |
| Drum diameter/length | 2.5/9.0 (6.4 cm/23 cm) |
| Weight | 74 lbs (34 kgs) |
| Synthetic rope | 100 ft, 3/8 in diameter |
| Fairlead | Hawse |
| Recommended battery | 650 CCA minimum for winching |
| Battery leads | 2 gauge, 72 (1.83 m) |
| Finish | Argent gray powder coat |
| Nuts/bolts | PN 39625 |
Vehicle fitment
Measure the mounting area and check bumper clearance before fitting, since the winch’s footprint and weight decide what a given mount can carry.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Warn recommends a battery rated at 650 CCA minimum for winching, and the specifications list 2 gauge battery leads that are 72 in (1.83 m) long. Winches draw heavy current under load, so connect the leads directly to the battery and disconnect them when the winch is idle.
What’s included
The package includes the 12 ft remote, 100 ft of synthetic rope and a hawse fairlead.
Not included: a battery meeting the 650 CCA minimum, which the winch requires for winching.
