Winch Size Calculator

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Calculates the required winch capacity for a vehicle based on its weight and potential recovery situations.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Vehicle Weight (lbs) and Recovery Difficulty in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Recommended Winch Capacity (lbs) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Vehicle Weight (lbs): 4,000 lbs; Recovery Difficulty: Easy (Flat ground)

Recommended Winch Capacity (lbs): 6,000 lbs

Vehicle Weight (lbs): 4,000 lbs; Recovery Difficulty: Moderate (Slight incline/mud)

Recommended Winch Capacity (lbs): 8,000 lbs

Vehicle Weight (lbs): 8,000 lbs; Recovery Difficulty: Difficult (Steep incline/deep mud)

Recommended Winch Capacity (lbs): 20,000 lbs

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