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Size: 9500 lb. Load Capacity
Style: Single
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- Your purchase includes One Smittybilt GEN2 XRC Winch, 97495 model with 9,500 lbs. load capacity
- Winch dimensions: 22.3 L x 5.4 W x 9.4 H | Product Weight: 78 lbs. | Weight capacity: 9,500 lbs. | Cable type 93.5 diameter, Wire rope | Motor 6.6hp | Control 12 lead | Gear-train 3-stage planetary | Fairlead 4-way roller
- Completely Waterproof, state-of-the-art 500AMP Solenoid
- Kit comes complete with all wiring required for installation. Smittybilt recommends using supplied wiring
- Smittybilt offers a limited lifetime for replacement to the original purchaser on stainless steel products. Dual-stage, powder coated products carry a 5-year or 100,000 mile warrany, whichever comes first
Description
The Gen2 series of Smittybilt XRC winches have been thoroughly updated with heavy-duty features for enhanced performance and durability. Ranging from 9, 500–17, 500 pound, the XRC GEN2 winch is a complete recovery system with the muscle and reliability to bail you out of any situation. All Gen2 XRC Winches come backed by a Lifetime Mechanical and a 5-Year Electrical .
Manufacturer: Smittybilt
Brand: Smittybilt
Model: 97495
Item Weight: 78 pounds
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 9.4 x 22.3 inches
Item model number: 97495
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Manufacturer Part Number: 97495
OEM Part Number: 97495
Position: Front
Voltage: 12 Volts
Date First Available: May 14, 2012
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Size: 9500 lb. Load Capacity
Style: Single
I’ve been running the Smittybilt XRC-9.5K Gen2 for a few months, and it’s been a solid performer. The 6.6 hp motor and 3-stage gear system pull hard and steady — no issues recovering my Jeep from some deep mud. Installation was straightforward, and the IP67 waterproof rating holds up in rain and creek crossings. It’s heavy, and the steel cable adds even more weight, but that’s the trade-off for durability. The remote plug feels a bit loose, so I added some dielectric grease for peace of mind. For the price, you can’t beat it — great performance, solid build, and good warranty coverage. Perfect for weekend off-roaders who want reliability without spending a fortune.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by SANZONE
I am rating this Winch a 5 Star because it is a BEAST, and Does a WONDERFUL job. However there are several things that were not good and had to be overcome to get it to that point. This of course was annoying. The first issue was I got the Winch in and Mounted it to my 2500 Chevy Silverado Diesel. The Winch was SO big I had to make some modifications to the Winch Cradle I got from Tuff Stuff to make it fit the Curt 31042 Front trailer hitch. 2nd after I did 5 pulls with the Winch it just completely quit and would never work again. Now I did do four of those five pulls back to back. However that should NOT have been enough to kill it, but it did. So I told Amazon and they promptly sent me a new one that arrived within 2 days, which was nice. No questions were asked. I have used the new one for 10 pulls and it is VERY strong and works Amazing!! 3rd Alot of the fastener hardware is cheap Chinese screws that have the head strip out easily if you don't press it hard as an 800 lb. Gorilla can. I recommend replacing ALL fasteners with American made Stainless Steel equivalents. 4th they sent the Wrong Mounting bracket so I could not Mount the Module on the left side of the unit like I had preferred to do. Going to call SmittyBilt and see if they will send me the correct bracket. 5th So since the side mount Bracket did not have the correct fitment I had to use the center mount method. Well once installed the module, it would slide from side to side on the cross members. So I had to take it off and bend the Bracket so when mounted it would be tight and could not move. A hassle for sure but not that big of a deal. 6th the second winch that came in had a remote that would randomly bump the line back out into Spool out mode. So While I would try to wind it up the line would just start coming back out. I corrected this by taking the first Winch'es Remote and sending back the second Winch'es remote with the defective Winch. The Winch has Not had that problem at all since trading out remotes. 