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
The Mile Marker SEC8 rates 3.2 among jeep & midsize winchs; the Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic rates 3.0 among full-size truck ones. The Mile Marker SEC8 costs $263.88 less ($535.12 vs $799).
Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic
A capable 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full-size trucks, best for owners who want low current draw and do not need a long warranty.
Amazon $892.78 Mile Marker $799$799
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (jeep & midsize and full-size truck), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Mile Marker SEC8 | Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $66.89 per 1,000 lb of pull ($535.12, 8,000 lb) | 50 $66.58 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799, 12,000 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 100 10.8 ft/min at full load | 62 4.5 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 55 370 A at full load | 68 370 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 electrics | 0 1 years on the electrics |
Specifications
| Mile Marker SEC8 | Mile Marker SEC12 Synthetic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 8,000 lb | 12,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 26 ft/min | 23 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 10.8 ft/min | 4.5 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 370 A | 370 A |
| Motor | 4.9 hp series wound | 4.9 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 150:1 | 294:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 100 ft steel | 92 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 81 lb | 67 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |