Thread: Warn Winches - 9.5XP, 9.5Ti or 9.5Si ???

I have a Warn 9.5xp on an ARB bumper, I'm very happy with the warn and have beed well impressed with its performance, Especially at pulling out Jap 4x4s!!

Here is my thread on fitting the bumper and winch:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...-defender.html

Cheers,

Tim

Jon, there is also the Warn 9.5 XDC. Cheaper than the others and has the thermal cut out switch and solid state switch box. Better value than the XP.

They will all fit the ARB bar on a Defender, though I'm not 100% sure about the Si as I haven't looked at the spec's on that one.

I've got the XDC on the Puma with plasma rope and the Warn wireless remote.

I have had a couple of XP's and rate them highly in the lowline winch ranges.

I swapped my front one for an 8274 but still have an XP on the rear.

Cant fault it really. XP motor is regarded as being the best off the shelf motor available as well.

only real downside is current draw.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

Jon, there is also the Warn 9.5 XDC. Cheaper than the others and has the thermal cut out switch and solid state switch box. Better value than the XP.

They will all fit the ARB bar on a Defender, though I'm not 100% sure about the Si as I haven't looked at the spec's on that one.

I've got the XDC on the Puma with plasma rope and the Warn wireless remote.

The XDC - Hadnt thought of that particularly... Whats the difference (appart from £££s between the XDC and Si?? They both look to have solid state solenoids but the XDC is an awful lot cheaper - reading the spec's there doesnt seem to be an appreciable difference appart from the housing over the top of the Si???

If the answer is nothing / not a lot, may look to the ARB bumper, XDC and warn wireless remote (I can get the wireless remote free, or at least very cheap if I buy a bumper and winch together)...

Is the XDC solenoid pack (or whatever the magic box of gubbins is) detachable from the winch, like the XP?

Hi Jon, just a few more things to think about. The Ti and Si have the 'solenoid' pack mounted above the winch and is non detachable. Personally I prefer the solenoid pack out of the way of too much water and dirt etc. Is there any detrimental effect of having the solenoid pack in front of the radiator on the cooling?? Also the pack above the winch makes the winch more obtrusive on the aesthetic front in my opinion.

Am thinking of installing a simple cover to the front winch to reduce effects of UV as my rope has become bleached. Also considering a cordura bag for the winch extension. Thinking as I type might play with the idea of a combined winch sail and bag for extension rope. When have some spare time might go and play with the sewing machine.

Wireless remote would be useful for solo travel

Regards


Brendan

Hi Brendan,
Thats always been my issue with the 'i' series as well. I would prefer the solenoid (or WDC) equivalent out of sight.

Interesting point you raise about the cover / UV protection.

Re the wireless... My first thought was to have a forward/backward switch in the cab - then I saw the wireless price if I buy both a bumper and a winch together - hardly seems worth the effort of wiring the switch in!

Jon, the XDC solenoid pack is fully resin sealed and separate from the winch. If you look at any of the pic's of the front of my Puma you will see it. One of the lower priority things I need to do is move this inboard to the cavity behind the ARB badge on the bullbar bumper so its out of the way.

Hi Jon, am considering in cab switches for both winches on the 110 when I get round to reorganising the cab probably with use of a mud console.

Would you need two wireless controls for a 2 winch set up? Only have a single isolation switch for both winches. Although tend to leave winches in free spool mode. Some of the wireless controls I have seen are rather small so am concerned about them getting misplaced/damaged on a long trip.

Other thoughts I have had was a long say 10/20 metre extension for standard winch control lead to enable ground anchor placement whilst travelling solo. No problem if you have a winch bitch/prentice with you though

Regards


Brendan