Can the Superwinch LP Series Solenoid # SW90-12877 Be Used w/Warrior 18K Winch?

Published 10/27/2026

Question:

I have a warrior winch 18,000lb and i am wanting to know if your product will work with this winch your product number is sw90-12877 it looks like mine but i dont see the amps on your product the warrior spec are as follows Max Amps = 600 A Voltage = 12v Winches From 8000lb to 25,000lb Wireless Remote Compatible Series Wound and Permanent Magnet Motors please let me know asap thanks Josh

asked by: Josh N

Expert Reply:

Hi Josh,

The Replacement Solenoid for Superwinch LP Series Winches part # SW90-12877 cannot be used in an 18K Warrior winch. Like you mentioned, the amp draw and capacity are different between the two. The Superwinch solenoid is made for lighter rated winches and only has an amp draw of 185A to 230A at a 30% duty cycle. The Warrior 18K winch draws significantly more power under load, somewhere around 400 to 500 amps. The official Warrior solenoid/contactor is a heavy duty 600A solenoid, it's part number is CON012-CAD but we don't offer it at this time.

Are you only needing to replace the solenoid?

expert reply by: Claire H

Josh N.

10/27/2026

Do you have anything that would work? Thanks josh

Claire H.

10/27/2026

@JoshN I'm sorry but we don't have a 600A solenoid that could directly replace the Warrior one. The only 600A solenoid we have is the Bulldog Winch #BDW87QB, but it's a power-interrupt solenoid, not a reversing contactor suitable for directly replacing the Warrior unit.