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Yamaha Viking Winches
Sooner or later a Viking gets stuck: a loaded bed sunk in wet clay, a wheel off the edge of a two-track, a trailer that has to be dragged into place in the yard. A winch is what gets you out without a second machine and a tow strap. The Viking wet-weighs 1,486 pounds from the factory, and the rule of thumb is a winch rated at least 1.5 times the machine's weight, so 2,500 pounds is the bare minimum and you want more once the bed is loaded. This page runs 66 winches, from a $197.95 4,500-pound Rough Country to a Warn Axon past $1,000, in both steel cable and synthetic rope. Our customers run from Texas ranchers to Colorado elk outfitters to Midwest farmers, and a winch is the one accessory nearly all of them end up bolting on.
Two things decide a Viking winch: how hard it needs to pull, and what it bolts to. For self-recovery, 3,500 to 4,500 pounds handles a loaded Viking with margin to spare. Move up to 5,000 or 6,000 pounds if you plow snow or drag heavy loads, because a plow blade fights back and a winch lasts longer when it is not working at its limit. Every winch here fits the Viking and the six-seat Viking VI, but a winch also needs a machine-specific mounting plate, and most are sold separately over in winch accessories, so order the mount with the winch rather than after. If a snow plow is what brought you here, the winch is what raises and lowers the blade, and a winch-ready bumper makes for the cleanest install. Tell us your setup. Call (920) 831-2623, text (920) 644-5280, or use the live chat and we will match the winch, the mount and the rope to your Viking.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: How to Choose Yamaha Viking Winches
Winch shopping is mostly one question: how many pounds do you need. Undersize it and the motor overheats and stalls on the pull that matters. Oversize it a little and it works easier and lasts longer. Start with the capacity table below, matched to the Viking's 1,486-pound curb weight and how you use the machine, then sort out cable type and the features that separate a winch that lasts from one that quits in a wet winter.
Viking Winch Capacity by Job
| Capacity | What it handles on a Viking | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000–2,500 lb | ATV-grade, light self-recovery only, undersized for a loaded Viking | $208–$320 |
| 3,000–3,500 lb | Everyday self-recovery, the sensible floor for a working Viking | $272–$378 |
| 4,500 lb | The do-it-all sweet spot, recovery plus light plowing | $197–$570 |
| 5,000–6,000 lb | Plowing and heavy pulls, running below its max for a longer life | $362–$648 |
| 6,500–12,000 lb | Max-duty plow and work rigs that pull all day | $297–$944 |
Steel Cable or Synthetic Rope, and What Else Matters
After capacity, the cable is the big call. Synthetic rope is lighter, easier on your hands, and safe under load because it drops rather than whips if it ever fails, and it will not rust, which is why 20 of the winches here ship with it. The trade is that synthetic wears from UV and abrasion and wants a smooth hawse fairlead. Steel cable is cheaper and shrugs off rock and heat, but it is heavy, it kinks and rusts, and it stores dangerous energy if it snaps. Match the fairlead to the cable: a hawse for synthetic, a roller for steel. From there, read three specs. Motor size sets the grunt, running from about 1.2 HP on a 3,500-pound winch to 1.9 HP on a 6,000. Gear ratio sets pulling power against speed, so a 266:1 winch out-pulls a 166:1 one but reels slower. And sealing decides how it survives a winter: a Warn Axon is rated IP68 fully submersible, while budget winches list only water-resistant seals. One last thing every buyer learns at install: the winch does not include the mount. You need a Viking-specific mounting plate, sold separately on most models, or a winch-ready bumper that does the same job.
What a Viking Winch Costs, Recovery to Heavy-Duty
The entry point is real value. The best-selling winch on the page is a Rough Country 4,500-pound synthetic-rope unit at $197.95, and a basic 2,000-pound KFI is $208. That covers straightforward self-recovery.
The middle is where most Viking owners land, roughly $272 to $500. A SuperATV 3,500-pound winch with a wireless remote is $289, a KFI 3,500 Stealth is $366, SuperATV's 4,500 is $367.95, and Kolpin's synthetic-rope kits run $298 to $438. This is the range that buys a wireless remote, synthetic rope and enough capacity for recovery and light plowing.
The top end is heavy-duty and premium. A KFI 5,000-pound Assault is $499, the SuperATV 6,000 runs $399.95 to $647.90 with the auto-stop fairlead option, the Warn Axon line spans $649.99 to $1,049.99, and a SuperATV GDP 12,000 reaches $943.90. Gas-powered Kimpex capstan winches for off-machine pulling sit apart at $1,447 to $1,776.
Most winches carry a risk-free 90-day return, and Everything Yamaha Offroad does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in, added right at checkout. Manufacturer terms are strong on the better winches: Warn backs the Axon with a limited-lifetime mechanical and 3-year electrical warranty, KFI runs a 2-year limited-lifetime warranty, and SuperATV covers its winches for 1 year. Financing through Affirm is available at checkout on the premium and gas-powered winches that climb past $1,000.
Top 3 Yamaha Viking Winch Brands
These three cover the winch from a value self-recovery unit to a heavy-duty plow puller.
- KFI Products carries the deepest winch lineup on the page, from the 2,000-pound ATV series up to the 5,000-pound Assault, most on synthetic rope with a multi-directional roller fairlead and a 2-year limited-lifetime warranty. One of the portfolio's top-selling brands.
- SuperATV builds the wireless-remote winches that top the best-seller list, 3,500 to 6,000 pounds on 50-foot synthetic rope with waterproof seals, an aluminum hawse fairlead and a 266:1 gear set on the 6,000 for serious pull.
- Rough Country owns the value end, with the single best-selling winch here, a 4,500-pound synthetic-rope unit at $197.95, plus a 6,500-pound remote winch under $300.
For the premium tier, Warn brings the IP68-sealed Axon and VRX winches with the recognized name and the longest warranties, while Kimpex covers complete bolt-on kits and the gas-powered capstan winches. Kolpin, Moose and QuadBoss fill out the mid-range kit bench.
Top 5 Yamaha Viking Winch Products
- Rough Country 4500 lb Synthetic Rope Winch ($197.95). The best seller on the page. A 1.4 HP motor, 166:1 planetary gear set and 1/4" x 50' synthetic rope on a hawse fairlead, with a water-resistant solenoid. The value do-it-all winch for a Viking.
- SuperATV 3500 lb Wireless Winch ($289.00). 3,500-pound pull on 50' synthetic rope, with both a wireless remote (50-foot range) and a handlebar rocker switch, an aluminum hawse fairlead and waterproof seals. Needs a Viking-specific mount, sold separately.
- SuperATV 6000 lb Wireless Winch ($399.95–$647.90). A 1.9 HP motor and a 266:1 gear set for 6,000 pounds of pull, 50' synthetic rope, a 6" aluminum hawse and a wireless remote. The plow-and-heavy-load pick, price varies with the auto-stop fairlead option.
- KFI 5000 lb Assault Winch (Wide) ($499.00). 5,000-pound pull on 15/64" x 50' synthetic rope with a multi-directional roller fairlead and a wide 4-hole mount, backed by KFI's 2-year limited-lifetime warranty. Heavy-duty and built to last.
- Warn Axon 35 Winch ($649.99–$719.99). Warn's 3,500-pound powersports winch with all-metal three-stage gearing, IP68 submersible sealing, a digital Rockerbar control that reads load and temperature, and 50' of 7/32" steel rope. The premium, longest-warranty choice.
Yamaha Viking Winch FAQ
What size winch does a Yamaha Viking need?
Size it to at least 1.5 times the machine's weight. The Viking wet-weighs 1,486 pounds, so 2,500 pounds is the bare minimum, and a loaded bed and passengers push that higher. In practice, 3,500 to 4,500 pounds is the right range for self-recovery, and 5,000 to 6,000 pounds is better if you plow snow or pull heavy loads, since running a winch below its maximum keeps the motor cooler and the winch alive longer.
Steel cable or synthetic rope, which should I get?
Synthetic rope is lighter, safer under load and rust-proof, and it is what most Viking owners choose now, but it wears from sun and abrasion. Steel cable costs less and takes rock and heat abuse, but it is heavy, kinks and rusts, and it snaps back hard if it fails. If you winch often or want the easier, safer setup, go synthetic on a hawse fairlead. If you drag over rock and rarely maintain it, steel on a roller fairlead makes sense.
What is the best winch for a Yamaha Viking?
It depends on the job. The best-selling value pick is the Rough Country 4,500 at $197.95. For everyday use with a wireless remote, SuperATV's 3,500 or 4,500 leads. For plowing and heavy pulls, step up to the SuperATV 6,000 or the KFI 5,000 Assault. And for the toughest, longest-warranty unit, the IP68-sealed Warn Axon is the premium answer.
Does the winch come with a mount?
Usually not. A winch bolts to a machine-specific mounting plate that is sold separately on most models, so plan to buy the mount alongside the winch. A winch-ready bumper does the same job and cleans up the front of the Viking. Tell us your winch and year and we will pair the right mount so it bolts straight on.
Can I run a winch and a snow plow together?
Yes, that is the standard setup. On most Viking plow systems the winch is what raises and lowers the blade, so the two are bought together. Size up to a 5,000 or 6,000-pound winch for plowing, because lifting a loaded blade all day is real work and a bigger winch handles it without overheating.