Rear Winch Mount

[2dogbed]

Anyone know of a "bolt on" rear winch mount or bracket. One that sits higher in the rear than the receiver type, hold a 3500-5000 lb winch. I have a kfi tube rear bumper and don't need or want a complete bumper set up. I have seen several for other brands but not the Defender. though i would ask before i start a build. something like this =

 

[Andystoy19]

I  have the canam removable receiver winch kit as shown in the build section it allows you to remove it in a couple of minutes and comes with the electrical plugs to attach and remove the 4500 lb. winch. When I get around to it I intend to cut the plate off and mount it on top of the receiver and slightly forward to reduce the chance of hanging up in the deep stuff. You could space the winch plate up using square tubing if you want and use an extension if you want to use the hitch. I have not seen a bracket for the defender. 

 

[Mossyoak]

https://ironbaltic.com/ca/products/adapters-mounting-kits-rear-winch-mounting-kits/rear-winch-mounting-kit-canam

 

[Andystoy19]

I have the Iron Baltic G2 rear winch bracket on my Outlander XT1000, well built and fits nicely, got it in about a week. 

 

[Andystoy19]

If you are interested in this bracket, check the bolt pattern of your winch to make sure it fits the one he shows for the winch plate. (4500 lb winch is larger than the 2500 lb. I have on the G2)

 

[2dogbed]

Thank you

I believe I found one from a welding shop. I will keep you posted

 

[2dogbed]

Just a quick followup to a question i had earlier. Here what i had welded up and mounted to the rear of my defender. For now a Harbor Freight 3500lb winch. If i really need it and use it i will upgrade to a larger winch.

 

[Andystoy19]

That looks good, nice and high where it won't interfere with the hitch if you need to use it and won't drag if you are in the deep stuff.