7th on both Units You have to bump the Remote in or out sometimes to get the clutch to engage or disengage. (Not to big of a deal just a little Quirky) 8th Finally the Free Spool is a little difficult. I am 6'-4" and a pretty strong guy, However I have to really put the Muscle into it and really lean all my weight into pulling the line to get it off the drum. I know that was alot, but if you can get past these quirks as I did the Winch is actually quite Outstanding. The main thing is I think SmittyBilt REALLY needs to up their game on the Quality control department, as well as upgrading ALL fastener hardware. I have loaded vehicles onto trailers, pulled up stumps and destroyed a mobile home with this Winch. it is Very Stout. I will come back and give it a 6 month review when that time comes. IF this unit ends up dying in that time.... I will get it fixed, sell it, and buy the Most expensive Warn I can find. I hope it Will not come to that though..... and by all the other reviews I have seen.... I dont think it will. I say Give this Winch a try You Might end up liking it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017 by Steven W Camp Steven W Camp
Size: 9500 lb. Load Capacity
Style: Single
I couldn't say how happy I am with this winch with only words. You would have to come see it in person here in Colorado. Since buying it, I have used it only 2 times. First time was just after I put it on...the directions say to un-spool it all and re-spool it up. I used my girlfriend's Grand Cherokee to do so. Now, with it being in neutral and being pulled up a very slight grade, it wasn't anything spectacular, but I will say that I spooled all of it up and the winch NEVER got hot! I didn't stop once! My Badland 9,500lb winch got hot and shut off doing the same thing. Second time I used it was to straighten a trailer out that had been jackknifed. Bent the frame that holds in the load and also the tongue. I used my winch and my tree saver to tie it up and it didn't hesitate! Didn't even think twice about it. I had other plans for the winch as well. I wanted a wireless kit and an in-cab solution. I spent $75 for the in cab controller from Prime4x4.com and the $15 wireless kit from here off Amazon. I have a review over for the wireless kit here ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKE84X2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ). With that being said, the only problem I have is with the mounting of the solenoid box over the motor. The 3mm Alan key stripped out 1/4 of the screws. It gave replacements of the same size so no worries. Also, while mounting it over the motor, the 3mm Alan key was a tough thing to screw in. I recommend installing the bracket to the box, then the wires, then the box to the winch. I bought the in-cab controller so I could have the controls inside if ever needed. Also to drive as I winch. Now, I know what you're thinking..."The winch remote is long enough to go from the cab to the front bumper on most vehicles!" and you're right, it is. But I'd prefer to not have to get out and go try to find the remote then plug it in then do all that. I LOVE being able to switch the safety on and start un spooling from the comfort of my driver's seat. It was also a way better way to add the wireless kit and not have it spool when I walked around (has a key chain remote as well). I have to have the switch on to use the in cab and the wireless. By the way, BLUE wire is out and GREEN wire is in for the winch! Reason I chose this winch...Well, I used to have a Badland winch on my XJ and it did alright. Price was $298.45 PLUS $49.49 for shipping. Now, I had a $50 Amazon gift card to use. So shipping would have been covered. BUT then I found this winch. Compared to the Badland winch it has 40' more line, 500lbs more pulling capacity, free shipping, and is waterproof with a 6.6hp motor! When it was all said and done, the choice was simple: Smittybilt winch. I ended up with the winch, a tree saver, and a cover for $305. (Tax was $15 for me since I live in Colorado) It'san awesome winch for the every other day wheeler. Don't expect to be pulling yourself up all day though. Not made for that. But it will get you out of a bind!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017 by Kyle VanOrman
Size: 9500 lb. Load Capacity
Style: Single
This winch is so worth the money! When I was out wheeling some gnarly Bogs in my built jeep, I got stuck up to my nuttz in some thick goopy mud, so I jumped out to put this bad boy to use. After losing a show I was able to pull the cable out to a tree and it pulled my jeep to safety. This thing saved my a$$. Id buy it again and again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025 by Chris Cullen