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Smittybilt Gen3 XRC 12K Winch 97612

Rated capacity 12,000 lbs @ 5.2 ft/min
Max GVWR 8,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 97612
Weight 94 lbs.
Line 3/8" x 94' Steel
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof IP67 (Good)
4WP
Maximum pulling power 12000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
8800 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 6000 - 8000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength
(synthetic is 22% stronger)
14400 lbs
(Steel)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 12000 lbs Strongest
2 10270 lbs
3 9200 lbs
4 8800 lbs Weakest

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

waterproof rating IP67
fairlead Steel roller
bracing aluminum tie bar
made/assembled Made in China

Extras:

  • Flashlight on winch controller for night pulls
  • Magnetic remote sticks on any steel surface
  • Load indicator
  • 12 volt accessory power post
  • Aluminum tie bar light
  • Control box daytime running light
  • Forged gearing (instead of stamped)
  • Paintable body armor
  • 2 solenoid pack mounting positions

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Steel roller fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed 25 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 5.2 ft/min pulling 12000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 25 ft/min No-load, fastest
3000 lbs 14.7 ft/min
6000 lbs 12.8 ft/min
9000 lbs 8 ft/min
12000 lbs 5.2 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? No
Can add a wireless remote? Yes
Bluetooth receiver? No
control pack type Contactor
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 173:1
clutch Sliding Ring Gear
brake Automatic In-The-Drum
highest amp draw 375A @ 12000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 90A Least amps, no-load
3000 lbs 160A
6000 lbs 230A
9000 lbs 300A
12000 lbs 375A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 21.7"
depth 6.7"
height 8.3"
weight 94 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 - M10x32mm bolts
mounting hardware torque 37 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot down or foot forward
length x depth x height 21.7" x 6.7" x 8.3"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 5 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime