WARN M12000 WINCH

Bruce Smith (HWT)
May 30, 2010

Warn M12000 Heavy-Weight Series Winch


A working heavy-duty pickup needs a strong winch and that’s why we picked the Warn M12000 to ensure our Big Boss Dodge Ram Diesel 4×4 had enough self-recovery power on tap t meet the most demanding situations.


For heavy-duty winching needs, this winch is a champion workhorse. Big torque, power and quick no-load retrieval speed is 30 feet per minute.

Its design is low profile, so it’ll fit where you want. And it’s powered by the 4.6-hp Series Wound motor and our proven three-stage planetary gear train. With 125 ft. of 3/8″ wire rope, the M12000 can solve most any pulling problem.
M12000 SPECS
Rated Line Pull: 12,000 lbs. (5440 kgs) single-line
Intended Use/Application: Vehicle Recovery / For Heavier Trucks and SUVs
Motor: 12v 4.6hp – 24v 2.5hp Series Wound
Duty Cycle Rating:
Remote Control: Remote, 12′ (3.7m) lead
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear Ratio: 261:1
Lubrication: Aeroshell # 17
Clutch (freespooling): Rotating Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Drum Diameter/Length: 3.5″/8.2″ (9cm/21cm)
Weight: 136lbs. (62kgs.)
Wire Rope: 125′, 3/8″diameter (38m, 9.5mm diam)
Fairlead: Roller
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72″ (1.83m)
Finish: Argent Gray Powder Coat
CE Winches: CE products are designed to meet European Standards. CE winches include CE labels, manuals, roller fairlead, safety hook and thimble.


12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS
Line Pull
Lbs.(Kgs.)		 Line Speed
FT./min(M/min.)		 Motor
Current		 Pull by layer
layer/Lbs(Kgs.)
0 30(9.14) 67 amps 1/1200(5443)
2000(910) 14(4.27) 140 amps 2/11120(5044)
4000(1810) 8.62(2.63) 210 amps 3/10340(4690)
6000(2720) 6.92(2.11) 250 amps 4/9770(4432)
8000(3630) 5.80(1.77) 320 amps 5/9250(4196)
10000(4540) 4.39(1.34) 370 amps
12000(5440) 3.86(1.18) 440 amps


24V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS
Line Pull
Lbs.(Kgs.)		 Line Speed
FT./min(M/min.)		 Motor
Current		 Pull by layer
layer/Lbs(Kgs.)
0 31.94(9.57) 24 amps 1/12000(5443)
2000(910) 11.7(3.57) 105 amps 2/11120(5044)
4000(1810) 9.5(2.90) 129 amps 3/10340(4690)
6000(2720) 8.5(2.59) 152 amps 4/9770(4432)
8000(3630) 7.5(2.29) 175 amps 5/9250(4196)
10000(4540) 6.5(1.98) 198 amps
12000(5440) 6.0(1.83) 221 amps
Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum



Winch Dimensions: 24.37″ L. x 8.45″ D. x 11″ H.
(6.19mm L. x 214.63mm D. x 279mm H.)
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10.0″ x 4.5″ (254mm x 114.3mm)


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