WARN VR EVO 12-S
A budget friendly 12,000 lb WARN for full size pickups and heavy SUVs. It trades some speed under load for a much lower price than the Zeon XD.
Amazon $798.99$798.99
4.0/5
A strong, quick 12,000 lb winch for full size trucks and heavy overland rigs that costs far less than the big names. It suits owners who want speed under load and can live with the weight.
- 12,000 lbRated pull
- 5.9 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 98.5 ft syntheticRope
- IP68Sealing
Check price at Amazon$787.37
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Keeps pulling at nearly 6 ft/min at the full 12,000 lb rating
- Wireless remote included
- IP68 sealing for deep water and mud
- Costs much less than premium 12,000 lb winches
Cons
- At 76 lb it is heavy for a synthetic rope winch
- Pulls 400 A at full load, so a weak battery will sag quickly
- Five year electrical warranty trails the seven years some rivals give
The Smittybilt X2O Gen3 family
Every Smittybilt X2O Gen3 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Rated pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smittybilt X2O Gen3 10K | 10,000 lb | 4.0/5 | $634.98 |
| Smittybilt X2O Gen3 12K (this one) | 12,000 lb | 4.0/5 | $787.37 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 98812 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 12,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 36.4 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.9 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 400 A |
| Motor | 7 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 216:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 98.5 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Sealing | IP68 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 76 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
Alternatives in this size
Smittybilt XRC Gen3 12K Comp
A low cost 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full size trucks that still moves quickly under load. Buy it when the Amazon price is well under list.
Amazon $626.45$626.45
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
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