X-BULL 12V 3000LBS Electric Winch Synthetic Rope Electric Winch for Towing ATV/UTV Off…
- Winch
- 15.67 pounds
- 12 volts
- USAM-XBEW017
A budget electric winch sized correctly for ATV and UTV self-recovery, with a synthetic rope and wireless remote included; not the right pick for towing anything heavier.
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How it ranks among the 21 winches we track
4.3★ across 368 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
368 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
X-Bull's 3000lb electric winch pairs a 12V permanent magnet motor with a 153:1 planetary gear set for towing ATVs and UTVs off-road. It ships with a synthetic rope, wireless remote, and a mounting plate that needs fitting to the specific machine.
The planetary gearing gives the winch a self-braking action, so the drum holds a load without a separate mechanical brake. Line speed on this model is modest, about 3.3 ft/min pulling and 1.3 ft/min free-spooling, which fits its 3000lb rating: this is a lighter recovery tool for smaller off-road machines, not a truck-class winch.
- 153:1 planetary gear system with automatic braking
- Wireless remote plus a 1.2 m handlebar rocker switch
- 12.63 in and 68.75 in lead wires for battery and motor hookup
- U-hook and chain fly bar included for mounting
Who it's for
Fits ATV and UTV owners who occasionally need to pull their own machine out of mud or over an obstacle. Owners of full-size trucks or SUVs needing serious recovery capacity should look at a higher-rated winch instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 3000lb winch sized for ATV/UTV use
- Synthetic rope is lighter than steel cable
- Wireless remote with roughly 32-38 ft range
- Weatherproof powder-coated housing
- Mounting plate needs modification to fit most machines
- Slow line speed of 1.3-3.3 ft/min
- Not rated for trucks or heavier vehicles
Performance notes
Line pull comes from a 1.0kW, 1.3HP motor through a 153:1 planetary reduction, which trades speed for torque, hence the slow 1.3 to 3.3 ft/min line speed. The synthetic rope, 3/16 in by 32 ft, is lighter than steel cable and less prone to injury if it snaps under load.
Specifications
| Brand | X-Bull |
|---|---|
| Model | USAM-XBEW017 |
| Item Weight | 15.67 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Item model number | USAM-XBEW017 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in winches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-BULL 12V 3000LBS Electric Winch Synthetic Rope Electric Winch for Towing ATV/UTV Off…This product | 4.3 / 5 | 368 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 9500lb Winch with Steel CableSmittybilt | 4.7 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Superwinch 1130220 LT3000 12V DC Winch 3Superwinch | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| WARN PullzAll 120V AC Electric Winch with 1/2 TonWarn | 4.5 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| NEIKO 02256A Come Along WinchNeiko | 4.3 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the X-Bull USAM-XBEW017
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the pulling capacity of the X-BULL 12V winch?
It is rated for 3000lbs of line pull, driven by a 1.0kW, 1.3HP 12V DC motor.
Does the X-BULL winch come with a mounting bracket?
It includes a universal 18.5 x 13 cm mounting plate, but it needs to be modified to fit each particular machine.
Is the rope on this X-BULL winch steel or synthetic?
Synthetic: a 3/16 in by 32 ft rope, lighter than steel cable with less recoil risk if it fails under load.