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 2.5. The WARN VR EVO 12-S leads on warranty, line speed and current draw. The WARN VR EVO 12-S costs $31 less ($798.99 vs $829.99).
Champion 12,000-lb Synthetic Winch Kit
A complete receiver mounted kit for full-size truck owners who want one winch to move between hitches, as long as slow pulls are acceptable.
Blain's Farm & Fleet $829.99$829.99
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 warranty (7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts vs 2 years on the electrics), line speed (4 ft/min at full load vs 2.3 ft/min at full load) and current draw (396 A at full load vs 480 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 | Champion 12,000-lb Synthetic Winch Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $66.58 per 1,000 lb of pull ($798.99, 12,000 lb) | 48 $69.17 per 1,000 lb of pull ($829.99, 12,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 50 4 ft/min at full load | 7 2.3 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 56 396 A at full load | 18 480 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 17 2 years on the electrics |
Specifications
| WARN VR EVO 12-S | Champion 12,000-lb Synthetic Winch Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 12,000 lb | 12,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 26.2 ft/min | 15.7 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 4 ft/min | 2.3 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 396 A | 480 A |
| Motor | series wound | 6 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 234:1 | 216:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic | 85 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 57.1 lb | 95.9 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 2 years |
| Released | 2019-09 | - |