Mile Marker Winch Review – Best Winches 2017

For those who would rather enjoy nature in an adventurous way three things are a necessity a good four-wheel drive car, a good bull bar and a winch that wont fail.
This review focuses on both Mile marker winches which have proven themselves on the market and have taken their position among other reliable winches. The article will review the specifications, similarities and differences among the Mile marker range.

About Mile marker Winches

The Mile marker company is a highly regarded company in the automotive aftermarket sector. Mile Marker designs and manufactures unique, high quality and durable products for off-road vehicles. They produce some of the best electric winches and hydraulic winches.
For many years, Mile Marker dominated the hydraulic winch industry, while Warn and Ramsey ruled the electric winch lineup. Their patented hydraulic winch is the only approved winch for the US Military’s Humvee.

Hydraulic Winches

Hydraulic winches come with motor powered by pressurized hydraulic fluids. Most people prefer hydraulic winches over electric winches because hydraulic winches operate continuously without overheating the motor.
Industrial hydraulic winches apart from automotive use can be used in construction, mining, marine, railroad, and oilfields. This winches have different fear configurations, depending on what you want to do with it. Spur gears, worm gears, planetary gears.  While Spur gears can be most efficient with low internal friction, Worm gears on the other hand are self-braking and Planetary gears provide good resistance to torque.
Apart from Mile Marker, other notable competitors that manufacture hydraulic winches are Ramsey, and Warn.
Below are some popular Hydraulic Winches manufactured by Mile Maker.

Mile Marker H-Series Hydraulic Winch – 9000-Lb. Capacity, 12 Volt DC, Model# H9000

• 2-speed motor
• Requires a vehicle specific 34-Series valve adapter kit
• Integrated solenoid valve
• Usable underwater
• Stainless steel tie bars and fasteners

Mile Marker HI-Series Hydraulic Winch – 9000-lb. Capacity, 24 Volt DC, Model# HI9000-24

• Requires a vehicle specific 35-series vehicle adapter kit
• 2-speed motor
• Integrated solenoid valve
• Can be used under water
• Corrosion resistant

Mile Marker HI-Series Hydraulic Winch – 10,500-lb. Capacity, 24 Volt DC, Model# HI10500-24

The Mile Marker HI-Series Hydraulic Winch is intended for permanent mounting in the front or rear of a vehicle.

• Requires a vehicle specific 35-series vehicle adapter kit
• 2-speed motor
• Integrated solenoid valve
• Can be used under water
• Corrosion resistant

Mile Marker H-Series Hydraulic Winch – 10,500-Lb. Capacity, 12 Volt DC, Model# H10500

• 2-speed motor
• Requires a vehicle specific 34-Series valve adapter kit
• Integrated solenoid valve
• Usable underwater
• Stainless steel tie bars and fasteners

The Mile Marker H-Series Hydraulic Winch can be mounted to the front or rear of the vehicle as a permanent or detachable recovery system. This system is independent from its solenoid control valve to give more freedom in mounting options and vehicle application. Find below some of the features of this winch.

• Fairlead Type: Galvanized 4-way roller,
• Gear Ratio: 6 : 1,
• Mounting Hardware Included: Yes,
• Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 15 x 28 x 10,
• Braking: Mechanical lock,
• Rope Size L x dia. (ft. x in.): 100 x 3/8,
• Remote Length (ft.): 12,
• Battery Leads: Yes, Volts: 12,
• Switching Method: Remote control,
• Mounting Bolt Pattern L x W (in.): 4 1/2 x 10,
• Clutch: Freespooling,
• Rope Type: Galvanized aircraft cable,
• Line Speed (FPM): 31,
• Line Pull (lbs.): 10,500,
• Gear Train: Planetary

Mile Marker 75-50085C

• Roller fairlead protects your winch cable from excessive wear
• Includes 50 feet of 3/16″ galvanized aircraft grade cable
• Comes with a 12 ft handheld remote switch
• 12 Volt solenoid hydraulic winches
• Drum size measures 2.5 in diameter and 9 in length

They can be mounted in multiple positions, and they are so corrosion resistant and tightly sealed against the elements that they can even be used underwater.

Electric Winches

Electric Winches are powered by an electric motor. It can be used as a pulling or lifting device. Electric Winches range in size from relatively small electric winch used on boat trailers to industrial electric winches used in construction, automotive and railroads.
While a commercial winch can pull up to and even over 100,000 pounds, some light duty electric winches can pull up to 5,000 pounds. Electric winches can also pull load vertically.

