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Description:
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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)
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Smittybilt XRC8 Winch
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon May 19, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Great Price
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Cons:
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slow
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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!
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon May 19, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Works Great
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Cons:
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slow
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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.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Sat May 24, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Cheap, reliable, powerfull
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Cons:
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A bit slow under load.
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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.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Tue October 28, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Great, Strong winch.
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Cons:
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A little slow under load.
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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.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri June 5, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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strong
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Cons:
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slow, battery eater!
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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..
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Thu June 25, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Very strong
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Cons:
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Slow, but good
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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
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Thu August 13, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Price, Decent Looks, Easy Instructions
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Cons:
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Made in China, reliability concerns
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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.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri November 13, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Low profile, inexpensive and does the job just fine
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Cons:
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Besides a bit slow, non yet.
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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.
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri March 5, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Cheap, looks good, powerfull, simple
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Cons:
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slow speed
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Pulled an Xterra out that was in axel deep mud with no problem
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon May 17, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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srong winch
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Cons:
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weak cable
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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
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Mon February 14, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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strong winch
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Cons:
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slow
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had winch for 2 years and motor crapped out with moderate use
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Fri July 8, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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cheap
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Cons:
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reliability
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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
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Anonymous
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Review Date: Tue May 20, 2014
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid (per item)?: None indicated
| Rating: 1
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WHAT A JOKE YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
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