Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic vs Mile Marker SEC15

Last updated: November 1, 2026

The Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic is the better winch overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic leads on line speed and current draw. The Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic costs $100.08 less ($799 vs $899.08).

Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic vs Mile Marker SEC15

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?

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 weightMile Marker SEC12 SyntheticMile Marker SEC15
Overall rating3.0/52.7/5
Value 30%50 $66.58 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799, 12,000 lb)57 $59.94 per 1,000 lb of pull ($899.08, 15,000 lb)
Line speed 20%62 4.5 ft/min at full load32 3.3 ft/min at full load
Current draw 10%68 370 A at full load45 420 A at full load
Sealing 15%50 no IP rating published (neutral score used)50 no IP rating published (neutral score used)
Warranty 25%0 1 years on the electrics0 1 years on the electrics

Specifications

Mile Marker SEC12 SyntheticMile Marker SEC15
Pulling
Rated pull12,000 lb15,000 lb
Line speed, no load23 ft/min15.8 ft/min
Line speed, full load4.5 ft/min3.3 ft/min
Current, full load370 A420 A
Motor4.9 hp series wound6.8 hp series wound
Gear ratio294:1294:1
Rope and controls
Rope92 ft synthetic79 ft steel
Rope diameter0.4 in0.4 in
Wireless remoteNoNo
Build
Weight67 lb85 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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