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Description: The new Smittybilt XRC-8 Winch encompasses all the best features you would want in a winch. Every XRC-8 (8,000 LB.) winch features a 5.5HP Series Wound Motor and a Planetary Gear System with 172.8:1 gear ratio that will deliver power and reliability at a premium price. For a recovery system with the muscle and dependability to bail you out of any situation, the Smittybilt XRC-8 Winch has all the heavy duty toughness you're looking for.



Revolutionary planetary gear system boasts an 8,000 lb. line rating and 172.8:1 gear ratio
5.5 hp, 12-volt, Series Wound Motor
5/16" x 92' galvanized aircraft cable with replaceable hook included
Intuitive design ensures a simple, hassle-free installation of the Smittybilt XRC-8 Winch
A heavy duty winching system with great features at an incredible overall value
Drum size: Diameter/Length: 2.5" (63.5 mm) x 8.82" (224mm)
Mounting bolt pattern: 10" x 4.5" (4 bolts, 3/8") (254 mm x 114.3 mm)
Overall Dimension (LxWxH): 22" x 8.1" x 6.3" (557 mm x 205 mm x 160 mm)
Total shipping weight: 86 lbs (39.09 kgs)


*Roller Fairlead does not mount to Winch.
Kits generally include Roller Fairlead, Wired Remote Control, and Hook.


Rated Line Pull: 8000Lbs (3630kgs) single-line
Motor: 5.5hp Series Wound
Control: Remote Switch, 12' (3.7m) lead
Gear Train: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear Ratio: 172.8:1
Clutch: Rotating Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic In-The-Drum
Drum Size: Diameter 2.5" (63.5mm) Length 8.75" (222mm)
Wire Rope: 94' 5/16" Diameter (28m, 8.2mm Diameter)
Fairlead: 4-Way Roller
Remote Control: Included
Recommended Battery: 650CCA Minimum for Winching Battery Leads: 25mm2, 72"(1.83m)
Finish: Black
Weight: 80.5Lbs (36.5Kgs)
Keywords: Smittybilt XRC8 Winch


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Anonymous
Review Date: Mon May 19, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Great Price
Cons: slow

I have one of these Smittybilt XRC8 winches and I've been using it a lot lately. As far as speed goes, it's definitely not as fast as high end (price wise) winches but for the price, it's about a third as much. My only complaint is it's slow. But generally, when I'm winching, I need a little pull over a rock or past a hole I dug. I've rarely winched up an entire long hill or anything with a lot of distance. It does what it needs to do including saving me a lot of dough!
Anonymous
Review Date: Mon May 19, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Works Great
Cons: slow

Ive had my Smittybuilt XRC8 for a few months. Beat the crap out of it on several occasions and it didn't complain at all. It is slow, sure, but it works great. During a weekend or hard wheeling I had mine completely under water and it still works flawlessly. I saw it mentioned somewhere that the screws and bolts rust, which is true. I ended up replacing all of the screws and bolts with stainless steel.
Anonymous
Review Date: Sat May 24, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Cheap, reliable, powerfull
Cons: A bit slow under load.

I got this winch a few weeks ago, and it kicks butt. I've pulled my Jeep, and other trucks out of mud at least 10 times. Yes it does gets slow under load, but you don't want it too fast anyway. It does the job it was built for. I haven't noticed any rusting yet, but one thing i would definitely change would be the remote plug location. Instead of having it in front of the solenoid pack, i would prefer it on the left side.
Anonymous
Review Date: Tue October 28, 2008 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Great, Strong winch.
Cons: A little slow under load.

I got my XRC8 about three months ago. the damn thing hasent let me down yet, not to long ago i pulled a 4ton truck out of ditch with no problem. great winch for the price.
Anonymous
Review Date: Fri June 5, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: strong
Cons: slow, battery eater!

i have this winch for a while now it has owrked great, no complaines only that it ate my battery a few times now...


but it has puled me upp a muddy hill (long muddy hill) with my ford ranger of 3 ton with over half ton on the bed without comlaining..
Anonymous
Review Date: Thu June 25, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 10 

 
Pros: Very strong
Cons: Slow, but good

I have a Chevy 99 Short bed, And I wasn't shure if the XRC-8 Was a good Winch for my truck, but When I Install the winch on the truck, it works fine
Anonymous
Review Date: Thu August 13, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: Price, Decent Looks, Easy Instructions
Cons: Made in China, reliability concerns

All in all, a great little winch. Especially when you consider I paid $319 delivered. Shipping weight was 95 lbs. I still want a Warn, but THAT would have set me back the cost of another Smitty XRC8 just to get in the door. So, all in all, I'm VERY happy.
Anonymous
Review Date: Fri November 13, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Low profile, inexpensive and does the job just fine
Cons: Besides a bit slow, non yet.

I installed this winch on my F150 and it fit perfectly. This winch is very simple to use (even my GF knows how to use it). So far I seldom use it during heavy pulls but I am sure it will do the job.


Truck set-up:


6" Procomp stage II lift with custom made stee bumper (front and rear) with pro-comp skid plate. Maghytech diff cover, throttle body spacer and cold air intake with Edge programmer sittin on 17 inch Matte Black Eagle wheels and 35 inch BFGoodrich mud terrain tires.
Anonymous
Review Date: Fri March 5, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Cheap, looks good, powerfull, simple
Cons: slow speed

Pulled an Xterra out that was in axel deep mud with no problem
Anonymous
Review Date: Mon May 17, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: srong winch
Cons: weak cable

got my F150 stuck in snow ,pulled the cable into pieces ,smittybilt immediately upgraded the cable free ,just got stuck again ,once again I pull a 5/16 aircraft cable apart ,thinking of trying 3/8 ,winch has the power I just need a cable that will take it
Anonymous
Review Date: Mon February 14, 2011 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 5 

 
Pros: strong winch
Cons: slow

had winch for 2 years and motor crapped out with moderate use
Anonymous
Review Date: Fri July 8, 2011 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 1 

 
Pros: cheap
Cons: reliability

Ive had my winch 6 months used twice. i unspooled me cable to oil it and when i started respooling it with no load the motor started smoking
Anonymous
Review Date: Tue May 20, 2014 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated | Rating: 1 

 
Pros: price
Cons: JUNK

WHAT A JOKE YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR


 
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