Smittybilt's X20-12 is the budget alternative to a WARN at the 12,000-lb tier, with a 6.6-horsepower motor, 265:1 planetary gear set, and 98.5 feet of 3/8-inch braided steel cable. IP68 rated, 4-way steel roller fairlead, 12-foot wired remote. The Gen3 variant of this winch (synthetic rope, wireless control, 7HP motor) sells direct from Smittybilt; the older steel-cable version on Amazon is the cheaper pick for occasional use.
Smittybilt
X20-12 12,000 lb Winch (Steel Cable)
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At a glance6 specs
rope
3/8 in × 98.5 ft braided steel
motor
12V DC, 6.6 hp series wound
rating
IP68
control
12 ft wired remote
fairlead
4-way steel roller
gear ratio
265:1
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Description
Last reviewed May 16, 2026
Full specifications
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| rope | 3/8 in × 98.5 ft braided steel |
|---|---|
| motor | 12V DC, 6.6 hp series wound |
| rating | IP68 |
| control | 12 ft wired remote |
| fairlead | 4-way steel roller |
| gear ratio | 265:1 |
| pull capacity | 12000 lbs |
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