Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Specs

Rated capacity 12000 lbs. @ 3.6 ft/min
Max GVWR 8000 lbs.
Power 12V Electric
Model number 86260
Weight 89 lb
Line 94' 3/8" Steel
Size 21.8" X 6.3" X 6.97"
Attributes Electric Not Waterproof Wired Steel
Status Discontinued and unavailable
Deals

Last updated: Aug 27, 2019

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Max Weight Capacity ↑TOP

Maximum Vehicle Weight

You need a winch with a capacity of at least: 6750 Pounds

With your GVWR of 4500 pounds this winch is strong enough for your vehicle. This winch's capacity is times your GVWR.

Manufacturers recommend a winch capacity 1.5-2 times your GVWR.

Winch Pulling Power vs. Cable Layers

In our chart, you can see that this winch, like all winches, is more powerful with fewer wraps of cable on the drum.

If you need more pulling power, use a winch anchor that's further away or use a snatch block.

More spooled out winch line = More pulling power!

Safety issue! The first layer should always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum when the winch is under load.

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Pulling Power per Cable Layer

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Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Pulling Power per Cable Layer
Cable Layers Pounds
1 12000 lbs.
2 11120 lbs.
3 10340 lbs.
4 9770 lbs.
5 9250 lbs.

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Winch Lines ↑TOP

In the next chart, we look at when different winch line configurations will break when you use the Warn VR12000 Winch 86260.

Stock winch line: 94' 3/8" diameter Steel

Winch lines break because they get overloaded.

Synthetic winch lines have higher breaking strengths than steel for a given diameter.

Some wheelers switch their winch line - some go up a size in synthetic (i.e. 5/16" to 3/8") to get more strength. Others will go down a size (i.e. 3/8" to 5/16") to get extra length while choosing a synthetic winch rope that has at least as much strength as the factory steel cable.

Tips

  • If you're really stuck, help your winch motor and winch line by either digging/moving dirt or repositioning your rig with a Hi-Lift Jack.
  • A double winch line using a snatch block is much safer (though slower) than a single winch line.
  • Use a winch line damper.

Winch Line Breaking Strength vs. Your GVWR

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Power ↑TOP

Power Type Electric
Motor Voltage 12V
Gear Ratio 216:1
Gear system 3 Stage Planetary
Clutch Sliding Ring Gear
Brake Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Fastest linespeed 28.4 ft/min pulling 0 lbs.
Slowest linespeed 3.6 ft/min pulling 12000 lbs.

We recommend electric winches for most fourwheelers.

Electric winches will work without the engine running, which may be necessary in certain situations like a rollover or with a water-flooded engine.

Winch Load vs. Motor Amperage and Line Speed

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Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Line Speed and Amp Draw Under Load
Load Linespeed Amp draw
0 lbs. 28.4 feet/minute 65 A
2000 lbs. 12.6 feet/minute 144 A
4000 lbs. 9.5 feet/minute 215 A
6000 lbs. 7.5 feet/minute 281 A
8000 lbs. 5.8 feet/minute 349 A
10000 lbs. 4.4 feet/minute 415 A
12000 lbs. 3.6 feet/minute 457 A

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Control ↑TOP

Remote

Wired remote?
Wired remote lead length 12'
Wireless remote?
Can add wireless remote?

Winches come with a wired remote, a wireless remote, or both.

Wireless remotes work at a further distance than wired remotes, and have no cables that get snagged. You do need to make sure that the batteries have a charge.

Control Pack

Control pack type Solenoid
Control pack pin count 5

Your winch remote actually controls a control pack that uses either solenoids or contactors.

Solenoids are older technology, so you find them on older and budget winches.

Contactor packs are newer technology and are found on newer winches.

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Dimensions ↑TOP

Winch

Length 21.8"
Depth 6.3"
Height 6.97"
Weight 89 lb

Read more about how winch line and fairleads affect the weight of your winch.

Fairlead

Fairlead type Steel roller
Fairlead mount distance 10"

You can use an aluminum hawse fairlead ONLY with synthetic winch rope. Steel winch cable will destroy an aluminum hawse.

You can use a steel roller fairlead with steel winch cable or synthetic winch rope.

However, note that every winch rope manufacturer DOES recommend that you switch to an aluminum hawse. This is likely because used steel roller fairleads often have gouges and burrs that can damage a synthetic winch rope.

Mounting

Mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
Foot orientation Foot down or foot forward
Motor clockable?
Gearbox clockable?

Read more about foot-forward vs. foot-down winch mounting.

Read more about winch clocking.

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Details ↑TOP

Features

Finish Black Powdercoat
Bracing Tie Rods
Made in China

In the Box

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Wired remote
  • WInch hook strap

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Installation ↑TOP

Hardware

Mounting hardware 4 - 3/8"-16 x 1.25" long bolts, 4 - 3/8"-16 nuts
Mounting hardware torque 35 lb-ft

Electrical

Warn VR12000 Winch 86260 Manual and Parts List ↑TOP