ComeUp Seal Gen2 Off-Road Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 16,500 lbs

ComeUp Electric Winch - CU295620

Heavy-duty winch with 5.8-hp, series-wound motor lets you quickly and safely recover a stuck vehicle. Premium winch is fully sealed for complete submersion in water or mud. It includes a wire rope, hand-held remote, and a built-in overheat sensor.

Features:

• Premium recovery winch lets you pull your stuck vehicle out of mud, snow, water or a ditch and up steep inclines
  • Perfect for work trucks, Jeeps, and other off-road vehicles
  • Designed for vehicles with a maximum GVW of 11,000 lbs
• Sealed motor, gearbox, drum housing, power unit, and contactor are waterproof to IP68 standards
  • Winch remains fully functional even when completely submersed in up to 3' of water
• 5.8-hp, Series-wound motor delivers powerful, fast, and safe line pulling
  • Motor is more powerful, more efficient, and produces more torque than a permanent magnet motor
• Overheat sensor triggers alerts if motor temperature exceeds 212 degrees
  • LED on remote glows red and alarm on power unit sounds
• Sealed, 400-amp contactor transmits power from the vehicle's battery to the winch motor
  • Battery leads are color coded and printed with AWG size for easy installation
• Power unit includes contactor, aluminum housing with plastic sides, overheat alarm, and wiring
• Automatic, mechanical Cone Brake Structure holds 100 percent of the load while minimizing winch creep
  • Cone-shaped brake is mounted outside the drum to keep damaging heat away from motor and rope
• All-steel, 3-stage planetary gear train
  • Provides increased drum speed when compared with worm drives and 1- or 2-stage planetary gear trains
• Plastic, hand-held remote with 17' lead lets you operate winch from a safe distance
• Free-spooling clutch ensures fast rope payout and reduces wear on the motor
  • Gearbox can be rotated in 90-degree increments so you can reach the clutch handle no matter where you mount the winch
• 7/16" Diameter wire rope is strong and abrasion resistant
  • 90' Long galvanized steel cable
  • 1/2" Forged steel clevis hook and nylon hand-saver strap included
• Steel roller fairlead with thick frame
  • 4 Rollers reduce friction and wear on the rope
  • Black anodized finish resists corrosion
• Corrosion-resistant, die-cast aluminum motor and gearbox housings with matte black powder coat finish
  • Carbon steel motor tube resists internal corrosion
• Die-cast aluminum rear tie bars and thick steel side frames help to create a strong and rigid winch body

Specs:

• Rated line pull (with a single layer of wire rope around the drum): 16,500 lbs (static load)
  • Vehicle recovery capacity: 11,000 lbs
• Motor: 12-volt DC
  • Line pull at 0 lbs:
    • Power draw: 50 amps
    • Line speed: 18-1/2 FPM
  • Line pull at 16,500 lbs:
    • Power draw: 355 amps
    • Line speed: 4-1/2 FPM
• Gear ratio: 343:1
• Duty cycle: S3 5% (approximately 44 seconds on/14 minutes off)
• Braking: 100-percent load-holding mechanical
• Battery lead wire: 2 gauge
• Battery lead length: 6'
• Rope dimensions: 90' long x 7/16" (12 mm) diameter
• Winch dimensions: 25-7/8" long x 8-1/2" wide x 10" tall
• Drum dimensions: 3-1/2" diameter x 8" long
• 4-Bolt mounting pattern (center to center): 10" x 4-1/2"
• Distance between roller fairlead mounting holes (center to center): 10"
• Winch weight (with wire rope installed): 169 lbs
• Recommended battery size (for maximum power): 650 CCA
• Warranty:
  • Limited lifetime on mechanical components
  • 3-Year on electrical components

The Seal Gen2 recovery winch has all the features of ComeUp's comparable DV series winch - a wire rope, roller fairlead, overheat sensor, Cone Brake Structure, and wired remote - with some serious extras. The winch is sealed to IP68 standards for complete submersion in water or mud. The motor has a faster line speed, the die-cast aluminum rear tie bars are stronger, and the black matte powder coat finish is 3 times more corrosion resistant than the gray powder coat used for the DV series winches.

Heavy-Duty, 5.8-Horsepower Motor

The Seal Gen2 features a 5.8-horsepower, 12-volt DC motor with 16,500 lbs of line pull. This heavy-duty, series-wound motor is more powerful and more dependable than a permanent magnet motor, and it generates more torque and dispenses heat more efficiently when operating at high speeds. The motor is completely sealed for submersion in mud or water. And it's constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant materials including the die-cast aluminum housing, steel drum, carbon steel motor tube, copper battery terminals, and carbon steel hardware.

Integrated Overheat Sensor

There is a built-in sensor located inside the motor housing that monitors the motor temperature. If the motor exceeds 212 degrees, an audible alarm in the power unit sounds and the LED on the remote glows red. The LED and alarm will turn off when the motor has cooled and can be used again.

Power Unit with Sealed Contactor

The contactor - or solenoid - transmits power from the vehicle's battery to the winch motor. The 400-amp contactor - located inside the power unit - is sealed to meet IP68 specifications for water and weather resistance. The copper terminals and carbon steel hardware are corrosion resistant. The cables are color coded and printed with the AWG for easy installation.

There is a rubber-sealed plug on top of the power unit that houses the attachment port for the remote control. The plug prevents water from getting into the unit when you are not using the wired remote.

Free-Spooling Clutch with Rotating Handle

The Gen2 has a free-spool clutch with a rotating ring gear that enables you to pull out the rope by hand. This saves battery power, prevents the brake from wearing down prematurely, reduces wear on the motor, and is much faster than waiting for the drum to unroll the rope. To release the clutch for free-spooling simply pull and turn the spring-loaded handle. To reengage the clutch, lift and rotate the handle back to the position indicated by the icon on the label.

The clutch is driven by a hardened-steel, 3-stage planetary gear train. This provides more speed than traditional worm gear drives or 1- or 2-stage planetary gear trains.

The gearbox can be rotated in 90-degree increments so you can reposition the clutch handle to an easy-to-reach location. This is great when mounting foot-forward on custom and in-bumper applications or on a vehicle with a small engine where space is extremely limited.

The rustproof, die-cast aluminum gearbox is sealed to keep out moisture, and it has a black matte powder coat finish for corrosion resistance.

Automatic, Load-Holding Cone Brake Structure

The automatic CBS (Cone Brake Structure) holds 100 percent of the load without unintentional rope payout (or creep). It has a cone-shaped wheel that presses against the brake clamp when there is a load on the rope. The greater the load on the rope the harder the cone-shaped wheel presses against the clamp. This pressure creates enough friction to slow and ultimately stop the drum's rotation.

The cone brake is located on the outside of the drum so the heat created from friction is kept away from the motor and the rope. This prevents potentially damaging heat buildup near the motor.

Hand-Held Remote with LED

A wired, hand-held remote with a 17' lead and in/out rocker switch is included so you can control your winch from a safe distance. It has a built-in LED that turns green when you are powering the rope in or out, turns red to indicate an overheated motor, and turns off when the winch is inactive. Simply plug the waterproof remote into the power unit when you need to use it, and disconnect it to store it away when you aren't using it.

Wire Rope

The wire rope is made of high-strength, aircraft-grade galvanized steel that resists abrasions and is able to withstand harsh UV rays, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

The rope winds around a sealed, solid steel drum. The mounting flanges are strong enough to resist bending or breaking if the rope wrap becomes uneven and excess stress is put on the drum.

A hand-saver strap is included to use in conjunction with work gloves (sold separately) so that you can safely handle the rope and hook. A rock bag (BD500549 - sold separately) is also recommended. The rock bag helps prevent a broken rope from snapping back by forcing it to the ground.

The removable steel hook is made of high-strength forged steel that is heavy duty and rust resistant. It has a spring-loaded safety latch for quick fastening and removal. The hook attaches to the steel thimble on the end of the synthetic rope.

Roller Fairlead

The roller fairlead has a thick steel frame with 4 steel rollers. The rollers reduce friction when you're pulling the rope in or paying it out, and they prevent the rope from becoming pinched when pulling at extreme angles. It has a black powder coat finish and zinc-plated rollers that are tough and corrosion resistant. The fairlead installs with the included steel hardware.

Note: The roller fairlead does not mount directly to the winch - it typically attaches to tabs on the winch mounting plate that bolts to your bumper (sold separately) or grille guard (sold separately). ComeUp mounting channels and most aftermarket mounts include these tabs.

Rugged Construction

The Seal Gen2 winch is constructed of strong, durable materials that perform no matter the weather conditions or terrain. The die-cast aluminum motor and gearbox housing, the steel drum housing, the power unit and contactor, and the remote are sealed to IP68 standards. This means that the winch can be continuously submerged in 3' of water or mud and remain fully operational. The power unit is constructed of heavy-duty yet lightweight aluminum and plastic, and the hardware is made of corrosion-resistant carbon steel. The thick, steel side frame drum supports and die-cast aluminum rear tie bars help to create a strong and rigid winch body.

Installation

You will need a suitable mounting location to install the winch on the front of your vehicle. Winch mounts are built into many aftermarket bumpers and grille guards. Alternatively, you can install a universal front-mount plate (sold separately) to create a mounting point for both your winch and fairlead.

Note: This winch can only be installed foot-forward.

When you are mounting the winch on your bumper or grille guard, use the included wiring to connect the winch to your vehicle's battery. Quick connects (CU881076 - sold separately) are available to make removing and re-installing the winch easy.

Winch Line Pull Capacity

The line pull capacity of your winch is determined by the maximum load your winch can pull with a single layer of rope on the drum. As more layers of rope are wound onto the drum, pulling the same load requires more force, leading to a loss in winching power. With a 2nd layer of rope around the drum, your line pull capacity is reduced by approximately 14 percent. With 3 layers on the drum, the line pull capacity is reduced by approximately 23 percent, and with 4 layers on the drum it is reduced by approximately 35 percent.

Note: It is recommended that you begin any line pull with a minimum of 5 wraps and a maximum of 2 layers of rope on the drum.

Vehicle Recovery and Winch Capacity

To select the appropriate off-road/recovery winch for your application, determine your gross vehicle weight. The GVW is the stand-alone weight of your vehicle plus the weight of any items in and on the vehicle. Once you have determined the GVW of your vehicle, choose a winch with a capacity that is 1-1/2 times your GVW. Using that formula, this winch - with a 16,500-pound capacity - will work for vehicles with an approximate GVW of 11,000 pounds.

Rolling Load Winch Capacity

To calculate your winch's rolling load capacity - the amount of weight it can pull up an incline - you must multiply the line pull capacity by a factor determined by the degree of the incline.

The multiplication factors shown in the chart, right, include a 10-percent rolling friction factor.

Note: A 5-percent - or 3-degree - incline is a 1/2' rise over a 10' distance. Follow the chart to determine your winch's rolling load capacity.

Double-Line Pulling

Increase the pulling capacity of your winch by doubling up the rope with a pulley block (CU881082 - sold separately). Secure the pulley block to a tree saver strap (CU881091 - sold separately) with a bow shackle (CU881092 - sold separately) to provide a strong anchor for your double-line pull. Or use an 8-piece rigging kit (CU881662 - sold separately) that includes everything you need for heavy-duty recovery. Using double-line operation will approximately double your winch's pulling capacity.

295620 ComeUp Seal Gen2 16.5 Off-Road Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 16,500 lbs