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Warn 16.5ti-S Winch 97740

Rated capacity 16,500 lbs @ 3.24 ft/min
Max GVWR 11,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 97740
Line 3/8" x 80' Premium synthetic
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof No
Maximum pulling power 16500 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
10824 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 8250 - 11000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength 29700 lbs
(Premium synthetic)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 16500 lbs Strongest
2 15279 lbs
3 12672 lbs
4 10824 lbs Weakest

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

waterproof rating Not waterproof
fairlead Aluminum hawse
finish Gray Powdercoat
bracing Steel Tie Rod

Extras:

  • Aluminum control box cover for added protection of electronics
  • Remote control with thermometric LED indicator for operator feedback
  • Premium Spydura Pro winch rope
  • 18,000 lb EPIC winch hook

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Aluminum hawse fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed 23.6 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 3.24 ft/min pulling 16500 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 23.6 ft/min No-load, fastest
2000 lbs 12.07 ft/min
4000 lbs 9.22 ft/min
6000 lbs 7.37 ft/min
8000 lbs 6.08 ft/min
10000 lbs 5.12 ft/min
12000 lbs 4.4 ft/min
14000 lbs 3.86 ft/min
16000 lbs 3.38 ft/min
16500 lbs 3.24 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 Solenoid
control pack pins 5
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 315:1
brake Direct Drive Cone
highest amp draw 507A @ 16500 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 68A Least amps, no-load
2000 lbs 138A
4000 lbs 189A
6000 lbs 240A
8000 lbs 291A
10000 lbs 342A
12000 lbs 393A
14000 lbs 444A
16000 lbs 494A
16500 lbs 507A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 24.2"
depth 8.5"
height 9.7"
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 6 - 7/16"-14 bolts
mounting hardware torque 55 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot forward
length x depth x height 24.2" x 8.5" x 9.7"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 7 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime