WARN VR EVO 10
A sealed 10,000 lb winch with tough steel cable for Jeeps and midsize trucks. Pick it over the 10-S if you want lower cost and abrasion resistance more than a lighter front end.
Amazon $591.99$591.99
The WARN VR EVO 10 is the better winch overall, rated 4.3 to 3.7. The WARN VR EVO 10 leads on warranty, value and sealing. The Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp wins on line speed. The WARN VR EVO 10 costs $208 less ($591.99 vs $799.99).
Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp
A fast, proven Jeep winch with synthetic rope and a useful load warning on the remote. It makes the most sense when you can find it discounted.
Smittybilt $799.99$799.99
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 10 for warranty (7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts vs 5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts), value ($59.20 per 1,000 lb of pull ($591.99, 10,000 lb) vs $84.21 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799.99, 9,500 lb)) and sealing (IP68 sealing vs IP67 sealing).
- Choose the Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp for line speed (7.5 ft/min at full load vs 5.2 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 | WARN VR EVO 10 | Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 58 $59.20 per 1,000 lb of pull ($591.99, 10,000 lb) | 36 $84.21 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799.99, 9,500 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 80 5.2 ft/min at full load | 100 7.5 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 61 358 A at full load | 48 385 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 70 IP67 sealing |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 67 5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts |
Specifications
| WARN VR EVO 10 | Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 10,000 lb | 9,500 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 27.1 ft/min | 27.3 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.2 ft/min | 7.5 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 358 A | 385 A |
| Motor | series wound | 7 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 | 173:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 90 ft steel | 94 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | IP67 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 83.7 lb | 66 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 5 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
| Released | 2019-09 | - |