Every rider gets stuck. The only question is whether you have the gear to get unstuck yourself, or whether you are waiting on someone else to come find you. A good winch is the piece of equipment that turns a long walk back to camp into a ten-minute recovery.
The Black Ops 12,000 lb. UTV and ATV Synthetic Rope Winch comes from Black Ops, one of SuperATV’s brands, and is available at Wild Boar ATV Parts. It is rated for 12,000 lb. of line pull.
Everything in the box
This winch comes ready to mount and use:
- 12,000 lb. winch
- 3/8-inch x 46-foot synthetic rope
- Wireless remote
- Wired switch
- Aluminum hawse fairlead
- Hook kit
- All necessary hardware
Having both a wireless remote and a wired switch means you can operate it from a safe distance, with a backup if the remote battery dies.
Under the hood
Black Ops lists a 12V, 6.0 HP permanent magnet DC motor and a 230:1 gear ratio, with a 150:1 ratio for high-speed operation. A quick line-retract mode helps when spooling the rope back in after a pull. The winch also has waterproof seals and a waterproof solenoid, which matters on a machine that spends its life in creeks and mud holes. The wiring is 14 feet long.
Rated line pull is measured on the first wrap of rope, so you get the most pulling power with less rope on the drum. Many riders spool out extra rope on hard pulls for that reason.
Why synthetic rope
Synthetic rope is lighter than steel cable and easier to handle, and it does not develop the sharp broken strands that cable does. Many riders also prefer it because it stores less energy than steel cable if it fails under load. Pair it with the included aluminum hawse fairlead, which is the right type of fairlead for synthetic rope.
Keep the rope clean and inspect it for cuts or fraying after muddy recoveries, and always use a winch line damper during a pull.
Mounting and fitment
Check that your bumper or winch mount matches the bolt mounting pattern of 4.5 x 6.5 inches and the fairlead mounting pattern of 7.95 inches (202 mm). A 12,000 lb. winch is a big unit, so it is usually aimed at larger UTVs and heavy builds. Make sure your electrical system is up to the job. If you have questions about mounting it on your machine, call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350.
