Carbon TANK - 20000lb Winch 12V [Clearance]

The Carbon Offroad TANK 20000lb Winch is a force to be reckoned with — built to dominate recovery situations where strength, reliability, and design matter most. Representing a new generation in the Carbon Offroad lineup, the TANK stands for indestructible, bulletproof performance. It’s everything you expect from a heavy-duty winch, without the unnecessary weight.

Engineering & Construction
Modern off-road builds are already packed with gear and upgrades that add weight. The TANK helps offset that by combining smart materials with advanced design. CNC-machined billet alloys and precision-cast aluminium housings make up the frame and gearbox, while the critical winch drum remains steel for uncompromising durability. Finished with a cast-alloy control box and solid alloy fairlead, the TANK is both rugged and refined — built for those who value function and design equally.

Sealing & Waterproofing
Each TANK winch motor and drum frame is assembled as one sealed unit and pressure-tested to 20 PSI — the equivalent of 14 m underwater. It must pass this test before leaving the factory, guaranteeing complete watertight integrity. The gearbox housing adds a two-stage mechanical and rubber O-ring system, keeping water out to IP69K standards. Whether you’re tackling river crossings or deep mud, this winch stays sealed and ready.

Specifications

• Rated pulling power: 20,000 lb (9072 kg)
• Power: 12 V DC (also available in 24 V configuration)
• Motor: 7.8 HP series-wound, intermittent duty cycle
• Cabling: 25 mm² conduited cable with terminated lugs
• Hand control: 2-in-1 rechargeable wireless or plug-in wired loom (spare battery included)
• IP rating: IP68 — motor unit pressure-tested to 20 PSI
• Hook: high-strength forged alloy, wide-gate design
• Control box: cast-alloy housing with 600 amp solenoid and inbuilt wireless receiver
• Isolator: heavy-duty marine-grade rotary switch with mounting bracket
• Winch housing: precision-machined aluminium alloy
• Gear train: 440:1 ratio, four-stage planetary gearset
• Clutch: rotating ring-gear design for quick engagement/disengagement
• Synthetic rope: 21 m × 14 mm UHMWPE fibre
• Drum diameter: 88 mm
• Battery: minimum 650 CCA required for winching
• Weight: 37 kg (shipping), 33.4 kg (as fitted)

Performance & Control
A 7.8 HP series-wound motor powers a 440:1 four-stage planetary gearset for smooth, controlled torque. The integrated gear-train brake prevents drum heat buildup that could damage synthetic rope during sustained pulls. A rotating ring-gear clutch ensures easy engagement, while the 12-volt configuration offers dependable performance across full-size 4×4s, overland rigs, and heavy recovery setups.

Mounting & Flexibility
The TANK’s control box can be mounted directly over the drum using threaded tie-bar holes, over the motor with supplied brackets, or remotely with optional hardware. Its versatile mounting pattern fits the industry-standard 254 mm × 114.3 mm (10 × 4.5 in) bolt spacing, making installation straightforward on most 4WD platforms.

What’s in the Box

• Tank winch with synthetic rope
• Control box kit with cables
• Battery earth cable
• 2-in-1 wireless remote control with plug-in cable backup
• Alloy fairlead (standard offset)
• Forged alloy hook with mounting and split pins
• Mounting bolt kit (includes fairlead bolts)
• “Over-motor” control-box mounting brackets
• Rotary battery isolator switch with connecting cable and bracket
• Hook safety strap
• Instruction manual

Rated Line Pull
1st layer — 20,000 lb (9072 kg) / 16–21 m rope out
2nd layer — 16,216 lb (7371 kg) / 11–16 m rope out
3rd layer — 13,636 lb (6198 kg) / 1–11 m rope out

Line Speed & Amp Draw

• No load — 5 m/min (16.4 ft/min) @ 85 A
• 6000 lb (2721 kg) — 2.25 m/min @ 185 A
• 10,000 lb (4563 kg) — 1.55 m/min @ 275 A
• 15,000 lb (6803 kg) — 1.0 m/min @ 425 A
• 20,000 lb (9072 kg) — 0.8 m/min @ 430 A

Warranty

• Limited Lifetime Geartrain / 5-Year Electrical Warranty
• 5-Year Water Ingress Protection Warranty
• Designed and tested for Australian and international off-road conditions.

Partner item — ships directly from Carbon Offroad USA.