About Superwinch

The Superwinch story starts back in 1968 in the northeast hills of Connecticut with the manufacture of a complete line of winches for the pleasure boating market. The marine line included the small electric winches the haulamatic which loaded boats up to 8,000lbs and a powered capstan called the windlass.

The company philosophy was to offer the end-user the most reliable, highest performing winching products all designed via problem solving innovation and from an organization dedicated to customer service. This is still just as true today as it was back in 1968.

In 1985 Superwinch purchased FW Winches Limited based in Tavistock in Devon (formerly Fairey winches), providing additional winch manufacturing capabilities including an overdrive transfer gearbox for the Toyota Land Cruiser and a capstan winch for the Land Rover 110. Over 3 million winches later, today global Superwinch team is as dedicated as ever to building on that philosophy with the introduction of the Tiger shark, entry level LT/LP series, the Terra ATV/UTV series and now the game changing Talon series.

Superwinch's global manufacturing facilities have grown to design and produce a broad range of winches from electric 12, 24 and 115 volt planetary gear, right angle gear and worm and gear units, to hefty hydraulic workhorses. The 1,000 to 50,000 lbs capacity winches can be found in diverse industries and applications around the world. These products share Superwinch™'s common traits of first class design, quality, value and solid construction for safe, simple and reliable operation.

No resting on laurels at Superwinch. The "Get Serious" campaign means just that; we are serious about continuous improvements, innovative design and timely market response to keep Superwinch, our OE and distribution partners and the winch end user on top. We provide the greatest value proposition in the global winch industry; innovation, function, quality, price and service. That is the Superwinch tradition.

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Talon Performance Series

The all new Talon Performance Series is a game changer and has the potential to alter the outcome of the global winch industry, AKA, The Winch of Prey, designed and engineered by Superwinch.

• This is the industry's best truly sealed vehicle recovery winch assembly. All seals on the entire winch from the outermost end of the high performance motor, to the 2-stage planetary and 2 stage spur gearbox, to our ground breaking solenoid, meet the IP67 standard.
• Sealed 5.2 HP and 6.0 HP motors deliver a quick but safe 62 FPM line speed at a low 75 Amp draw. Heat sink styled motor cap maintains low temperatures under the heaviest loads.
• Innovative "Dual-Stop" 100% load-holding brake design provides zero drag on cable in. Located inside the gearbox away from the drum to eliminate heat transfer to the synthetic rope.
• Special steel drum constructed with high tensile strength material to resist the unique loading characteristic of the optional 3/8" x 80" Snthetic rope rated at 17,600 lbs ensures a safe pull.
• Laser etched aerodynamically-shaped extruded aluminum tie bars reduce weight. Three (3) tie bar construction adds strength and structural rigidity between drum supports.
• Chrome plated aluminum ergonomic free spool knob lifts and turns effortlessly. Easily rotates in 45° increments for custom applications and "in bumper" applications.
• Ergonomically shaped, hand-held remote with brilliant LED light assists in night-time winching.
• Coiled cord extends to 15, retracts to 4, and includes strap to contain unit for storage. Connects to winch with military style twist-lock plug, sealed to keep the elements out.
• VS4 Solenoid (Vented, Submersible, and Stabilized with Sealed Socket) is simply the best winch solenoid in the world. Located inside a modern styled rugged enclosure
• Solenoid meets IP67 standard, which ensures to keep out water, mud, snow, and dust. Venting feature allows the contacts to resist water and release contact damaging internal condensation.
• Tri-bar bracket includes steel lined rubber insulated mounts to stabilize solenoid, reduce vibration and fatigue. Automotive-style sealed plug ensures a corrosion free connection.
• Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty which includes an industry-first 3-year warranty on all electrical components, the absolute BEST in the INDUSTRY!

Talon Heavy Series

Speed and power make our tough Talon Series winches ideal for recovery and super-duty applications. Available in 14,000 lbs and 18,000 lbs with either steel or synthetic ropes. These 2-stage planetary gear winches are packed with essential and extra practical features for efficient, reliable, and safe winching operations under the heaviest loads.

• Speed and power make our tough Talon Series winches ideal for recovery and super-duty applications. Available in 14,000 lbs and 18,000 lbs with either steel or synthetic ropes. These 2-stage planetary gear winches are packed with essential and extra practical features for efficient, reliable, and safe winching operations under the heaviest loads.

• All seals on the entire winch from the outermost end of the high performance motor to the edge of the 2-stage planetary and 2 stage spur gearbox all meet the IP67 standard.
• Fastest line speed in its class; sealed 5.2 HP and 6.0 HP motors deliver a quick 25 FPM line speed at a low 75 Amp draw.
• Four-planet planetary gear sets for added strength and durability. Robust ball and roller bearing construction.
Steel drum supports for ultimate strength; can be mounted foot down or foot forward, versatility provides multiple industrial mounting options.
• Innovative Dual-Stop 100% load holding brake design provides zero drag on cable in. Located inside the gearbox away from the drum to eliminate heat transfer to synthetic rope.
• Covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty which includes an industry first 3-year warranty on all electrical components, the absolute BEST in the INDUSTRY!
• Chrome plated aluminum ergonomically free spool knob lifts and turns effortlessly. Easily rotates in 45° increments for commercial and industrial applications.
• Ergonomically shaped hand-held sealed remote with brilliant LED light assists in late night job site or road side winching.
• Coiled cord extends to 15 and retracts to 4 . Includes strap to contain unit for storage. Connects to winch with military style twist lock plug, sealed to keep elements out.
• 1VS4 Solenoid (Vented, Submersible, and Stabilized Solenoid with Sealed Socket) is the best winch solenoid in the world. Venting feature allows solenoid to resist water and releases contact damaging internal condensation. Tri-bar bracket includes steel-lined rubber insulated mounts to stabilize solenoid, reduces vibration and fatigue.

Rock 98 Winch

The Rock 98 rock crawling winch is a lightweight, very low profile and narrow winch that fits in between the frame of Rock Crawling and Challenge vehicles, with an industry-leading rating of 9,800lbs and multiple mounting options.

Designed with the brake outside the drum to reduce rope melting heat build up, the Rock 98 comes with 50 feet of synthetic rope, heavy-duty blue anodized aluminium hawse fairlead, a large ‘Gunnebo’ latched hook, and Superwinch’s exclusive S3 Sealed Submersible Solenoid with 3-year Warranty (the best in the industry).

The winch will be delivered with the solenoid control box installed to the left facing over the motor (Off-Set Configuration), the customer has the option to relocate the control box in a location to suit the application and winch mounting position on the vehicle.

• 9,800 lbs of pulling power in a small, lightweight package!
• Weighs 28 lbs less with Dyneema™ synthetic rope
• 4” narrower for smaller modified competition vehicles
• Free-spool knob rotates in 45° increments for custom applications
• Industrial grade, oversized, safety yellow latched hook
• Three solenoid box installation options
• Offset (solenoid over motor, as shipped)
• Centerline (solenoid over drum, kit included)
• Competition (solenoid remotely mounted, kit included)

Tiger Shark Series

The Entry Level waters are dark, full of bottom feeders and are soon to be consumed by a winch series destined to raise the bar for the winch marketplace!Superwinch is redefining the entry level winch market with the new Tiger Shark Series with Standard Issue features and benefits designed specifically for the enthusiast-level consumer.Created from everything we have learned over the past 40+ years, the Tiger Shark brings unmatched functionality, quality and value.Here is what separates the Tiger Shark Series apart from the pretenders:

• 9,500 lbs to 17,500 lbs of Rated Line Pull Five winches to bite almost any application
• Weather Sealed 5.2 HP to 6.5 HP Motors Reduces damage from rain, snow and blowing dust
• Heavy-Duty 3-Stage and 4-Stage Gearboxes Handles stress and torque on demand
• Heavy-Duty Drum Supports Load tested all the way to stall
• Weather Sealed Solenoids Reduces damage from rain, snow and blowing dust
• Severe-Duty Textured Finish Resists harsh outdoor and off-road abuse
• Heavy-Duty Rubber Hand-held Remote Field proven design provides effortless switching
• Stainless Steel Tie Bars and Hardware Great appearance & resists damage from rain and snow
• Heavy-Duty Fairlead with Stainless Steel Rollers Brushed finish endures weather and wire rope abuse
• Ergonomically Shaped Freespool Control Easy to grip and effortless to operate

Tiger Shark Large Series

Tiger Shark Large Chassis available in 13,500 lbs, 15,500 lbs and 17,500 lbs Rigorously designed, these winches are fully capable machines. Get the peace of mind that only a winch designed, engineered and tested at Superwinch s laboratory can provide! Check out these Standard Issue features:

• Engineered and load tested all the way to stall – it s the only way to know what a winch is fully capable of
• Ultra-tough 4-stage planetary gear box handles stress and torque on demand.
• Severe-Duty textured finish resists harsh outdoor and off-road abuse.
• 3 stainless steel tie bars to control torsion, remountable for front or foot forward operation (Superwinch exclusive).
• Heavy-duty 4-way fairlead with stainless steel rollers endure weather and wire rope abuse.
• "Lift and Pull" ergo freespool lever stops trail debris from activating your winch during vigorous off-roadmaneuvers.

HUSKY Series

High Performance Series - Extreme Duty Gear Winches

Designed and engineered in England for indestructibility, the Husky Series from Superwinch contains a virtually indestructible worm and spur gear system. Synthetic ripe friendly (worm gear drive will not degrade the synthetic rope). Back-drive resistance, load-holding brake system. Remote mountable solenoid housing. S3 sealed, submersible Solenoid with a 3-year warranty. Industrial grade 4.2 hp series wound motor. The Husky 8 and 10 are also available in 24V DC version.Robust construction, engineered to meet J706 standards

• Proven spur gear reduction, driving a case hardened wormshaft and steel centred aluminium bronze final drive wormwheel giving optimum reliability
• The irreversible action of the worm & wormwheel provides for substantial braking action
• Rugged, high power unit of proven reliability, available in either 12 or 24 volts
• Manual released for rapid rope pay-out in addition to power in/power out
• Heavy duty fabricated steel, mounted on maintenance-free plain bearings
• Solenoid operated, boxed pair with 3.5m remote handset
• All winches are load tested before shipping

Hydraulic Series

For tough winching applications, no product performs better than Superwinch hydraulic winches.

• The Superwinch line of hydraulic winches provides you with a continuous duty solution to your winching requirements.
• Designed with the toughest commercial/industrial applications in mind.
• Available in a full range of planetary and worm gear drives with capacities from 8,000 to 30,000 pounds.
• Many of our hydraulic winches are rated in accordance to SAE J 706 standards and are CE certified.
• Engineered to ensure total reliability.
• Most models are available with manual or pneumatic free spool, load holding brakes, and LCV to give you precise control of your load.

LP Series

The LP8500 / LP10000 entry level winch provides reliable, powerful performance for off-road and utility operation while introducing owners to the renowned advantage of the Superwinch brand. When you re shopping value, Superwinch lets you have quality at a great price.

Standard Features:

• Powers Load In and Out
• Updated Weather Resistant Motor
• Updated Weather Resistant Soleniod
• Circuit Breaker Protected
• Automatic Load Holding, Mechanical Braking
• Planetary Gear-Train- Gear Ratio 235:1
• Lever Shift Freespooling Clutch
• Heavy Duty Latched Hook with Rope Thimble
• Heavy Duty Powder Coated Hawse Fairlead
• 12' Rubber Handheld Remote

Terra Series

Designed with the toughest terrains in mind, this line of 2,500, 3,500 and 4,500 lbs rated line pull ATV and Side-by-Side winches feature a rugged all metal 3-stage planetary gear train constructed with over sized gears with unique bearing surfaces lubricated with synthetic grease providing longer life, more torque and strong enough to get users out of virtually anything they get into. Even the severe-duty textured finish resists harsh off-road abuse.

All three winches come standard with a steel drum specifically designed to withstand the rigour of synthetic rope (a Superwinch Exclusive) and are available with either galvanized wire rope with a 4-way roller fairlead or Blue AmSteel Dyneema SK-75 synthetic rope (yellow in color and rated at 7,700 lbs the competition s synthetic rope is only rated at 4,000 lbs at best) and attached to a heavy-duty clevis pinned latched hook. The synthetic rope models include a blue anodized aluminium hawse engraved with the Superwinch logo.

The heavy duty permanent magnet motor includes larger diameter wire within the winding (nearly twice as thick as the competition) and sealed bearings at both ends of the motor (the competition only uses one bearing and a cheap bushing on the opposite end). The highest horsepower/torque and lowest amperage draw in the industry, pulls more weight longer and faster in deep mud and water, and puts the least amount of drain on the battery.

This is the industry's first truly sealed ATV winch assembly. All seals on the entire winch from the outermost end of the motor to the ergonomic free spool control knob all meets the IP67 rating. Even the handlebar mounted rocker switch, the 10" hand-held remote and the solenoid are sealed and meet this same tough standard which ensures to keep out water, mud, snow and dust.

WINCH-IN-A-BAG Series

Winch-In-A-Bag - a convenient self recovery winch kit with everything you need to keep going. Whether rescuing yourself or others from danger, unloading or loading your boat, off-road with your 4-wheel drive vehicle, ATV or snowmobile or on the job site pulling a load closer to your truck, this winch is handy and ready.

Features

• 12V DC motor powers load In and Out
• Wire rope 5/32" (3.9mm) x 49" (15m)
• Pull and turn free spooling clutch
• 8"(2.4m) remote control
• 8-gauge wiring with color coded quick connects
• 4" (1.2m) and 6" (1 .8m) Tree-saver straps
• 1 Ton shackle
• Direct connect wiring harness & circuit breaker
• Jumper cable wiring harness
• Storage bag

Benefits

• Rated line pull 2000 lb (907 kg)
• Completely portable
• No permanent installation required
• Fast set-up and easy to use
• Can be carried from vehicle to vehicle
• Versatile, compact and lightweight