Rough Country RS4500SA UTV Winch vs Warn R45 Winch

Both winches pull 4,500 lbs, so the choice comes down to rope, sealing and controls. The Rough Country RS4500SA ships with synthetic rope, a hawse fairlead and a wireless remote, which makes it the easier fit for most UTV and ATV owners. The Warn R45 is the sturdier long-term pick: IP67 waterproofing, an all-metal three-stage planetary gear train and a name with decades of recovery experience behind it, but it comes with steel rope, a roller fairlead and a corded remote, and wireless needs the separate WARN HUB receiver. Owners of Warn units consistently praise durability and dealer support; Rough Country buyers like the included extras for the money.

• Choose the Rough Country RS4500SA if you want synthetic rope, a wireless remote and a hawse fairlead included out of the box for a UTV or ATV.
• Choose the Warn R45 if you want IP67 sealing, an all-metal gear train and a brand with a long recovery reputation, and you don't mind steel rope and a corded remote.