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Warn M8000 Winch 26502

Rated capacity 8,000 lbs @ 4.8 ft/min
Max GVWR 5,333 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 26502
Weight 74 lbs.
Line 5/16" x 100' Steel
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof No
Maximum pulling power 8000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
6230 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 4000 - 5333 lbs
Winch line breaking strength
(synthetic is 25% stronger)
9800 lbs
(Steel)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 8000 lbs Strongest
2 7280 lbs
3 6670 lbs
4 6230 lbs Weakest

A winch pulls harder with fewer layers of cable on the drum.

waterproof rating Not waterproof
fairlead Steel roller
finish Gray Powdercoat
bracing Steel Tie Rod
made/assembled Assembled in USA

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed 30.2 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 4.8 ft/min pulling 8000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 30.2 ft/min No-load, fastest
2000 lbs 14.2 ft/min
4000 lbs 9.9 ft/min
6000 lbs 7.3 ft/min
8000 lbs 4.8 ft/min Full-load, slowest

Winches are slower with more load.

Wired remote? Yes
Wired remote lead length 12'
Handlebar/Dash switch? No
Wireless remote? No
Can add a wireless remote? Yes
Bluetooth receiver? No
Can add Bluetooth receiver? Yes
control pack type Contactor
control pack pins 5
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 216:1
brake Mechanical Cone
highest amp draw 435A @ 8000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 80A Least amps, no-load
2000 lbs 200A
4000 lbs 285A
6000 lbs 350A
8000 lbs 435A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 21.04"
depth 6.3"
height 7.61"
weight 74 lb
fairlead mount distance 10"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"

Winches with synthetic line weigh significantly less than those with steel line.

Some winches can have their motor or gearbox rotated (clocked) to fit tight spaces.

mounting hardware 4 - 3/8" 16 bolts + square nuts
mounting hardware torque 35 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot down or foot forward
motor clockable Yes
gearbox clockable Yes
length x depth x height 21.04" x 6.3" x 7.61"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 7 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime