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Can-Am Maverick Winches
Drop off a dune lip a little hot in a Maverick X3 and the front tires can sink to the A-arms in soft sand. On a Maverick Trail it is more often an April creek bottom, belly on the mud and all four tires spinning. A winch makes either one a recovery you handle yourself: run 50 feet of synthetic rope to an anchor, stand clear and work the line from up to 50 feet away on a wireless remote. The winches featured here run from 3,500 to 6,000 lb in synthetic rope or 7/32-inch steel cable, from SuperATV, Warn and Rough Country. We've served more than a million UTV customers since 2010.
This page serves the Maverick X3 and X3 MAX first, along with the Sport, Sport MAX, Trail and the original Maverick. The winch rarely decides fit. The mount does. An X3 takes a different plate or winch-ready bumper than a Sport or Trail, and X3 mounts list their own years and trims, from the 64-inch DS Turbo to the 72-inch X rs. The plate's holes also have to match your winch, since the SuperATV and Rough Country units here use different bolt patterns, and none of the five winches below includes a mounting plate in the box. MAX owners should check wiring length as well. SuperATV's kits come with 12 feet of it, which the listing calls ideal for four-seaters. We're the fitment experts. Text us at (920) 644-5280, call (920) 214-8201 or hit the live chat on any page, and we'll match your Maverick to the right winch before you get serious about a purchase.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: Can-Am Maverick Winches for the X3, Sport and Trail — Synthetic and Steel
| Winch | Motor, line and build | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Country 4,500 lb synthetic | 1.4 hp series-wound motor, 166:1 differential planetary gearing, 1/4 in by 50 ft synthetic rope, hawse fairlead, 4.87 by 3 in bolt pattern | A first winch for a Sport or Trail that mostly needs to get itself unstuck | On/off switch only with no wireless remote, and a water-resistant rather than waterproof solenoid |
| SuperATV Black Ops 4,500 lb | 1.3 hp permanent-magnet motor, 166:1 gearing, 50 ft synthetic rope, waterproof solenoid, 6.0 in aluminum hawse, 3.0 by 6.6 in bolt pattern | X3 and X3 MAX owners who winch alone and want the remote in hand | Needs a mount made for the wider 3.0 by 6.6 in pattern |
| SuperATV Black Ops 6,000 lb | 1.9 hp motor, 266:1 gearing, 50 ft synthetic rope, 12 ft wiring, 14.56 in long | A loaded X3 MAX or a machine that pulls other riders out | The longest body of the five, and the price climbs to $634.94 with the Auto-Stop fairlead kit |
| Warn VRX 35 | 3,500 lb, 7/32 in by 50 ft steel rope or synthetic at checkout, roller fairlead, IP68 sealing, all-metal three-stage planetary gear train | Trail and Sport riders who cross water and store the machine outside | The lowest rated pull on this page, shared with the Axon |
| Warn Axon 35 | 3,500 lb, digital control with load and temperature readout, one-piece tie plate, IP68 sealing, steel or synthetic at checkout | Owners who want feedback during a pull and the longest warranty listed on this page | The top of the price range at $674.99 to $779.99 |
Maverick Winch Hardware Worth Paying For
Start with the brake, since it holds the load whenever you stop to reset a line. Warn lists a load-holding mechanical brake on the VRX, Rough Country a mechanical brake on its 4,500 lb and SuperATV an automatic braking system on the Black Ops. Sealing comes in three grades here: IP68 on the two Warn units, a waterproof solenoid on the SuperATV kits and a water-resistant solenoid and receiver box on the Rough Country. The Axon adds a one-piece tie plate in place of tie bars for a stiffer structure, and it is the only one of the five whose digital control reports load and temperature while you pull. The Warn pair also runs stainless-steel fasteners under a powder-coated finish.
The mount advice from our own Can-Am winch buyer's guide still holds. A winch is only as strong as what it bolts to, so pick a plate or bumper rated at or above the winch's line pull. Be careful pulling through a bumper whose support points are not rated for the full load, and more careful still with a snatch block in the line, since it raises the force on the mount.
Can-Am Maverick Winch Price Tiers and Warranty Coverage
The budget-friendly entry is the Rough Country 4,500 lb at $197.95. That buys 50 feet of 1/4-inch synthetic, a 1.4 hp motor and a hawse fairlead, with an on/off switch in place of a remote. The sweet spot runs from $367.45 for the SuperATV 4,500 lb to $416.45 for the 6,000 lb, and it is where most Maverick owners land: wireless remote, waterproof solenoid, 12-foot wiring for MAX models and a 1-year SuperATV warranty against manufacturing defects. Premium starts with the Warn VRX 35 at $499.99 to $599.99 and tops out with the Axon 35 at $674.99 to $779.99, where the money buys IP68 sealing, digital control and a limited lifetime mechanical warranty with three years on the electrical side. Leave room in the budget for the mount, which is a separate part on every winch here. The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Can-Am Offroad does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout. Our price match guarantee covers every winch on this page, and most items ship within 24 hours, with any exceptions showing a lead time right on the product page. You can see what Can-Am owners say about us before you order.
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- SuperATV builds the two Black Ops sizes on this page, 4,500 and 6,000 lb, on one 3.0 by 6.6 inch mounting bolt pattern, with 12 feet of wiring and a 6.0 inch aluminum hawse fairlead in each kit.
- Warn backs the Axon 35 with a limited lifetime mechanical warranty and three years of electrical coverage, and its VRX clutch design comes from the company's 4WD hub lock engineering.
- Rough Country pairs a series-wound motor with a mechanical brake and a listed line speed of 3.8 feet per minute in its 4,500 lb kit, with a product video on the listing.
Top 5 Can-Am Maverick Winch Products
- Can-Am Commander/Maverick/Defender 4500lb Black Synthetic Ops Rope Winch by SuperATV ($367.45) pairs a wireless remote with a 50-foot range and a wired dash rocker switch. The pick for X3 MAX owners who winch solo on dune and desert trips.
- Can-Am VRX 3500 lb. Powersport Winch With Steel Cable or Synthetic Rope by Warn ($499.99-$599.99) runs a load-holding mechanical brake and an all-metal three-stage planetary gear train. A fit for Sport and Trail owners who hunt or work property in wet country.
- Can-Am Commander/Maverick/Defender 4500lb Electric Winch with Synthetic Rope by Rough Country ($197.95) pairs a mechanical brake with 50 feet of 1/4-inch synthetic rope and a hawse fairlead. Right for a Maverick Sport bought for family trail riding.
- Can-Am Commander/Maverick/Defender 6000 lbs Winch with Wireless Remote Synthetic Rope by SuperATV ($416.45-$634.94) steps up to a 1.9 hp motor and 266:1 gearing, and the top of the range adds the Auto-Stop fairlead kit. Size up to this one if your X3 MAX rides full or if your machine recovers everyone else.
- Can-Am Axon 3500 lb. Powersport Winch With Wire Cable by Warn ($674.99-$779.99) reads out load and temperature on its digital control and carries a limited lifetime mechanical warranty. For owners keeping their X3 for years who want coverage to match.
Common Questions From Maverick Winch Buyers
Will the same winch fit my X3 and a Maverick Sport or Trail?
The winch usually will. The mount will not. SuperATV lists its 6,000 lb Black Ops as universal fit, and the SuperATV and Rough Country 4,500 lb listings name the Commander, Maverick and Defender together. What changes between an X3, a Sport and a Trail is the plate or bumper the winch bolts to, so order the mount for your exact model and year. Send us your year and trim and we'll confirm the winch and the mount together.
Should my X3 winch go on a winch-ready bumper or a bare plate?
A winch-ready bumper puts the winch higher and easier to reach, and it adds front-end protection in the same purchase. A bare plate is the lighter, simpler route. Whichever you choose, match its rating to the winch. A bumper's support points may not be rated for the full force a winch can generate, and a snatch block adds to that load. If you run the 6,000 lb SuperATV, confirm the bumper listing names that capacity before you order.
Which of these winches can I run from outside the machine?
The two SuperATV Black Ops kits each include a wireless remote with a water-resistant receiver and a 50-foot range, plus a wired dash rocker switch, so you can stand clear of the line or work it from the seat. The Rough Country ships with an on/off switch. The Warn VRX uses a handlebar-mounted rocker switch, and the Axon uses a digital rocker-bar control with a handlebar mount adaptor. If you ride alone often, the remote is the feature to pay for.
How do I keep a synthetic winch rope healthy after sand and mud?
Synthetic rope picks up grit and mud, and it needs to dry out off the spool to keep its strength. After a wet or sandy ride, pull the rope off the drum and let it dry before you spool it back on. If you ride through water and mud, put dielectric grease on the solenoid wherever it ends up mounted.
