Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Specs
Rated capacity | 15500 lbs. @ 3.94 ft/min |
Max GVWR | 10333 lbs. |
Power | 6.6 HP 12V Electric |
Model number | 97515 |
Weight | 150 lb |
Line | 98.5' 7/16" Steel |
Size | 22.3" X 7.5" X 10.7" |
Attributes | Electric IP68 Wireless Steel |
Price | @4 Wheel Parts @Amazon |
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Last updated: Feb 19, 2019
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Max Weight Capacity ↑TOP
Maximum Vehicle Weight
You need a winch with a capacity of at least: 6750 Pounds
With your GVWR of 4500 pounds this winch is strong enough for your vehicle. This winch's capacity is times your GVWR.
Manufacturers recommend a winch capacity 1.5-2 times your GVWR.
Winch Pulling Power vs. Cable Layers
In our chart, you can see that this winch, like all winches, is more powerful with fewer wraps of cable on the drum.
If you need more pulling power, use a winch anchor that's further away or use a snatch block.
More spooled out winch line = More pulling power!
⚠ Safety issue! The first layer should always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum when the winch is under load.
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Pulling Power per Cable Layer
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Cable Layers | Pounds |
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1 | 15500 lbs. |
2 | 12060 lbs. |
3 | 10082 lbs. |
4 | 8662 lbs. |
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Winch Lines ↑TOP
In the next chart, we look at when different winch line configurations will break when you use the Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515.
Stock winch line: 98.5' 7/16" diameter Steel
Winch lines break because they get overloaded.
Synthetic winch lines have higher breaking strengths than steel for a given diameter.
Some wheelers switch their winch line - some go up a size in synthetic (i.e. 5/16" to 3/8") to get more strength. Others will go down a size (i.e. 3/8" to 5/16") to get extra length while choosing a synthetic winch rope that has at least as much strength as the factory steel cable.
Tips
- If you're really stuck, help your winch motor and winch line by either digging/moving dirt or repositioning your rig with a Hi-Lift Jack.
- A double winch line using a snatch block is much safer (though slower) than a single winch line.
- Use a winch line damper.
Winch Line Breaking Strength vs. Your GVWR
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Power ↑TOP
Power Type | Electric |
Motor Voltage | 12V |
Gear Ratio | 430:1 |
Gear system | 3 Stage Planetary |
Clutch | Sliding Ring Gear |
Brake | Automatic In-Drum |
Fastest linespeed | 23.62 ft/min pulling 0 lbs. |
Slowest linespeed | 3.94 ft/min pulling 15500 lbs. |
We recommend electric winches for most fourwheelers.
Electric winches will work without the engine running, which may be necessary in certain situations like a rollover or with a water-flooded engine.
Winch Load vs. Motor Amperage and Line Speed
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Load | Linespeed | Amp draw |
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0 lbs. | 23.62 feet/minute | 71 A |
4000 lbs. | 10.5 feet/minute | 152 A |
7500 lbs. | 8.2 feet/minute | 239 A |
11250 lbs. | 5.25 feet/minute | 332 A |
15500 lbs. | 3.94 feet/minute | 422 A |
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Control ↑TOP
Remote
Wired remote? | ✔ |
Wired remote lead length | 12' |
Wireless remote? | ✔ |
Wireless remote distance | 160' |
Winches come with a wired remote, a wireless remote, or both.
Wireless remotes work at a further distance than wired remotes, and have no cables that get snagged. You do need to make sure that the batteries have a charge.
Control Pack
Control pack type | Solenoid |
Control pack pin count | 5 |
Your winch remote actually controls a control pack that uses either solenoids or contactors.
Solenoids are older technology, so you find them on older and budget winches.
Contactor packs are newer technology and are found on newer winches.
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Dimensions ↑TOP
Winch
Length | 22.3" |
Depth | 7.5" |
Height | 10.7" |
Weight | 150 lb |
Read more about how winch line and fairleads affect the weight of your winch.
Fairlead
Fairlead type | Aluminum hawse |
Fairlead mount distance | 10" |
You can use an aluminum hawse fairlead ONLY with synthetic winch rope. Steel winch cable will destroy an aluminum hawse.
You can use a steel roller fairlead with steel winch cable or synthetic winch rope.
However, note that every winch rope manufacturer DOES recommend that you switch to an aluminum hawse. This is likely because used steel roller fairleads often have gouges and burrs that can damage a synthetic winch rope.
Mounting
Mounting pattern | 4.5" x 10" |
Foot orientation | Foot down or foot forward |
Motor clockable? | ✔ |
Gearbox clockable? | ✔ |
Read more about foot-forward vs. foot-down winch mounting.
Read more about winch clocking.
Smittybilt Gen2 X2O 15500 Waterproof Winch 97515 Details ↑TOP
Features
Waterproof rating | IP68 |
Finish | Uv Resistant Textured Matte Black |
Bracing | Aluminum Tie Bar |
Made in | China |
- 2 solenoid pack mounting positions
- Magnetic wired/wireless remote sticks on any steel surface
In the Box
- ✔ Winch
- ✔ Winch hook
- ✔ Mounting hardware
- ✔ Battery cables
- ✔ Aluminum hawse fairlead
- ✔ Wired remote
- ✔ Wireless remote
Warranty
Lifetime mechanical, 3 year electrical