ZESUPER 12V Winch 4500LBS Electric Winch ATV Winch Synthetic Rope BOAT Trailer

Bogged to the axles on a beach track, a shovel and a bit of luck only get you so far. A 4500 lb (2041 kg) electric winch on the front of a quad, a boat trailer or a small 4WD turns that afternoon into a ten-minute job — provided the unit keeps pulling when the sand gives way.

Three-stage gearing, and what it buys you

The gear train is a three-stage planetary set, which spreads the reduction across three groups of gears rather than loading one. That matters on a long, slow recovery: torque builds without a single gear set carrying everything, and the drum keeps turning while the rope is under strain. Driving it is a 1.2 kW (1.9 hp) permanent-magnet motor on 12 V, and braking is dynamic, meaning the motor itself resists the drum instead of a separate friction pack. Rope is 5.5 mm nylon, 13 m of it, lighter to handle than steel and easier to re-spool by hand after a muddy pull.

A steel case built for wet work

The housing is all steel under a black frosted spray finish rather than bare paint, so salt spray off a boat ramp and the constant grit of gravel roads have less to bite on. The case is faceted in a diamond pattern across the gearbox, which adds surface area and helps draw heat out during longer pulls. Winches fail from heat as often as from load, so that detail earns its place. At 11.3 kg and 338 x 108 x 114 mm, it is compact enough for a quad bumper or a trailer A-frame without dominating the front of the vehicle.

Wired when you want it, wireless when you don't

Control runs both ways. A corded handheld remote keeps you close to the drum for fiddly work where you want to watch the rope wind on evenly. Two wireless remotes are supplied as well, so you can stand well clear of a loaded line, or work the winch from the driver's seat while someone spots for you. The control box, solenoid, mounting plate and a set of stainless fitting bolts all come in the carton, which means the electrical side is sorted before the first recovery rather than after it.

Key features

• Rated line pull 4500 lbs (2041 kg): quoted exactly as ZESUPER states it; the supplier does not say whether the figure is single-line or double-line.
• 1.2 kW motor: a 1.9 hp permanent-magnet unit on 12 V, sized for short recovery pulls rather than continuous duty.
• Nylon rope: 5.5 mm x 13 m, lighter than steel cable and kinder to bare hands.
• Dynamic braking: the motor holds the drum, so a loaded line does not run away when you stop.
• All-steel shell: diamond-faceted over the gearbox to shed heat, finished in black frosted spray paint.
• Three remotes: one corded handheld plus two wireless units.

Specifications

• Brand: ZESUPER
• Rated line pull: 4500 lbs (2041 kg) — basis not stated by the supplier
• Motor: 1.2 kW, 1.9 hp, 12 V DC permanent magnet
• Rope: nylon, 5.5 mm x 13 m
• Control: wired and wireless
• Braking action: dynamic
• Gear train: 3 stage planetary
• Voltage: 12 V
• Type: electric winch
• Weight: 11.3 kg
• Dimensions: 338 x 108 x 114 mm
• Colour: black

What's in the box

• 1 x 4500 lb winch
• 1 x fairlead
• 1 x handheld remote control
• 2 x wireless remote controls
• 1 x winch lanyard
• 1 x control box
• 1 x set of stainless fitting bolts
• 1 x mounting plate
• 1 x user manual

Before you use it

• ZESUPER quotes 4500 lbs (2041 kg) without stating whether it applies to a single line or a line doubled through a snatch block. No double-line figure is published, so do not assume a pulley increases it.
• A recovery winch is a pulling tool, not a hoist. Never use it to raise or suspend a load over a person.
• Keep everyone out of line with the rope while it is under tension, and lay a dampener over the line.
• ZESUPER names no compliance standard, certification or test rating for this winch.
• Check that your mounting point and hardware suit the load before fitting.

Sized for quads, side-by-sides, boat trailers and light 4WD recovery where a compact 12 V winch does the job. Measure your bumper or A-frame against the 338 mm body before ordering.