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
3.6/5
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.
- 11,500 lbRated pull
- 80 ft syntheticRope
Check price at Amazon$903.82
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Light for its size at about 59 lb with synthetic rope
- Seven year electrical and lifetime mechanical warranty
- Synthetic rope is safer and easier on hands than steel cable
Cons
- Wired remote only; wireless costs extra
- Only 80 ft of rope, short for a winch this size
- No published full load speed, amp draw or IP rating
The Superwinch Tiger Shark family
Every Superwinch Tiger Shark model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Rated pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 | 9,500 lb | 3.7/5 | $583.92 |
| Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR (this one) | 11,500 lb | 3.6/5 | $903.82 |
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 | 1511201 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 11,500 lb |
| Motor | 6 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 80 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 7 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
Bulldog Winch 12K Synthetic
A sealed, well equipped 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch for full-size trucks, for buyers who want a long warranty and both remote types without paying WARN prices.
Bulldog Winch $1,167.57 Northridge4x4 $949.99$949.99
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