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The Ford Bronco has a curb weight between 4,400 and 5,000 pounds depending on trim and configuration, which puts most Bronco owners in the 8,000 to 10,000 pound capacity range as a minimum. Synthetic rope is lighter than steel cable, safer when it snaps under load, and does not develop the dangerous burrs that steel cable does over time. Most serious trail runners have moved to synthetic rope as the standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery winch listed here is compatible with standard winch mounting plates found on aftermarket Bronco bumpers. Not sure if a winch fits your specific bumper setup? Send us your VIN and bumper model and we will confirm before you order. 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