Smittybilt X2O Gen3 12K
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.
Amazon $787.37$787.37
4.0/5
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.
- 12,000 lbRated pull
- 4 ft/minSpeed at full load
- 90 ft syntheticRope
- IP68Sealing
Check price at Amazon$798.99
Price checked November 1, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 12,000 lb of pull for full size trucks at a mid range price
- Synthetic rope keeps the winch about 57 lb, lighter than steel 12,000 lb units
- Wired and wireless remote included
- Limited lifetime mechanical and seven year electrical warranty
Cons
- Slows to 4 ft/min at full load, slower than premium 12,000 lb winches
- Nearly 400 A at rated pull, so a strong battery or dual setup helps
The WARN VR EVO family
Every WARN VR EVO model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Rated pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARN VR EVO 8-S | 8,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $649.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 10 | 10,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $591.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 10-S | 10,000 lb | 4.1/5 | $729.99 |
| WARN VR EVO 12-S (this one) | 12,000 lb | 4.0/5 | $798.99 |
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 | 103255 |
|---|---|
| Pulling | |
| Rated pull | 12,000 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 26.2 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 4 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 396 A |
| Motor | series wound |
| Gear ratio | 234:1 |
| Rope and controls | |
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Sealing | IP68 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 57.1 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
| Released | 2019-09 |
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Superwinch Tiger Shark 11500SR
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