Mile Marker PE2.5(es) ATV/UTV Premium Sealed Electric Winch w/Synthetic Rope – 2,500 lb. Capacity

• 2,500 lb. load capacity with powerful permanent magnet motor, 3-stage planetary gear train and 241:1 gear ratio
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mudproof, snowproof!
• Submersible 300-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Fast recovery speeds and high performance with compact & light design
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Mile Marker PE3.5(es) ATV/UTV Premium Sealed Electric Winch – 3,500 lb. Capacity

• 3,500 lb. load capacity with a powerful permanent magnet motor, 3-stage planetary gear train and 153:1 gear ratio
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mudproof, snowproof!
• Submersible 300-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Fast recovery speeds and high performance with compact & light design
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Mile Marker SEC4500(es) Trailer/UTV/Side-By-Side Premium Sealed Electric Winch – 4,500 lb. Capacity

The Mile Marker SEC4500(es) premium trailer and utility winch is the fastest and most powerful 4,500 lb. capacity winch in its class! Serving large side-by-side vehicles and serves for trailer duty, the SEC4500(es) stands up to the most aggressive off-road environments with its 4,500 lb. capacity and full element sealed design.

• 4,500 lb. load capacity with powerful permanent magnet motor, 3-stage planetary gear train and 150:1 gear ratio
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mudproof, snowproof!
• Submersible 300-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Fast recovery speeds and high performance with compact & light design
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Mile Marker PE5000(es) UTV/Side-By-Side Premium Sealed Electric Winch w/Synthetic Rope – 5,000 lb. Capacity

The Mile Marker PE5000(es) w/SYNTHETIC ROPE premium powersport winch stands up to the most aggressive off-road environments with its 5,000 lb. capacity, full element sealed design and waterproof, 300-amp solenoid.

• 5,000 lb. load capacity with powerful permanent magnet motor, 3-stage planetary gear train and 241:1 gear ratio
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mudproof, snowproof!
• Submersible 300-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Fast recovery speeds and high performance with compact & light design
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Mile Marker SEC8(es) Truck/Jeep/SUV Element Sealed Electric Winch – 8,000 lb. Capacity, 1 Pack

Mile Marker introduces the SEC8(es) premium electric winch: The fastest, best equipped 8,000 pound winch in the industry. Boasting blazing line speeds, a high output series wound motor, 100′ of aircraft cable, and a Dacromet coated roller fairlead, this is the essential winch for overland explorers and competition rigs seeking to quench their adventurous thirst as they traverse the globe’s harshest conditions.

• 8,000 lb. load capacity with a rugged 3-stage planetary gear train with 152:1 gear ratio, HD 4.8 hp/12V series wound motor
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mud proof, snow proof
• Submersible 500-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Expedition-grade corrosion-free construction with stainless steel hardware, and marine grade control connectors
• 4 bolt pattern 4.5″ x 10″

Mile Marker SEC9.5(es) Truck/Jeep/SUV Element Sealed Electric Winch – 9,500 lb. Capacity, 1 Pack

• 9,500 lb. load capacity with a rugged 3-stage planetary gear train with 212:1 gear ratio, HD 4.8 hp/12V series wound motor
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mud proof, snow proof
• Submersible 500-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Expedition-grade corrosion-free construction with stainless steel hardware, and marine grade control connectors
• 4 bolt pattern 4.5″ x 10″

Mile Marker SEC12(es) Truck/SUV Element Sealed Electric Winch – 12,000 lb. Capacity, 1 Pack

• 12,000 lb. load capacity with a rugged 3-stage planetary gear train with 296:1 gear ratio, HD 4.8 hp/12V series wound motor
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mud proof, snow proof
• Submersible 500-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Expedition-grade corrosion-free construction with stainless steel hardware, and marine grade control connectors
• 4 bolt pattern 4.5″ x 10″

Mile Marker SEC15(es) Truck/SUV Premium Sealed Electric Winch – 15,000 lb. Capacity, 1 Pack

• 15,000 lb. load capacity with a rugged 3-stage planetary gear train with 296:1 gear ratio, HD 6.8 hp/12V series wound motor
• Element sealed to IP68 standards. Waterproof, mud proof, snow proof
• Submersible 500-amp solenoid for maximum duty cycle and protection
• Expedition-grade corrosion-free construction with stainless steel hardware, and marine grade control connectors
• 4 bolt pattern 4.5″ x 10″

I highly recommend both products since the warranties are foolproof and more importantly they get the job done in the whole of your lifetime.
As a nature lover it is extremely important for one to have peace of mind when going out of the scope of communications since apart from accidents one needs to be sure that he can get back to a place of safety especially when alone.
The good thing with mile marker winches is that they are very hardy and therefore one can customise a solution where different circumstances arise for instance where there are no trees to latch into one can use another car or any considerable weight without damaging this hardy winch.
This winch will pull you out of places you never imagined with ease and will actually improve your adventure to the max. the only downside to this products are the price but hey! if you pay peanuts you get monkeys!

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