Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500
A budget steel cable winch for Jeeps and midsize trucks with an unusually long electrical warranty. Buyers who want sealing ratings and published load speeds should look elsewhere.
Amazon $583.92$583.92
The Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 rates 3.7 among jeep & midsize winchs; the Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR rates 3.6 among full-size truck ones. The Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 costs $319.90 less ($583.92 vs $903.82).
Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR
A light synthetic rope winch for heavier midsize and full size trucks with a long electrical warranty. It costs more than rivals that publish fuller specs.
Amazon $903.82$903.82
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 | Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 | Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $61.47 per 1,000 lb of pull ($583.92, 9,500 lb) | 40 $78.59 per 1,000 lb of pull ($903.82, 11,500 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 50 line speed under load not published (neutral score used) | 50 line speed under load not published (neutral score used) |
| Current draw 10% | 50 current draw under load not published (neutral score used) | 50 current draw under load not published (neutral score used) |
| Sealing 15% | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) | 50 no IP rating published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts |
Specifications
| Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 | Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 9,500 lb | 11,500 lb |
| Motor | 5.2 hp series wound | 6 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 | 218:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 95 ft steel | 80 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 90 lb | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |