Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch

 

Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch is designed for customers who want serious recovery power with the lighter handling and trail-focused convenience of synthetic rope. This winch lineup gives compatible trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and 4x4 vehicles the pulling support needed for mud, sand, snow, ruts, steep grades, and difficult off-road recovery situations. The COMP configuration adds synthetic rope and an aluminum hawse fairlead, making it a strong option for customers building a more complete front-end recovery setup.

A dependable winch is one of the most important upgrades for vehicles used beyond normal pavement. When traction disappears or a vehicle needs controlled movement, a properly mounted winch can help recover a stuck vehicle, assist another driver, or support safer progress through challenging terrain. The Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch gives customers the recovery function they need while adding modern controls and user-friendly features that make the winch easier to operate.

The XRC GEN3 COMP design uses a powerful 7.0 HP motor and a 3-stage planetary gear system to support strong pulling performance. Forged gears and a silicon steel plate rotor help give the winch a more robust mechanical foundation for demanding recovery use. The GEN3 platform also increases line speed compared with the previous generation, helping customers recover more efficiently when conditions call for steady pulling power.

The synthetic rope setup gives customers a lighter recovery line that is easier to handle than traditional steel cable. The COMP Series includes an aluminum hawse fairlead to guide the synthetic rope during recovery operation. This combination is especially useful for trail drivers, overland travelers, and weekend off-road customers who want recovery strength without the added weight and handling concerns of steel cable.

Useful control features help separate the XRC GEN3 COMP from more basic winch setups. The moveable control box includes a 12V accessory power post, while the ergonomic remote controller includes a load indicator warning system to help customers monitor winch load during operation. The controller also includes a built-in flashlight and dual magnet mounts, giving customers more flexibility during dark, muddy, or awkward recovery situations.

The high-viz clutch lever uses large lettering so customers can quickly identify whether the winch is engaged or in free spool. IP67 waterproofing helps prepare the winch for rain, mud, snow, trail dust, road grime, and changing outdoor conditions. Customizable detachable body armor adds another practical styling detail, allowing customers to tailor the winch appearance to the vehicle's front-end build.

Whether customers are upgrading for trail recovery, overlanding, mud, snow, sand, work use, towing support, remote travel, or a more complete front-end recovery setup, Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch delivers synthetic rope convenience, strong rated pulling power, and modern recovery-ready control features. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Recovery winch

Brand: Smittybilt

Series: XRC GEN3 COMP

Vehicle Fitment: Universal recovery winch for compatible winch-ready bumpers and mounting systems

Mounting Location: Front bumper or compatible winch mounting location

Rated Line Pull: 9,500 lb or 12,000 lb depending on selected configuration

Motor: 7.0 HP motor

Gear Train: 3-stage planetary gear system

Line Type: Synthetic rope

Rope Length: 95 ft. on confirmed applications

Fairlead: Aluminum hawse fairlead

Waterproofing: IP67 waterproof rating

Control Box: Moveable control box with 12V accessory power post

Controller: Remote controller with load indicator warning system, flashlight, and dual magnet mounts

Clutch: High-viz clutch lever

Warranty: Limited lifetime mechanical warranty with 5 year electrical warranty

Functionality:

• Provides recovery pulling power for compatible trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and 4x4 vehicles.
• Helps support vehicle recovery in mud, sand, snow, ruts, trails, and difficult terrain.
• Synthetic rope gives customers a lighter and easier-to-handle recovery line.
• Aluminum hawse fairlead helps guide the synthetic rope during recovery operation.
• 7.0 HP motor and 3-stage planetary gearing help deliver strong winching performance.
• Load indicator warning system helps customers monitor winch load during operation.
• Controller flashlight and dual magnet mounts add convenience during low-light recovery work.
• IP67 waterproofing helps support use in changing trail and weather conditions.

 

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Available Options

The Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch is available in multiple synthetic rope recovery configurations:

• 9,500 lb COMP Winch with Synthetic Rope -- A versatile recovery winch option for properly matched Jeeps, SUVs, mid-size trucks, and lighter trail builds that need synthetic rope handling and strong recovery function.
• 12,000 lb COMP Winch with Synthetic Rope -- A higher-capacity recovery winch option for larger trucks, heavier overland builds, gear-loaded vehicles, and customers who want additional rated pulling strength.

Choose the 9,500 lb configuration for properly matched lighter off-road builds, or choose the 12,000 lb configuration when the vehicle weight, accessory load, bumper setup, and intended recovery use call for more pulling capacity.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want a synthetic rope recovery winch with strong pulling power, modern control features, and rugged off-road-ready design.

• Adds practical recovery capability to compatible off-road and overland vehicles.
• COMP Series synthetic rope setup helps reduce line weight and improve handling.
• Aluminum hawse fairlead pairs properly with the synthetic rope configuration.
• Load indicator warning system gives customers helpful feedback during recovery use.
• Controller flashlight helps improve visibility during night or low-light winching.
• High-viz clutch lever makes engagement and free-spool position easier to identify.
• IP67 waterproofing helps prepare the winch for mud, rain, snow, water exposure, and trail dust.
• Strong choice for customers building a complete front-end recovery system instead of an appearance-only upgrade.

 

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What's Included

• Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch
• Synthetic rope
• Aluminum hawse fairlead
• Remote controller with load indicator warning system
• Moveable control box, when included
• Winch hook, when included
• Wiring components, when included
• Installation instructions, when included

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for installation with compatible winch-ready bumpers, winch plates, or approved mounting systems.
• Confirm vehicle weight, bumper compatibility, winch mounting pattern, electrical capacity, battery condition, recovery gear rating, and intended use before installation.
• Installation may require winch positioning, fairlead alignment, control box placement, wiring, synthetic rope routing, remote setup, and final hardware tightening.
• Do not exceed the winch, vehicle, bumper, mounting system, synthetic rope, hook, fairlead, recovery point, shackle, strap, or accessory load ratings.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Smittybilt Limited Lifetime Mechanical and 5 Year Electrical Warranty

Smittybilt XRC GEN3 COMP Winch applications include limited lifetime warranty coverage for qualifying mechanical components and 5 year warranty coverage for qualifying electrical components for the original purchaser under applicable warranty terms.

Warranty coverage typically excludes finish, paint, synthetic rope, wearable components, abuse, misuse, collision damage, modification, misapplication, improper installation, improper service, commercial use, industrial use, rental use, electrical issues outside warranty terms, overloading, impact damage outside warranty terms, road hazards, removal, reinstallation, labor, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.