Carbon 12K Winch V3 — 12,000 lb Off-Road Recovery Winch
The Carbon 12K V3 packs 12,000 lb of pulling power into a compact, ~19 kg (42 lb) body. The 2023 Version 3 adds full IP68 waterproofing for water, mud, and dust, and ships as a complete kit — a 6.2 HP series-wound motor, 3-stage planetary gearbox, 24 m of 10 mm synthetic rope, CNC-anodized alloy fairlead, wired and wireless remotes, isolator switch, and mounting hardware.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rated line pull | 12,000 lb (5,450 kg), single-line |
| Motor | 12V DC, 6.2 HP series-wound |
| Gear train | 3-stage planetary, 216:1 ratio |
| Synthetic rope | 24 m × 10 mm (78 ft × 3/8 in) |
| Drum | 64 mm × 224 mm |
| Clutch | Rotating ring-gear, manual pull-and-twist handle |
| Brake | Automatic load-holding, in motor housing |
| Fairlead | Multi-fit CNC billet alloy, black anodized |
| Remotes | Wired (3.7 m lead) + wireless |
| Waterproofing | IP68 (upgraded in Version 3) |
| Weight | 19.0 kg winch / 23.45 kg full kit |
| Dimensions | 552 × 160 × 172 mm (L×W×H) |
| Warranty | Lifetime mechanical; 5-year electrical & water ingress |
| Fitment | Universal — fits most trucks, Jeeps, SUVs & overland rigs (some adaptation may be required) |
How much can the Carbon 12K pull?
It's rated to 12,000 lb (5,450 kg) on a single line from its 6.2 HP 12V series-wound motor.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — Version 3 carries a full IP68 rating, so it's sealed for water, mud, and dust.
What's included in the kit?
A complete kit: the winch with 24 m of 10 mm synthetic rope, wired and wireless remotes, a CNC-anodized alloy fairlead, an isolator switch, and full mounting hardware.
How fast does it winch?
On the first rope layer it runs about 43.3 ft/min with no load and about 4.6 ft/min at full 12,000 lb load. Speed is quickest under light loads and slows as the load increases.
What warranty does it carry?
A lifetime mechanical warranty, plus 5 years on electrical and water-ingress protection.
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