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Rough Country 12000 lb Synthetic Rope Winch PRO12000S

Rated capacity 12,000 lbs @ 5.5 ft/min
Max GVWR 8,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. RS12000S
Weight 64 lbs.
Line 3/8" x 85' Synthetic
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof IP67 (Good)
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Maximum pulling power 12000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled) 		6894 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 6000 - 8000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength 17600 lbs
(Synthetic)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 12000 lbs Strongest
2 9210 lbs
3 8030 lbs
4 6894 lbs Weakest

A winch pulls harder with fewer layers of cable on the drum.

waterproof rating IP67
fairlead Aluminum hawse
bracing Tie bar

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Aluminum hawse fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed NA
slowest line speed 5.5 ft/min pulling 12000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
12000 lbs 5.5 ft/min Full-load, slowest

Winches are slower with more load.

Wired remote? Yes
Handlebar/Dash switch? No
Wireless remote? No
Bluetooth receiver? No
control pack type Solenoid
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 265:1
clutch Sliding Ring Gear
brake Automatic in-the-drum
highest amp draw 360A @ 12000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
12000 lbs 360A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

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Width 21.3"
depth 6.3"
height 8.6"
weight 64 lb
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"

Winches with synthetic line weigh significantly less than those with steel line.

Some winches can have their motor or gearbox rotated (clocked) to fit tight spaces.

foot orientation Foot down
length x depth x height 21.3" x 6.3" x 8.6"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
warranty rating Okay
electrical warranty 1 year
mechanical warranty 2 years