Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch
A sealed, synthetic rope winch for heavy UTVs and light trucks that need more than 4,500 lb of pull on a modest electrical system.
Amazon $417$417
The Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch is the better winch overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch leads on current draw, warranty and value. The Mile Marker SEC8 wins on line speed. The Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch costs $118.12 less ($417 vs $535.12).
Mile Marker SEC8
#10 in Jeep & midsizeFull review
A fast 8,000 lb steel cable winch for Jeeps and small trucks, for owners who want speed and cable length over warranty length.
Amazon $535.12$535.12
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 Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch for current draw (265 A at full load vs 370 A at full load), warranty (2 years on the electrics vs 1 years on the electrics) and value ($55.60 per 1,000 lb of pull ($417, 7,500 lb) vs $66.89 per 1,000 lb of pull ($535.12, 8,000 lb)).
- Choose the Mile Marker SEC8 for line speed (10.8 ft/min at full load vs 3.3 ft/min at full load).
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 | Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch | Mile Marker SEC8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $55.60 per 1,000 lb of pull ($417, 7,500 lb) | 50 $66.89 per 1,000 lb of pull ($535.12, 8,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 32 3.3 ft/min at full load | 100 10.8 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 100 265 A at full load | 55 370 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 17 2 years on the electrics | 0 1 years on the electrics |
Specifications
| Champion XL 7500-lb Synthetic Winch | Mile Marker SEC8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 7,500 lb | 8,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 11.1 ft/min | 26 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 3.3 ft/min | 10.8 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 265 A | 370 A |
| Motor | 4.3 hp permanent magnet | 4.9 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 256:1 | 150:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 55 ft synthetic | 100 ft steel |
| Rope diameter | 0.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 41.9 lb | 81 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |