Warn ZEON XC Winches

 

Warn ZEON XC Winches are designed for customers who want premium WARN recovery performance in a compact, low-profile package. This winch lineup gives properly equipped trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and 4x4 vehicles the pulling support needed for mud, snow, sand, rocks, ruts, steep trail sections, remote routes, and difficult recovery situations. With multiple capacities and rope configurations available, ZEON XC winches help customers build a serious front-end recovery setup without taking up unnecessary space.

The ZEON XC series is built for customers who want ZEON-level strength and durability in a more compact shape. This makes the lineup especially useful for modern bumpers, tighter mounting areas, classic builds, and hidden winch installations where space is limited. The low-profile control box sits below the top of the tie plate on confirmed applications, helping the winch fit into tighter bumper and mount packages while still delivering the recovery performance customers expect from WARN.

Capacity options include 10,000 lb, 12,000 lb, and 14,000 lb rated line pull depending on the selected configuration. The 10,000 lb models are a strong match for properly equipped midsize trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and many trail builds. The 12,000 lb models add more pulling capacity for full-size trucks, larger SUVs, and heavier 4x4s. The 14,000 lb models give customers the highest listed ZEON XC pulling capacity for heavier builds and more demanding recovery needs.

WARN built the ZEON XC around ultimate performance and durability with best-in-class line speed, a smooth three-stage planetary geartrain, and an automatic load-holding brake. The motor and geartrain foundation is shared with ZEON XD, giving ZEON XC strong performance in a smaller package. This combination helps customers recover more efficiently when terrain, weather, vehicle weight, or daylight makes every recovery step matter.

The ZEON XC lineup is fully waterproof with IP68 submersion and IP69K spray ratings on confirmed applications. Automotive-grade O-ring sealing helps keep water, mud, snow, trail dust, and grime out during recovery use. OEM-grade paint and fasteners help improve corrosion resistance, supporting long-term appearance and durability for customers who drive in harsh weather, salty road conditions, muddy trails, and demanding outdoor environments.

Steel rope, Spydura synthetic rope, Spydura Pro synthetic rope, and bare-drum configurations are available depending on the selected model. Steel rope versions include a roller fairlead for customers who prefer a traditional cable setup, while synthetic rope versions include an EPIC hawse fairlead for lighter line handling and a cleaner synthetic-rope recovery package. Bare-drum versions allow customers to build a custom rope and fairlead setup around their preferred recovery components.

Whether customers are upgrading for trail recovery, overlanding, hidden winch mounting, classic 4x4 builds, mud, snow, remote travel, work use, or a more complete front-end recovery system, Warn ZEON XC Winches deliver compact packaging, strong pulling power, waterproof durability, and trusted WARN recovery performance. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Compact premium recovery winch

Brand: WARN

Series: ZEON XC

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

Mounting Location: Front bumper, hidden winch mount, or compatible winch mounting location

Rated Line Pull: 10,000 lb, 12,000 lb, or 14,000 lb depending on selected configuration

Gear Train: Three-stage planetary geartrain

Brake: Automatic load-holding brake on confirmed applications

Design: Compact low-profile winch package

Control Box: Low-profile control box on confirmed applications

Remote Socket: Relocatable within 9 in. of the control pack on confirmed applications

Line Options: Steel rope, Spydura synthetic rope, Spydura Pro synthetic rope, or bare drum depending on selected configuration

Fairlead: Roller fairlead or EPIC hawse fairlead depending on selected configuration

Controls: Corded remote with 12 ft. lead on complete models

Waterproofing: IP68 submersion and IP69K spray rating on confirmed applications

Corrosion Protection: OEM-grade paint and fasteners on confirmed applications

Assembly: Designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA on confirmed applications

Warranty: Limited lifetime mechanical warranty with 7 year electrical warranty

Functionality:

• Provides premium recovery pulling power for compatible trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, and 4x4 vehicles.
• Compact low-profile design helps support tighter bumper and hidden winch installations.
• Capacity options allow customers to match the winch to the vehicle and recovery need.
• Three-stage planetary geartrain supports smooth, reliable, and efficient winching performance.
• Automatic load-holding brake helps support controlled recovery operation.
• Steel rope, synthetic rope, and bare-drum options allow customers to choose the preferred recovery setup.
• IP68 and IP69K waterproofing helps protect the winch in mud, water, snow, dust, and washdown conditions.
• Remote socket relocation support helps with compatible bumper and mounting system packaging.

 

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Available Options

The Warn ZEON XC Winches lineup is available in multiple capacity and recovery line configurations:

• ZEON XC 10-S -- A 10,000 lb synthetic rope winch configuration with 100 ft. of Spydura synthetic rope and an EPIC hawse fairlead for customers who want lighter line handling.
• ZEON XC 10 Steel Rope -- A 10,000 lb steel rope winch configuration with 80 ft. of steel cable and a roller fairlead for customers who prefer a traditional recovery cable setup.
• ZEON XC 10 Bare Drum -- A 10,000 lb bare winch option for customers building a custom rope and fairlead setup.
• ZEON XC 12-S -- A 12,000 lb synthetic rope winch configuration with 80 ft. of Spydura Pro synthetic rope and an EPIC hawse fairlead for heavier recovery builds.
• ZEON XC 12 Steel Rope -- A 12,000 lb steel rope winch configuration with 80 ft. of steel cable and a roller fairlead for full-size trucks and larger 4x4 applications.
• ZEON XC 12 Bare Drum -- A 12,000 lb bare winch option for customers who want to choose separate rope and fairlead components.
• ZEON XC 12-S for WARN Fully Hidden Kits -- A 12,000 lb synthetic rope configuration designed for WARN Fully Hidden Winch Mount applications.
• ZEON XC 14-S -- A 14,000 lb synthetic rope winch configuration with 80 ft. of Spydura Pro synthetic rope and an EPIC hawse fairlead for the highest listed ZEON XC pulling capacity.
• ZEON XC 14 Bare Drum -- A 14,000 lb bare winch option for customers building a higher-capacity custom rope and fairlead setup.

Choose a 10,000 lb model for properly matched midsize trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and many trail builds, choose a 12,000 lb model for full-size trucks and heavier 4x4s, or choose a 14,000 lb model when maximum listed ZEON XC pulling capacity is the priority. Choose steel rope for a traditional cable setup, synthetic rope for lighter line handling, or a bare-drum configuration when building a custom recovery line package.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want premium WARN winch performance in a compact, low-profile package built for tighter mounting spaces and serious recovery use.

• Adds serious recovery capability to compatible off-road, overland, and work vehicles.
• Compact shape helps support modern bumper designs, hidden winch mounts, and tight installation areas.
• Capacity range gives customers strong choices for midsize, full-size, and heavier recovery builds.
• Steel rope, synthetic rope, and bare-drum configurations support different recovery preferences.
• IP68 and IP69K waterproof ratings help prepare the winch for harsh trail and weather conditions.
• Low-profile control box helps keep the winch package cleaner and more compact.
• Remote socket relocation support helps improve installation flexibility on compatible setups.
• Strong choice for customers who want premium WARN durability without moving into a larger winch package.

 

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What's Included

• Warn ZEON XC Winch
• Steel rope, Spydura synthetic rope, Spydura Pro synthetic rope, or bare drum depending on selected configuration
• Roller fairlead or EPIC hawse fairlead depending on selected configuration
• Corded remote control with 12 ft. lead on complete models
• Winch hook, when included
• Control pack components, when included
• Wiring components, when included
• Installation and operation instructions, when included

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Designed for installation with compatible winch-ready bumpers, hidden winch mounts, winch plates, or approved mounting systems.
• Confirm vehicle weight, winch capacity, bumper compatibility, mounting system rating, electrical capacity, battery condition, recovery gear rating, line style, and intended use before installation.
• This product requires a compatible bumper, hidden winch mount, or mounting plate to be properly mounted to the vehicle.
• Installation may require winch positioning, fairlead alignment, control box placement, remote socket placement, wiring, rope or cable routing, remote setup, and final hardware tightening.

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

 

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Warranty Information

WARN Limited Lifetime Mechanical and 7 Year Electrical Warranty

Warn ZEON XC Winches include limited lifetime warranty coverage on qualifying mechanical components and 7 year warranty coverage on qualifying electrical components under applicable WARN warranty terms.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, electrical issues outside warranty terms, overloading, tampering, impact damage outside warranty terms, road hazards, wear from normal recovery use, rope or cable wear, labor, freight, inconvenience, consequential damages, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.