WARN Winch Question

[troutbum4]

have the opportunity to buy 2 winches. The first is an older Warn Model 6000, does not work, missing parts, including the motor. Price is $50. The second appears to be more complete, though the seller is unsure if it works as taken from salvage. It is a Warn Model 5687, the price is $250. Here is the question, if I bought both, is there any way parts may be compatible between the 2? Thoughts appreciated on which one(s) to buy.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I wouldn't buy either. I think most folks run the big harbor china winch for intermittent electric use. I like pto's or hydraulic for extended use.

 

[roadstr6]

have the opportunity to buy 2 winches. The first is an older Warn Model 6000, does not work, missing parts, including the motor. Price is $50. The second appears to be more complete, though the seller is unsure if it works as taken from salvage. It is a Warn Model 5687, the price is $250. Here is the question, if I bought both, is there any way parts may be compatible between the 2? Thoughts appreciated on which one(s) to buy.

The Model 6000 and 5687 (Belleview) are predecessors of the venerable Warn 8274. The Belleview is a good winch, just not a two-way winch, and it has a manual brake. Not sure about swapping parts between the two winches, but they probably do share some parts. That being said, I would not put either of these winches back to work in difficult recovery situations. They do look great as eye candy on a vintage truck, and it would be worth the money to pick them both up for $300 for that reason.

 

[B y r o n]

Maybe this information will help you with your decision.