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Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 17500 Waterproof Winch 97517

Rated capacity 17,500 lbs @ 2.95 ft/min
Max GVWR 11,667 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 97517
Weight 150 lbs.
Line 1/2" x 98.5' Steel
Wireless remote Yes
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof IP68 (Best)
4WP
Maximum pulling power 17500 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
11524 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 8750 - 11667 lbs
Winch line breaking strength
(synthetic is 33% stronger)
23000 lbs
(Steel)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 17500 lbs Strongest
2 15225 lbs
3 13246 lbs
4 11524 lbs Weakest

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

waterproof rating IP68
fairlead Steel roller
finish UV resistant textured matte black
bracing aluminum tie bar
made/assembled Made in China

Extras:

  • 2 solenoid pack mounting positions
  • Magnetic wired/wireless remote sticks on any steel surface

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Wired remote
  • Wireless remote
fastest line speed 23.62 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 2.95 ft/min pulling 17500 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 23.62 ft/min No-load, fastest
6000 lbs 9.18 ft/min
10000 lbs 5.9 ft/min
12000 lbs 4.92 ft/min
14000 lbs 4.26 ft/min
17500 lbs 2.95 ft/min Full-load, slowest

Winches are slower with more load.

Wired remote? Yes
Wired remote lead length 12'
Handlebar/Dash switch? No
Wireless remote? Yes
wireless remote distance 160'
Bluetooth receiver? No
control pack type Solenoid
control pack pins 5
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 430:1
clutch sliding ring gear
brake automatic in-drum
highest amp draw 450A @ 17500 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 71A Least amps, no-load
6000 lbs 200A
10000 lbs 300A
12000 lbs 350A
14000 lbs 395A
17500 lbs 450A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

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Width 22.3"
depth 7.5"
height 10.7"
weight 150 lb
fairlead mount distance 10"
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.

mounting hardware 4 - 3/8"-16 x 1.25" w/square nuts
mounting hardware torque 23 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot down or foot forward
motor clockable Yes
gearbox clockable Yes
length x depth x height 22.3" x 7.5" x 10.7"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Better
electrical warranty 3 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime