CW-12KV3XBLK
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High-Performance Off-Road Recovery
The Carbon 12K is a lightweight, high-performance 5443kg (12000lbs) winch equipped with a 6HP motor and an IP68 waterproof rating, engineered for reliable pulling power in tough off-road conditions.
Overview
The Carbon 12K is a lightweight, high-performance 5443kg (12000lbs) winch designed to handle tough off-road conditions.
Engineered in Australia and refined through real-world use.
With a powerful 6HP motor, IP68 waterproof rating, and a durable triple planetary gearbox, it’s built for consistent pulling power through mud, sand, and steep terrain.
Supplied as a complete kit with everything you need, wired and wireless remotes (both included), synthetic rope, CNC alloy fairlead, isolator switch, and all mounting hardware, it’s ready for installation straight out of the box.
The control box offers flexible mounting options, and the multi-fit fairlead ensures compatibility with most bars. Backed by a lifetime mechanical warranty and 5-year electrical and water ingress cover, the Carbon 12K Winch delivers long-term value with no compromises.
River crossings and mud runs are stress-free, this winch features a breathable membrane-style motor breather for heat expansion and contraction. The Carbon Winch gets your recovery done with ease by using the wireless or wired remote (both included) from the safety and convenience of your driver’s seat.
IP68 Ingress Protection
6 - Can withstand dust and dirt
8 - Can be submerged under freshwater for 30 minutes up to 1.5m (5ft) depth, but not during operation.
The Carbon Winch is a proven performer with year-on-year sales growth and real-world recoveries across some of the toughest terrain in the U.S., including the Rubicon Trail, Sand Hollow, and demanding conditions involving mud, snow, and sand. For peace of mind it’s backed by a class-leading 5-year water ingress and electrical warranty and a lifetime geartrain warranty.
If you're capable with a few basic tools, installing a Carbon Winch is easy, with step by step instructions and many extras included to get the job done. We also thought of your safety by including an isolator switch with extra cabling, so when you're not using your winch it's safely turned off and no live power wires are at the front of your vehicle.
Mounting the control box is easy with a multi fit system that can either be mounted on the winch, above the winch drum or motor. Or with the bracket can be mounted to the vehicle or on top of your bullbar. As you know, "looks" are a big part of any 4x4 build, so we have included in your winch kit an ultra sexy CNC'd anodized alloy signature Carbon fairlead paired with our own robustly designed hook that makes you stand out from the crowd. Weight is a serious consideration with all 4WD accessories, the Carbon Winch is super lightweight at only 19.7kg (43.0lbs).
Carbon Winches 12K Winch is a 5443kg (12000lbs) line pull winch and can meet the rugged demands of off-road and utility use in Australian conditions. It is designed to deliver the best value, reliability and service life for a winch user.
You can upgrade this winch with the Carbon Offroad Air Freespool Clutch Upgrade, specifically designed for use with Carbon Offroad 12K and Scout Pro winches.
Get a winch you can trust.
Contents
1 x Wired remote
1 x Wireless remote
1 x Synthetic rope
1 x CNC alloy fairlead
1 x Isolator switch
1 x Mounting hardware kit
1 x MegaPro Hook
Free Extended Warranty
Register your winch and get 7 years of cover. All Carbon winches include a Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty. Register within 90 days to extend Electrical and Water Ingress cover from 5-year to 7-year.
| Feature | Specification Metric (Imperial) |
|---|---|
| Rated Line Pull | 5443kg (12000lbs) |
| Motor | 6HP |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
| Weight | 19.7kg (43.0lbs) |
| Line Pull Metric (Imperial) | Line Speed Metric (Imperial) | Motor Current (Amps) | Rated Line Pull Position Metric (Imperial) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0kg (0lbs) | 9.5m/min (31.2fpm) | 60 | 1 / 5450kg (12000lbs) |
| 1360kg (3000lbs) | 4.7m/min (15.4fpm) | 135 | 2 / 4450kg (9800lbs) |
| 2725kg (6000lbs) | 3.6m/min (11.8fpm) | 220 | 3 / 3770kg (8300lbs) |
| 4090kg (9000lbs) | 2.6m/min (8.5fpm) | 285 | 4 / 3270kg (7200lbs) |
| 4540kg (12000lbs) | 1.7m/min (5.6fpm) | 340 |
Speed & Performance Breakdown
12V DC Performance Specs
| Line Pull lbs (kgs) | Line Speed ft/min (m/min) | Motor Current (Amps) | Rated Line Pull Position lbs (kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 31.2 (9.5) | 60 | 1/12000 (5450) |
| 3000 (1360) | 15.4 (4.7) | 135 | 2/9800 (4450) |
| 6000 (2725) | 11.8 (3.6) | 220 | 3/8300 (3770) |
| 9000 (4090) | 8.5 (2.6) | 285 | 4/7200 (3270) |
| 12000 (4540) | 5.6 (1.7) | 340 |
How much weight will this add to my vehicle?
The total installed weight is just 26.65kg. Its lightweight construction helps minimize the load on your front suspension.
Is the winch built to handle mud and water?
Yes. It features an IP68 rating for top-tier water and dust protection. It also includes a membrane motor breather for excellent pressure and moisture management, making it proven for harsh Australian conditions.
What kind of rope and hardware are included?
It comes with a lightweight 24m x 10mm synthetic rope, alongside premium front-end hardware including a MegaPro Hook and an alloy fairlead.
How do I control the winch during a recovery?
You have complete flexibility with both wired and wireless remotes included. The winch utilizes a 218:1 Triple Planetary Gearbox to ensure slow, highly controlled pulling performance.
Does it come with everything needed for installation?
Yes, it is ready straight from the box with a complete installation kit. If you want to customize your setup, it is also compatible with an optional Air Freespool clutch upgrade.
What kind of warranty comes with the winch?
Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty. Alongside this long-term mechanical coverage, the winch is backed by a 5-year water and electrical warranty. And yes—our water warranty means we actually have you covered even if you end up submarining your vehicle in a bog hole. We offer comprehensive Australian warranty support to ensure you are backed for the long haul.
Some of the reviews shown are from the products included in this bundle.
s
Great fast winch with a smaller foot print than most other 12K winches and liked that the control box could be remote mounted up in engine bay.
Hi Scott, we're thrilled to hear you're happy with the Carbon 12K winch! It's great to know the compact size and remote control feature work well for you. Thanks for sharing your experience!
T
Great product! The orange really stands out. When doing recoveries with individuals not familiar with recovery equipment it is great to say "the orange thing" and they instantly spot it. Fit and finish is perfect, hook it large enough to hook into any shackle or recovery point you need.
Hi Theresa, we're thrilled to hear you love the visibility and quality of the Mega Pro Winch Hook! Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Carbon Offroad USA.
T
Amazing product! I have ran all the big names and by far these are the best all around products. From the packaging, install, and use, Carbon gives you everything you need minus the tools to install and the place to put it. Couldn't be happier, that is why we have several of them on our rigs. Happy Hendricks approved!!!
Hi Theresa, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your Carbon winches and appreciate your support. Happy off-roading!
M
Installed the new winch hook it looks fantastic and is a great colour
S
Have not used it for a recovery yet but I'm in love with the line speed, ease of the free spool pull out. You need a quick pull out game or things could get costly...
And the duffle bag it comes in. That's great! Holds my Bubba Rope, tree protector, three soft shackles and my Yankum "wheel of death"! Just kidding, this things are tough as any slant eyed drill instructor!
Installation was a breeze with the supplied kit. I'm an electrician so wiring was a easy.
If you're not a wire nut please, PLEASE have someone that is check your work.
Friends don't let friends catch their rigs on 🔥.
Wheel on, Wheel hard and Wheel safe.
And don't forget your Ovaltine.
M
Fabulous winch with great control systems.
A
Love my new 12K winch and Mega Pro winch hook. Easy install and everything arrived in great condition.
M
Feels well made and durable. Is beefy and compliments my ride. There is one thing I would change though. The pin clip. I think a pin that is enclosed within the hook and held in place with an internal c clip would have a less chance of getting caught on something as the pin with the external c clip does.
A
The battery isolator switch is a necessary bonus that takes the guesswork out of sourcing an aftermarket option, but this particular model switch is deeper than necessary. Fitting the switch under the bonnet near the stock battery location of a North American JKUR (2015) required a bit or dremel-ing of stock plastic on the nearby relay mount - NBD. The leads comfortably reach the winch from the battery with excellent terminal connections and well insulated wires, though conduit is only supplied for the positive wire. Boots for the lead contacts at the winch are borderline flimsy but seem intended to stretch fit over the different colored bases of the nut mounts - this is somewhat difficult to achieve. Instructions are at times wandering, rather than linear and sequential. Overall, a very quality kit that achieves its intended purpose handily.
k
Its great!
A
The Mega Pro winch hook came with a recently purchased Carbon 12000. It is a high quality hook and a welcomed upgrade. The hook looks great and mounts flat and tight against the fairlead. It has a good quality paint coating for corrosion resistance. The rubber base pad is glued on and it seems that attaching with counter sunk screws might be better for longevity. However I’ve had no issues with rubber base as provided on the hook. I am very pleased that Carbon Offroad chooses to supply their winches with the upgraded hook. On a side note the supplied winch rope thimble is reinforced. Thats a small detail that sometimes goes unnoticed.
A
Great winch, fast delivery and on time. Could use more packaging protection as the winch itself arrived with visible but cosmetic wear from transit. So far everything looks very well put together, quality is definitely there. This is before install and use, but i have no doubt it will work very well once mounted.
M
I was shocked when I opened the box and the winch was in an awesome carrying bag. The quality is top knotch and the orange matches my Mojave perfectly!
R
Installed my new Carbon Offroad Mega hook on my Jeepster commando. Thanks for the great products.
M
This is an amazing winch! I was surprised when I ops ed the winch and it came in its own carrying bag. The quality is top knotch and the shipping was fast. I love the remote option for the controls.
G
Took around 2 minutes to swap over and it's been brilliant. Sits snug against the fairlead and keeps the rope out of harm's way. Also, it fits easily behind my flip up reg plate.
I can get both loops of my tree trunk protector in and out of it easily which was a struggle with my stock hook.
Definitely recommend this to anyone looking to speed up and simplify using their winch, and to get their winch rope away from the bash plate if you currently have your hook connected to a recovery point 👍🏻
Finally ... My entire rig is now considered exotic because I chose the lamborghini-green coloured hook 🤣
G
Took around 2 minutes to swap over and it's been brilliant. Sits snug against the fairlead and keeps the rope out of harm's way. Also, it fits easily behind my flip up reg plate.
I can get both loops of my tree trunk protector in and out of it easily which was a struggle with my stock hook.
Definitely recommend this to anyone looking to speed up and simplify using their winch, and to get their winch rope away from the bash plate if you currently have your hook connected to a recovery point 👍🏻
Finally ... My entire rig is now considered exotic because I chose the lamborghini-green coloured hook 🤣
J
I haven't had to use it yet, which is ideal. But the install was smooth, and it runs so quietly compared to my last one. I know it will get me out of my next situation with ease!
J
I haven't had to use it yet, which is ideal. But the install was smooth, and it runs so quietly compared to my last one. I know it will get me out of my next situation with ease!
R
Installed into a pajero sport Piak front bar. Job has worked out good. Quality is high and the included winch bag is a bonus. Only small issue was the mounting washers collapsing under the correct torque, as the piak bar has large mounting holes. Upgraded them. The mounting bolts could be a bit longer so removed spring washers for now and used locktite. Love the winch hook and the way it pulls up tidy to the fairlead. Haven't used yet except for show and tell. Happy with purchase and quality. Highly recommend.
R
Installed into a pajero sport Piak front bar. Job has worked out good. Quality is high and the included winch bag is a bonus. Only small issue was the mounting washers collapsing under the correct torque, as the piak bar has large mounting holes. Upgraded them. The mounting bolts could be a bit longer so removed spring washers for now and used locktite. Love the winch hook and the way it pulls up tidy to the fairlead. Haven't used yet except for show and tell. Happy with purchase and quality. Highly recommend.
