Reviews: Smittybilt X2O GEN3 12K Winch with Synthetic Rope - 98812

Easy to install and easy to operate. Got to use it on my first off road adventure

Worked great for me. Had returned other brands because they would not fit. I have an original 10th anniversary Rubicon and the setup is offset. The winch that perfect due to the size and is about 3 in shorter on the driver's side. It was also thinner than the other ones and therefore did not rub against my grill.

Easy install and most versatile mounting options and the best pulling power and speed against others as well as light weight.

Simple install on my Fab4 bumper for my 21 Bronco. Only issue it’s it doesn’t come with a fair lead mount. So unless your bumper is set up for one you’ll need to get one.

Was easy to install with the Apollo series bumper. It took about five hours for the winch and bumper.

Installed easily - worked as described. Have not had any issues

Excellent winch perfect as advertised. Ready to preform straight out of the box.

Great quality. Nice remote. It's working great so far.

Bought this for my gx470 it’s great. Already used it twice no problem

Winch is awesome. Installed on my 2022 gladiator diesel rubicon with the mopar metal bumper and the atp winch plate. Fit perfect.

Quality, build and overall look is amazing. Glad i went with the new x20 gen 3

I mounted this winch on a 2020 Jeep Rubicon JL with an American Trail Products winch plate. It fit perfectly with no modification. The winch has a very low profile and sleek armored look. It is enclosed enough to where I cannot see the synthetic line when looking at the winch from the front or top without trying to see through the fairlead. The wireless remote is light weight but seems well built. I have not had an opportunity to pull with the winch yet but based on visual looks and quality feel of the winch it surpasses my expectations.

I installed the X20 on my '23 Rubicon Unlimited last month. I put it on at the same time I installed an ARB Bondi Deluxe bumper (I don't think I could have installed it after). The fit was snug but nothing touches or rubs. Installation was easy with instructions and hardware provided. I haven't been off-road yet but the winch seems to work easy and smooth. The engagement knob works well. I mostly ordered this winch because of the remote. The trigger grip is nice and it is nice to have 1 remote for both wired and wireless. Magnet is ok. Distance from winch when fully charged seems good. I was quite disappointed with the control buttons. They are on the top for direction and bottom for flashlight. Really have to use 2 hands for those. Also the instructions say the flashlight will only last 15 minutes. They should have put a bigger/stronger battery in so it would last longer. It's lightweight and it wouldn't add much weight. These are why it lost a star. The light on the front doesn't illuminate anything but it looks kind of cool.

I’ve only had this winch for a few weeks so I can’t provide a thorough review of its reliability. The winch does seem to be very well built however and mounting was easy with instructions provided. The only issue I have is that the mounting screws for the winch and fairlead were to short.