What did you not like about the zeons? I am looking at getting one is why I ask.
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There is nothing wrong with the Zeons, but simply comparing Warn 9.5 CTI to Zeon 10:
- I like the construction and looks of the 9.5 CTI winches better on the jeep (sleek powdercoat and all metal).
- I like the fact that the solenoid/contactor is built really cleanly into the winch.
- I like the fact that 9.5 CTI has a thermal sensor built into it and an thermal indicator light on the remote.
- The 9.5 CTI has a faster line speed especially under no load freespool/retreival. Under no load it is 14 feet a minute faster...
- The 9.5 CTI boasts about the same power efficiency yet is much stronger per layer (over 1,300 lbs+ stronger on some of the layers).
- The 9.5 CTI is an offset design and fits into more bumpers as it isn't nearly as wide or deep.
- The 9.5 CTI has 125' of cable vs zeons 80' (45 feet more).
- The 9.5 CTI is lighter.
The 9.5 CTI is in Warns ultimate performance lineup, the zeon is not.
I really like that 125 feet of cable on the CTI drum more then the 80 feet of cable on the zeon. The extra 45 feet of cable on the 9.5 CTI brings a huge advantage with rigging itself. When you consider using double or triple line pulls, far away anchor points, reverse winching (pulling the vehicle backwards with a front mounted winch), or having to cut a length of cable off to make a field repair, the total length of cable that you have available to you is very important in certain situations.
Look at and compare the pull by layer strength...
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/95cti_winch.jsp
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/ZEON_10.jsp
Edit:
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/ZEON_12.jsp
Actually looking at this the Warn 9.5 CTI "9,500 lb" is more compareable in strength to the Zeon "12,000 lb" winch until the last 2 layers and still has a faster line speed and is lighter.