Warn Zeon vs Warn Evo

[XxTormentorxX]

Comparing the 2 winches from a cost stand point for someone that might or might not ever find themselves requiring the need to be pulled free or use to pull another driver free from a sticky situation, what makes one of the said winches better than the other justifying the cost difference?

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[Terrymo]

 

[Ratbert]

Woah, those differences are pretty significant.

 

[BaconFury]

Right now you can pickup the Warn VR Evo10 for $319 after rebate from Northridge.
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/jeep-truck-suv-winches/103252-warn-vr-evo10-winch-w-steel-cable

 

[John Benoit]

Comparing the 2 winches from a cost stand point for someone that might or might not ever find themselves requiring the need to be pulled free or use to pull another driver free from a sticky situation, what makes one of the said winches better than the other justifying the cost difference?

Xeon in made in USA, Evo is made in China. Who do you support?

 

[c20040215]

Xeon in made in USA, Evo is made in China. Who do you support?

Its not about who do you support.

Know the differences between the two, and buy the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

People works at the port of Long Beach need jobs, too.

 

[John Benoit]

Its not about who do you support.

Know the differences between the two, and buy the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

People works at the port of Long Beach need jobs, too.
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My father told me to never feel bad for paying for a quality tool. It will never let you down. My Zeon 10 S was up to the electronics in a mud hole for an hour. When no one came around to pull me out, the Zeon saved the day. The Jeep’s engine didn’t make it but the Zeon is going strong 4 years later and 2 Jeeps later. In 2022, I dozed off while driving home from work, I hit the end guard rail head on center, just a couple of small nicks in the aluminum case. Still pulling strong. The Jeep was totaled.

 

[John Benoit]

One of the better investments I’ve ever made.

 

[c20040215]

You are obsoletely right.
A guy who does auto repair for a living needs snap on tools.
Another joe blow who only occasionally hangs his wife's painting on the wall in the house does not.

Know the differences, get the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

 

[John Benoit]

You are obsoletely right.
A guy who does auto repair for a living needs snap on tools.
Another joe blow who only occasionally hangs his wife's painting on the wall in the house does not.

Know the differences, get the one the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

If you going that way, just buy the Badlands 12,000 lb pull winch from Harbor Freight. It is the Chinese knockoff of the Warn Evo, less money but will it work when you really need it?

 

[Terrymo]

Or maybe this. Just a little humor before the repetitive winch arguments erupt.

 

[c20040215]

If you going that way, just buy the Badlands 12,000 lb pull winch from Harbor Freight. It is the Chinese knockoff of the Warn Evo, less money but will it work when you really need it?

I do not have experience with harbor freight so I cant comment on that. So far, I have heard great reviews.
My Smittybilt X20 has not let me down when I need it. Not to argue it is as good as Zeon, because clearly it is not. The current sales on VR-10 makes me want to upgrade.

Proper and routine maintenance is more important in my opinion.
Know the differences, get the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

 

[John Benoit]

I do not have experience with harbor freight so I cant comment on that. So far, I have heard great reviews.
My Smittybilt X20 has not let me down when I need it. Not to argue it is as good as Zeon, because clearly it is not. The current sales on VR-10 makes me want to upgrade.

Proper and routine maintenance is more important in my opinion.
Know the differences, get the one that fits your budget, usage, and needs.

I recommend you save your money for the proper equipment. I caught mine on sale at 4 Wheel Parts for $1150. Shop around, use credit card points or dollars. Maybe even find a used one for sale. Verify ownership by making sure they have all the manuals. That way you know it isn’t stolen. My experience is what I’m sharing. You make your own decisions.

 

[c20040215]

I recommend you save your money for the proper equipment. I caught mine on sale at 4 Wheel Parts for $1150. Shop around, use credit card points or dollars. Maybe even find a used one for sale. Verify ownership by making sure they have all the manuals. That way you know it isn’t stolen. My experience is what I’m sharing. You make your own decisions.

Thank you for sharing.
Warn makes the best winch there is and Zeon is the best you can get.
But no. I personally do not need to spend that kind of money. I don't have the need for it.

 

[John Benoit]

Thank you for sharing.
Warn makes the best winch there is and Zeon is the best you can get.
But no. I personally do not need to spend that kind of money. I don't have the need for it.

Look up the Badlands winch on Harbor Freight’s web site. If you catch it on sale it usually goes for $599. I don’t know if they will let you use the 20% or 25% off coupons. It is basically the same winch.

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