Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K
A fast, sealed 10,000 lb winch for Jeeps and midsize trucks at a mid price. Pick it if line speed matters more to you than winch weight.
Amazon $634.98$634.98
The Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K is the better winch overall, rated 4.0 to 3.2. The Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K leads on warranty and line speed. The Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit wins on value. The Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit costs $184.99 less ($449.99 vs $634.98).
Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit
#11 in Jeep & midsizeFull review
A budget 10,000 lb steel cable winch for Jeep and midsize truck owners who winch now and then and care more about price than speed.
Blain's Farm & Fleet $449.99$449.99
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 Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K for warranty (5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts vs 2 years on the electrics) and line speed (7.2 ft/min at full load vs 3.9 ft/min at full load).
- Choose the Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit for value ($45 per 1,000 lb of pull ($449.99, 10,000 lb) vs $63.50 per 1,000 lb of pull ($634.98, 10,000 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jeep & midsize winch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K | Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $63.50 per 1,000 lb of pull ($634.98, 10,000 lb) | 75 $45 per 1,000 lb of pull ($449.99, 10,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 100 7.2 ft/min at full load | 48 3.9 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 46 389 A at full load | 40 400 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 17 2 years on the electrics |
Specifications
| Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K | Champion 10,000-lb Winch Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 10,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 39 ft/min | 15.7 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 7.2 ft/min | 3.9 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 389 A | 400 A |
| Motor | 7 hp series wound | 3.6 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 185:1 | 216:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 98.5 ft synthetic | 85 ft steel |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 76 lb | 85 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 2 years |