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Warn M12000-S 12V Winch 97720

Rated capacity 12,000 lbs @ 3.86 ft/min
Max GVWR 8,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 97720
Weight 102 lbs.
Line 3/8" x 100' Premium synthetic
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof No
Maximum pulling power 12000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
9250 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 6000 - 8000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength 29700 lbs
(Premium synthetic)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 12000 lbs Strongest
2 11120 lbs
3 10340 lbs
4 9770 lbs
5 9250 lbs Weakest

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

waterproof rating Not waterproof
fairlead Aluminum hawse
finish argent gray powdercoat
bracing tie rods
made/assembled Assembled in USA

Extras:

  • Premium Warn Spydura Synthetic Winch Rope
  • Warn Epic Winch Hook
  • Warn Polished Aluminum Fairlead

When you purchase this, it comes with:

  • Winch
  • Winch hook
  • Mounting hardware
  • Battery cables
  • Aluminum hawse fairlead
  • Wired remote
fastest line speed 30 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 3.86 ft/min pulling 12000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 30 ft/min No-load, fastest
2000 lbs 14 ft/min
4000 lbs 8.62 ft/min
6000 lbs 6.92 ft/min
8000 lbs 5.8 ft/min
10000 lbs 4.39 ft/min
12000 lbs 3.86 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
Can add Bluetooth receiver? Yes
control pack type Contactor
control pack pins 5
power type Electric
motor voltage 12V
gear ratio 261:1
clutch rotating ring gear
brake automatic mechanical cone
highest amp draw 440A @ 12000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 67A Least amps, no-load
2000 lbs 140A
4000 lbs 210A
6000 lbs 250A
8000 lbs 320A
10000 lbs 370A
12000 lbs 440A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 24.08"
depth 8.44"
height 10.53"
weight 102 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 - 7/16"-14x1.5" bolt
2 - 7/16"-14x1.75" bolt
mounting hardware torque 55 lb-ft
foot orientation Foot forward
motor clockable Yes
gearbox clockable Yes
length x depth x height 24.08" x 8.44" x 10.53"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 7 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime