WARN VR EVO 12-S
A budget friendly 12,000 lb WARN for full size pickups and heavy SUVs. It trades some speed under load for a much lower price than the Zeon XD.
Amazon $798.99$798.99
The WARN VR EVO 12-S is the better winch overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The WARN VR EVO 12-S leads on value. The Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic wins on line speed and current draw. The WARN VR EVO 12-S costs $151 less ($798.99 vs $949.99).
Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic
A sealed, well equipped 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full-size trucks, for buyers who want a long warranty and both remote types without paying WARN prices.
Bulldog Winch $1,167.57 Northridge4x4 $949.99$949.99
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the WARN VR EVO 12-S for value ($66.58 per 1,000 lb of pull ($798.99, 12,000 lb) vs $79.17 per 1,000 lb of pull ($949.99, 12,000 lb)).
- Choose the Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic for line speed (4.6 ft/min at full load vs 4 ft/min at full load) and current draw (378 A at full load vs 396 A at full load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every full-size truck winch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WARN VR EVO 12-S | Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $66.58 per 1,000 lb of pull ($798.99, 12,000 lb) | 40 $79.17 per 1,000 lb of pull ($949.99, 12,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 50 4 ft/min at full load | 65 4.6 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 56 396 A at full load | 65 378 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 100 IP68 sealing |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| WARN VR EVO 12-S | Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 12,000 lb | 12,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 26.2 ft/min | 26.2 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 4 ft/min | 4.6 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 396 A | 378 A |
| Motor | series wound | 6 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 234:1 | 265:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic | 85 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | Yes |
| Sealing | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 57.1 lb | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | - |
| Released | 2019-09 | 2024 |