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Polaris RZR 200 and RZR 170 Winches
A RZR 170 sunk to the floorboards in a creek bottom is not a job for a tow strap and three adults pulling. It is a job for a winch. On a youth machine, though, that winch almost never bolts to the front of the machine itself. Every winch in this category is a full-size Polaris RZR unit sharing the RZR 200 and RZR 170 catalog tree, and the smallest one here, SuperATV's 3,500 lb Black Ops, still measures 12.76 inches long and wants a 3.0 by 4.87 inch bolt pattern to land on.
The RZR 200 and the RZR 170 are the two machines this page serves, and both are youth-size rather than full-size. Our own fitment data puts the 170 on a 4/110 wheel bolt pattern and 19x7-8 front rims where a full-size RZR runs 4/156 on 29-inch rubber, and we do not list a model-specific winch frame plate for either youth model. That leaves two setups that actually work. One is a receiver-mounted winch using KFI's 1.25-inch mount. The other is a winch that lives on the truck and comes out when a kid buries it. The ownership and management team here has 100+ combined years in the UTV industry, long enough to know which parts come back, and a winch bought without a mount sits near the top of that list. Text us at (920) 644-5280, call (920) 543-5376 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST, or use the live chat on any page and we will tell you what will physically bolt to your machine before you spend a dollar.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: How to Choose Polaris RZR 200 and RZR 170 Winches
Capacity is the easy part of this decision. Mounting is the part that sends winches back. A winch needs a flat, four-bolt landing that lines up with its own pattern, and the patterns here split into two families: SuperATV's 3,500 lb runs a narrow 3.0 by 4.87 inch pattern, while the KFI Assault 5000 Wide and SuperATV's 6,000 lb both run a wide 3.0 by 6.6 inch pattern. Every one of these kits ships with the fairlead hardware and none of them ship with the machine-specific plate. On a RZR 200 or 170, that plate is the piece our catalog does not have, which is why the receiver route below does most of the work.
| Option | Line and fairlead | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperATV 3,500 lb (WN-3500) | 50 ft synthetic, 4.3 inch aluminum hawse | The smallest complete kit here at 12.76 inches long, the easiest to carry on a receiver mount | 3,500 lb of pull, and the mount is still a separate purchase |
| SuperATV 6,000 lb (WN-6000) | 50 ft synthetic, 6.0 inch aluminum hawse | Doubling as recovery for the adult machine, the trailer or the truck | 14.56 inches long on a wide 3.0 by 6.6 inch pattern, more winch than a 170 has any business carrying |
| KFI Assault 5000 Wide (AS-50wx) | 15/64 inch synthetic, multi-directional POM roller | All-metal planetary drive and a two-year warranty for repeated heavy pulls | 27.8 lb complete and a published 12 amp-hour minimum battery requirement |
| KFI 1.25 inch receiver mount | 3/16 steel, made in USA | The youth-scale mounting path, at $66.95 | Winch, roller fairlead and fairlead bracket are all sold separately |
Why Amp Draw Matters More Than Pull Rating on a Small Machine
A youth RZR carries a small battery, and a winch is the hungriest accessory anyone bolts to one. KFI publishes a 12 amp-hour minimum for the Assault 5000, which is the honest number to design around rather than the pull rating on the box. Gear reduction tells you how hard the motor has to work to move a given load. The SuperATV 3,500 lb turns 166:1 against a 1.2 hp permanent-magnet motor, the KFI Assault runs 180:1 on 1.22 hp, and the SuperATV 6,000 lb steps up to 266:1 on 1.9 hp. Higher reduction means slower line speed and lower sustained current for the same pull, which is the trade that matters when the machine is not running while you winch. Sealing is the other tell worth checking: SuperATV lists waterproof seals and a waterproof solenoid across the Black Ops line, and KFI pairs water-resistant seals with a heavy-duty electric contactor that switches power away from the machine's own wiring. Braking splits the same way, with KFI running a dynamic and mechanical brake against SuperATV's automatic brake.
What a Winch and Mount Setup Costs for a Youth RZR
The entry point is the SuperATV 3,500 lb Black Ops at $289.00, which is a complete kit down to the rope stopper and hook strap. The middle of this catalog sits at $399.95 for the SuperATV 6,000 lb, and that is where most buyers land when the winch is expected to serve the whole trailer rather than one small machine. The top is the KFI Assault 5000 Wide at $499.00, earning it with an all-metal planetary drive, an all-metal cam-activated freespool clutch and a two-year warranty. Budget another $66.95 for the KFI 1.25 inch receiver mount, which puts a working setup between $355.95 and $565.95. Manufacturer coverage runs one year against defects on the SuperATV winches and KFI's Two Year Limited Lifetime terms on the Assault. The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Polaris RZR 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. Every winch on this page also carries our risk-free 90-day return policy, and you can see what RZR owners say about us before you order. If a plow is the reason you are shopping, our RZR 200 and 170 snow plow listings configure the lift side of that system, and the winch accessories and mounts for these models hold the brackets, fairleads and line that finish the job.
Top 3 Polaris RZR Winch Brands
- Rough Country owns the price floor in this catalog, with a 4,500 lb synthetic-rope kit at $197.95 that still includes a hawse fairlead, 50 feet of quarter-inch line and a downloadable install PDF on the listing.
- KFI Products is the only brand here publishing a minimum battery spec, 12 amp-hours, alongside a smoke-colored 15/64 inch synthetic line, a multi-directional POM roller fairlead and Two Year Limited Lifetime coverage.
- SuperATV lists every Black Ops winch as universal fit and sizes the aluminum hawse to the drum, 4.3 inches on the 3,500 lb and 6.0 inches on the 6,000 lb, so the line leaves the spool square.
Best-Selling Winches in This Category
- Polaris RZR 3500 Lb. Winch with Wireless Remote & Synthetic Rope by SuperATV ($289.00) — 12.76 inches long on a narrow 3.0 by 4.87 inch bolt pattern. The one that fits a receiver mount without hanging past the frame rails.
- Polaris RZR 6000 Lb. Heavy Duty Winch with Wireless Remote & Synthetic Rope by SuperATV ($399.95) — 266:1 reduction on a 1.9 hp motor with a 6.0 inch hawse and a fairlead support bracket. Buy it when the same winch has to recover the adult machine too.
- Polaris RZR 5000lbs Assault Winch (Wide) by KFI products ($499.00) — 27.8 lb complete with a dash rocker switch and a 14 foot corded remote. The pick for a family that winches often and wants a wired control that cannot lose signal.
Polaris RZR 200 and RZR 170 Winch Questions
Will these winches fit a RZR 170 or RZR 200?
They are full-size Polaris RZR winches that share this model's catalog tree, and they are not sold with a mount for either youth machine. Each one is listed universal fit and each one requires a machine-specific mounting plate or a winch-ready bumper that is sold separately. We do not currently list that plate for the RZR 170 or the RZR 200, so the practical routes are a 1.25 inch receiver mount on the machine or keeping the winch on your tow vehicle. Call or text us before ordering and we will confirm what will bolt up.
What does the receiver mount actually include?
The KFI 1.25 inch Receiver Winch Mount is $66.95, built from 3/16 steel, made in the USA and bead blasted before powder coating. It is the bracket only. The winch, the roller fairlead and the fairlead bracket are all separate. KFI also notes that some winches sit with the motor on the opposite side once mounted, which means rotating the winch and respooling the line in the other direction.
Synthetic rope or steel cable for this setup?
Every winch featured on this page ships synthetic. It does not store energy under load the way steel does, it will not rust, and it is far easier for an adult to handle at the hook end while a kid works the switch. Match it to the right fairlead: SuperATV pairs synthetic with an aluminum hawse and KFI runs it over a multi-directional POM roller. Running synthetic across a bare steel roller will chew the line.
How much winch does a youth machine really need?
For pulling a 170 or a 200 out of mud or off a bank, 3,500 lb is more capacity than the machine weighs several times over. Capacity above that buys you recovery of the adult machine, not better performance on the small one. Weight and current draw are the real constraints on a youth setup, which is why the 3,500 lb kit is the sensible starting point and the 6,000 lb only makes sense if it is doing double duty.
What is the best winch for a youth RZR?
It depends on which machine you are actually recovering, and here are the picks. The best seller in the smaller class is the SuperATV 3,500 lb at $289.00, and it is the one we would put on a receiver mount. The premium answer is the KFI Assault 5000 Wide at $499.00, which earns it with all-metal gearing and two-year coverage. The value play is Rough Country's 4,500 lb synthetic kit at $197.95 if you are willing to sort the mounting yourself. Our customer service team averages 5+ years with us, so the person you reach has usually solved this exact mounting problem before.
Written and reviewed by the Everything Polaris RZR fitment and marketing team — riders and product specialists who work with these machines daily. Spot an error, or have a suggestion that would make this guide more helpful? Email us at marketing@gearup2go.com — we read every note.
Last updated: August 2026
