Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV
#1 in ATV & UTVFull review
A strong, fast UTV winch with a wireless remote for not much money. The short warranty is the price you pay.
Amazon $265.80$265.80
The Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV is the better winch overall, rated 3.5 to 2.7. The Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV leads on value and line speed. The Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV costs $213.20 less ($265.80 vs $479).
KFI Assault AS-50x 5000
#12 in ATV & UTVFull review
A compact 5,000 lb synthetic rope winch for heavy UTVs, best for owners who value KFI’s mechanical lifetime warranty and dealer support.
KFI $479$479
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 5K ATV/UTV for value ($53.16 per 1,000 lb of pull ($265.80, 5,000 lb) vs $95.80 per 1,000 lb of pull ($479, 5,000 lb)) and line speed (5.9 ft/min at full load vs 3 ft/min at full load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ATV & UTV winch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV | KFI Assault AS-50x 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $53.16 per 1,000 lb of pull ($265.80, 5,000 lb) | 45 $95.80 per 1,000 lb of pull ($479, 5,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 100 5.9 ft/min at full load | 43 3 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 0 278 A at full load | 8 240 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 17 2 years on the electrics | 17 2 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts |
Specifications
| Smittybilt X2O 5K ATV/UTV | KFI Assault AS-50x 5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 24.1 ft/min | 12.5 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.9 ft/min | 3 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 278 A | 240 A |
| Motor | permanent magnet | 1.2 hp permanent magnet |
| Gear ratio | 166:1 | 180:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 40 ft steel | 38 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 28 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |