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Yamaha Wolverine Winches
Half a mile up a greasy climb, one wheel spinning over a root ledge, no way to back down clean. That is the moment a winch pays for itself, and on a Wolverine it is as much about getting yourself out on the trail as it is about pulling weight in the yard. The right size depends on which Wolverine you ride, because a two-seat X2 wet-weighs 1,698 pounds while a four-seat RMAX4 comes in at 2,370, and you want a winch that pulls at least half again the machine's weight. That is why the sizing target climbs as you move up the lineup. There are 67 winches on this page, priced from a sub-$200 Rough Country up to a four-figure Warn Axon, in both steel cable and synthetic rope, plus the RMAX Ready-Fit kits that ship with the mount already bolted on. We have served more than a million UTV customers since 2010, and a winch is near the top of what they add first.
Two calls decide a Wolverine winch: how much pull you need for your model, and how it mounts. The lighter X2 is fine on 3,500 pounds for trail recovery, while the heavier X4, RMAX2 and RMAX4 want 4,500 and up, especially if you plow. Every winch here fits the Wolverine lineup, but a standard winch also needs a machine-specific mounting plate from winch accessories, usually sold separately. The exception worth knowing is the SuperATV RMAX Ready-Fit, which arrives pre-mounted on a custom RMAX bracket and bolts on in minutes. If a snow plow is in the plan, the winch is what lifts the blade, so size up. Tell us your model and year. Call (920) 831-2623, text (920) 644-5280, or hit the live chat and we will spec the winch, mount and rope for your exact Wolverine.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: How to Choose Yamaha Wolverine Winches
Because the Wolverine comes in four weights, the sizing question has four answers. Under-size the winch and the motor bogs and overheats on the pull you actually needed it for. The table below starts from each model's real wet weight and the 1.5x rule, then the sections that follow cover rope, sealing and the mount so you order the whole setup once.
What Size Winch Your Wolverine Needs
| Your Wolverine | Wet weight | Minimum winch | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine X2 (2-seat) | 1,698 lb | 2,500 lb | 3,500–4,500 lb |
| Wolverine X4 (4-seat) | 1,893 lb | 2,900 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Wolverine RMAX2 1000 (2-seat) | 1,986 lb | 3,000 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Wolverine RMAX4 1000 (4-seat) | 2,370 lb | 3,600 lb | 4,500–5,000 lb |
The 2016-2018 original Wolverine sits close to the X2 in weight, so treat it the same. If you plow with any of them, step up one band, because lifting a loaded blade all day is work the winch does on top of recovery.
Beyond Capacity: Rope, Sealing, and Gearing
Once the size is right, three things separate a winch that lasts from one that quits. Rope comes first. Synthetic is lighter, will not rust, and drops instead of whipping if it ever lets go, which is why most Wolverine riders run it, and it belongs on a smooth hawse fairlead. Steel cable costs less and takes rock and heat, but it kinks, rusts and stores dangerous recoil, and it wants a roller fairlead. Sealing comes second and matters more on a trail machine that sees water crossings: a Warn Axon carries an IP68 rating and shrugs off a full dunking, where cheaper winches only claim water resistance. Gearing is third, where a higher ratio like the 266:1 on SuperATV's 6,000 out-pulls a 166:1 unit but spools slower. And do not forget the mount. A standard winch needs a Wolverine-specific plate, sold separately, while the RMAX Ready-Fit skips that step by shipping on a 3/16-inch steel RMAX bracket, pre-wired and ready to bolt down.
Wolverine Winch Prices, Trail Recovery to Plow Duty
Recovery on a budget starts with the Rough Country 4,500 at $197.95, the best seller on the page, or a bare-bones 2,000-pound KFI at $208. Either one is enough to get an X2 unstuck and back on the trail.
The middle, roughly $270 to $520, is where most riders land. A SuperATV 3,500 with a wireless remote is $289, its 4,500 is $367.95, a KFI 3,500 Stealth is $366, and the RMAX Ready-Fit with its bracket runs $471.95 to $519.95. This band buys wireless control, synthetic rope and the capacity a heavier RMAX wants.
The top is heavy and premium. Figure $499 for a KFI 5,000 Assault and $399.95 to $647.90 for the SuperATV 6,000. Warn's Axon winches climb from $649.99 to $1,049.99, the SuperATV GDP 12,000 hits $943.90, and the gas-powered Kimpex capstan winches for pulling away from the machine are a class of their own 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 coverage rewards the better units: Warn runs a limited-lifetime mechanical and 3-year electrical warranty, KFI a 2-year limited-lifetime, and SuperATV 1 year. Affirm financing at checkout covers the premium and gas-powered winches that top $1,000.
Top 3 Yamaha Wolverine Winch Brands
These three run from a value trail-recovery unit to a bolt-on RMAX kit to a heavy plow puller.
- KFI Products stocks the widest range here, 13 winches spanning the 2,000-pound ATV line up to the 5,000-pound Assault. Nearly all run synthetic rope on a roller fairlead and carry a 2-year limited-lifetime warranty, and KFI is a top seller across the whole portfolio.
- SuperATV makes the wireless-remote best sellers and the one winch built for this machine, the RMAX Ready-Fit, which ships pre-mounted on a custom 3/16-inch steel bracket. Its 6,000 uses a 266:1 gear set for serious pull.
- Rough Country plays the value game and wins it, fielding the page's overall best seller at $197.95 for 4,500 pounds of synthetic pull, plus a remote-equipped 6,500 for under $300.
At the premium end, Warn's Axon and VRX winches carry the IP68 rating and the longest warranties, Kimpex handles full kits and the gas capstan units, and Kolpin, Moose and QuadBoss cover the mid-range.
Top 5 Yamaha Wolverine Winch Products
- SuperATV RMAX Ready-Fit Winch ($471.95–$519.95). The only winch here built for the machine: a 4,500 or 6,000-pound SuperATV winch that ships pre-mounted on a custom 3/16" steel RMAX bracket, pre-wired, with a wireless remote and 50' synthetic rope. No separate mount to buy.
- Rough Country 4500 lb Synthetic Rope Winch ($197.95). The overall best seller. Rated for 4,500 pounds on 50 feet of 1/4-inch synthetic rope, spun by a 1.4 HP motor through 166:1 planetary gears onto a hawse fairlead. The value pick that gets a Wolverine unstuck without draining the build budget.
- KFI 5000 lb Assault Winch (Wide) ($499.00). A wide 4-hole-mount winch that pulls 5,000 pounds through a multi-directional roller fairlead on 15/64" synthetic rope, with KFI's 2-year limited-lifetime warranty behind it. The heavy-duty choice for a loaded RMAX4 or plow rig.
- Warn Axon 45 Winch ($859.99–$949.99). Warn's 4,500-pound Axon, running three-stage all-metal gears, submersible IP68 sealing and a digital readout for load and temperature. The premium, longest-warranty pick for a machine that sees water crossings.
- QuadBoss 5000 lb Heavy-Duty Winch ($449.99). 5,000 pounds of synthetic-rope pull in a heavy-duty package at a mid-tier price, a strong-value step up for four-seat and plow-equipped Wolverines.
Yamaha Wolverine Winch FAQ
What size winch does my Wolverine need?
Match the winch to at least half again what your Wolverine weighs, and because the four models weigh different amounts, their minimums differ too. Wet weights run 1,698 pounds for the X2, 1,893 for the X4, 1,986 for the RMAX2 and 2,370 for the RMAX4, which puts the floor between roughly 2,500 and 3,600 pounds depending on the model. A 4,500-pound winch clears all four with headroom for a loaded machine, which is why it is the safe default.
What is the RMAX Ready-Fit winch?
It is a SuperATV winch, 4,500 or 6,000 pounds, that comes pre-mounted on a custom 3/16-inch steel bracket made for the RMAX and pre-wired, so it bolts on in minutes with no separate mounting plate to source. On every other winch here you buy the winch and a machine-specific mount separately, so the Ready-Fit is the simplest path if you ride an RMAX.
What is the best winch for a Yamaha Wolverine?
Model and use decide it. For the lowest price that still works, the $197.95 Rough Country 4,500 leads. For the simplest RMAX install, nothing beats the $471.95 Ready-Fit with its bracket included. Heavy four-seaters and plow rigs want the KFI 5,000 Assault, and if you cross water or want the longest warranty, the IP68 Warn Axon is the premium answer.
Synthetic rope or steel cable?
Synthetic is what most Wolverine riders pick, since it is light, rust-proof and safer to work around, though sun and abrasion wear it over time and it needs a hawse fairlead. Steel runs cheaper and laughs at rock and heat, but it carries weight, takes a set, corrodes, and recoils hard on a failure, so it lives on a roller fairlead. For trail and mixed riding, synthetic is the easy call.
Will one winch handle both recovery and a snow plow?
Yes. On most Wolverine plow setups the winch does double duty, lifting and dropping the blade as well as pulling you out of trouble, so the two are bought as a pair. Step up to a 4,500 or 5,000-pound winch if you plow, because raising a loaded blade over and over is real work the winch carries on top of any recovery, and the bigger unit runs cooler doing it.