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Warn M15-S Winch 97730

Rated capacity 15,000 lbs @ 2.48 ft/min
Max GVWR 10,000 lbs.
Power type Electric 12V
Model No. 97730
Line 3/8" x 80' Premium synthetic
Wireless remote No
Bluetooth receiver No
Waterproof No
Maximum pulling power 15000 lbs
Weakest pull
(line fully spooled)
9840 lbs
For vehicle GVWR 7500 - 10000 lbs
Winch line breaking strength 29700 lbs
(Premium synthetic)
Pulling strength per layer of cable
Layers of line Pulling power
1 15000 lbs Strongest
2 13890 lbs
3 11520 lbs
4 9840 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 Spydura winch line
  • 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 22.2 ft/min pulling 0 lbs
slowest line speed 2.48 ft/min pulling 15000 lbs
Line speed at a given weight
Weight Line speed
0 lbs 22.2 ft/min No-load, fastest
2000 lbs 7.27 ft/min
4000 lbs 5.41 ft/min
6000 lbs 4.43 ft/min
8000 lbs 3.79 ft/min
10000 lbs 3.31 ft/min
12000 lbs 2.93 ft/min
14000 lbs 2.61 ft/min
15000 lbs 2.48 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 315:1
clutch rotating ring gear
brake automatic mechanical cone
highest amp draw 460A @ 15000 lbs
Amp draw pulling a given weight
Weight Amps
0 lbs 67A Least amps, no-load
2000 lbs 135A
4000 lbs 185A
6000 lbs 235A
8000 lbs 285A
10000 lbs 335A
12000 lbs 385A
14000 lbs 435A
15000 lbs 460A Most amps, full-load

More load requires more electricity.

Coming soon!

Width 25.2"
depth 8.45"
height 11"
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
length x depth x height 25.2" x 8.45" x 11"
mounting pattern 4.5" x 10"
fairlead mount distance 10"
warranty rating Best
electrical warranty 7 years
mechanical warranty Lifetime