A winch is helpful when a trail ride goes sideways. A UTV with a good winch installed makes recovering from really muddy spots, soft ground, or a steep section of trail much easier. The mounting plate matters just as much because it connects the winch to the vehicle.
This is why there is more to selecting UTV winch mounts than making sure the plate will fit on the front of your machine. The material and mounting pattern, winch compatibility, and installation all deserve a closer look. Here are the best UTV Winch mounts for riders who love off-road adventures.
- SuperATV Polaris RZR XP Winch Mounting Plate
The SuperATV Polaris RZR XP Winch Mounting Plate is the one to look at if you have a 2024 or newer RZR XP. It also fits the RZR XP 4 from 2024 onward.
This is a large mounting plate, 3/16 inch steel, heavy-duty. SuperATV laser-cuts it and bends it using a CNC brake press, then powder-coats the steel to keep it from being exposed to the elements.
The plate is rigged for Black Ops winches at 3500, 4500, and 6000 pounds. It’s also compatible with a number of aftermarket and OEM winches. The plate also includes instructions and the mounting hardware, and a winch fairlead adapter to support a 3,500-pound winch.
For anyone searching specifically for a Polaris RZR XP winch mount, this is the model to check when the RZR is from the 2024+ generation.
- SuperATV Polaris RZR XP 1000 Winch Mounting Plates
The XP 1000 range requires a slightly different fit. KG Powersport Stuff sells SuperATV Polaris RZR XP 1000 winch mounting plates for the 2014-23 RZR XP 1000, available to fit a range of model years.
These mounts are compatible with the RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP 4 1000. They are also designed to Black Ops 3,500, 4,500 and 6,000 lb. winches.
If your RZR XP 1000 is an older model, then this is the range to check instead of hoping that the new 2024+ XP mount will work.
- SuperATV Polaris RZR XP Turbo Winch Mounting Plate
The XP Turbo gets its own mounting plate as well. The SuperATV Polaris RZR XP Turbo Winch Mounting Plate is listed for 2016-21 RZR XP Turbo and XP 4 Turbo models.
It employs heavy-gauge steel and a black powder coating. The plate supports Black Ops winches with 3,500, 4,500, and 6,000 lb. capabilities, and includes all necessary mounting hardware.
For an XP Turbo owner who wants a mount designed around the vehicle rather than finessing a generic plate to work, this option makes sense.
- SuperATV Polaris RZR XP 900 Winch Mounting Plate
Older RZR owners have an option too. The SuperATV Polaris RZR XP 900 Winch Mounting Plate (2011-14) fits 2011-14 RZR XP 900 models and 2012-14 RZR XP 4 900 models.
It works with Black Ops 3,500, 4,500, and 6,000 lb. winches. It comes with the mounting hardware as well as installation instructions, so you have most of what you need to get the plate installed.
If you’re still putting miles on an older XP 900, verifying this dedicated fitment is more helpful than starting with a universal winch mount.
- SuperATV Polaris RZR Trail 900 Winch Mounting Plate
The SuperATV Polaris RZR Trail 900 Winch Mounting Plate covers another section of the RZR family. Compatible with 2021 and newer Trail 900 Sport, Premium, and Ultimate models.
It’s made out of heavy-gauge steel and powder-coated; this plate works with Black Ops winches that have capacities of between 3,500 and 6,000 pounds.
It’s worth noting that the optional Trail 900 is an available fitment, since not all RZR mounting plates are interchangeable. Double-checking the specific model before ordering is the simplest way to avoid a fitment issue.
Find a Mount That Matches Your RZR
The right one depends on the RZR in your garage. A 2024+ RZR XP requires a different mounting plate than an XP 1000, XP Turbo, XP 900, or Trail 900.
KG Powersport Stuff aggregates these options, including SuperATV UTV winch mounts produced for several generations of the Polaris RZR. The 2024+ RZR XP mount plate, for instance, is made of 3/16 steel and works with select Black Ops and most OEM and aftermarket winches as well.
Before ordering, check the listed model-year fitment and winch compatibility. Then visit KG Powersport Stuff to find the SuperATV mounting plate made for your RZR and get your UTV ready for the next time the trail gets difficult.
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