Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Specs
| Rated capacity | 12000 lbs. @ 4.5 ft/min |
| Max GVWR | 8000 lbs. |
| Power | 12V Electric |
| Model number | 95960 |
| Weight | 80 lb |
| Line | 80' 3/8" Premium synthetic |
| Size | 24.25" X 7.15" X 10.52" |
| Attributes | Electric IP68 Wireless Premium Synthetic |
| Price | @4 Wheel Parts @Amazon |
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2019
Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 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 Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Pulling Power per Cable Layer
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| Cable Layers | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12000 lbs. |
| 2 | 9894 lbs. |
| 3 | 8117 lbs. |
| 4 | 7324 lbs. |
Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Winch Lines ↑TOP
In the next chart, we look at when different winch line configurations will break when you use the Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960.
Stock winch line: 80' 3/8" diameter Premium synthetic
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 Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Power ↑TOP
| Power Type | Electric |
| Motor Voltage | 12V |
| Gear Ratio | 162:1 |
| Gear system | 3 Stage Planetary |
| Clutch | Rotating Ring Gear |
| Brake | Automatic Direct Drive Cone |
| Fastest linespeed | 32.9 ft/min pulling 0 lbs. |
| Slowest linespeed | 4.5 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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| Load | Linespeed | Amp draw |
|---|---|---|
| 0 lbs. | 32.9 feet/minute | 57 A |
| 2000 lbs. | 15.1 feet/minute | 132 A |
| 4000 lbs. | 9.9 feet/minute | 200 A |
| 6000 lbs. | 8.9 feet/minute | 261 A |
| 8000 lbs. | 7.8 feet/minute | 321 A |
| 10000 lbs. | 5.4 feet/minute | 381 A |
| 12000 lbs. | 4.5 feet/minute | 446 A |
Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Control ↑TOP
Remote
| Wired remote? | ✘ |
| 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 | Contactor |
| Control pack pin count | None |
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 Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Dimensions ↑TOP
Winch
| Length | 24.25" |
| Depth | 7.15" |
| Height | 10.52" |
| Weight | 80 lb |
Read more about how winch line and fairleads affect the weight of your winch.
Fairlead
| Fairlead type | Aluminum hawse |
| 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 Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Details ↑TOP
Features
| Waterproof rating | IP68 |
| Finish | Black Powdercoat |
| Bracing | Tie Plate |
| Assembled in | USA |
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- Full metal armored contactor pack and gear/motor housing
- Advanced Wireless Remote controls winch-in, winch-out, and freespooling
- Remote controls winch and up to 2 accessories you attach to the winch
- Wireless clutch (no manual clutch lever means you don't need to touch your winch)
- High speed motor exclusive to Zeon Platinum
- Spydura Pro synthetic winch rope
- Temperature and battery voltage monitoring
In the Box
- ✔ Winch
- ✔ Winch hook
- ✔ Mounting hardware
- ✔ Battery cables
- ✔ Aluminum hawse fairlead
- ✔ Wireless remote
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty for Mechanical Components, Limited Seven year warranty for Electrical Components
Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 Installation ↑TOP
Hardware
| Mounting hardware | 4 - M10-1.5 x 35mm long bolts, 4 - M10 nuts |
| Mounting hardware torque | 35 lb-ft |
