Carbon Offroad 6K Electric Winch with Synthetic Rope

The CW-XD6 is designed for small 4WDs, caravans, trailers, boats, and similar lighter applications. It's been used on Suzuki Jimnys, mounted in vans for loading heavy gear, on boat trailers, and on livestock trailers for operating cattle gates. The compact dimensions (385 x 115 x 119mm) and integrated mounting plate make it a practical fit for small-form-factor bars and trailer pedestals.

Yes, 6,000lb (2,725kg) is well suited to a Jimny and most light 4WDs. A good rule of thumb is to run a winch rated at 1.5 times the gross vehicle mass, a Jimny sits around 1,400kg GVM, which puts the 6K in a comfortable margin. For more demanding recoveries on a heavier-laden vehicle, a snatch block doubles effective pulling capacity to 12,000lb if you need it.

The CW-XD6 is rated IP66 for the winch body and solenoid (the remote control and switch are excluded from this rating). IP66 means fully protected against dust ingress and against powerful water jets from any direction, suitable for water crossings and muddy conditions. It's not rated for prolonged submersion, so avoid running the winch submerged for extended periods.

The CW-XD6 ships with 16m of 6.5mm diameter synthetic rope. For most trailer and light 4WD applications 16m is sufficient, though if your recovery scenarios involve longer distances to an anchor point, aftermarket 6.5mm synthetic rope is easy to source. Synthetic rope is the right choice here: lighter, safer, no sharp burrs, and it floats.

Both a wireless remote control and a handlebar mini-rocker switch are included in the box at no extra cost. The mini-rocker is ideal for ATV-style or fixed mounting applications, while the wireless gives you the flexibility to operate from a distance. Both remotes control power in and power out.

The CW-XD6 comes with a lifetime mechanical warranty and a 5 year electrical warranty. That's the same warranty tier as Carbon's larger 4x4 winch range, which reflects the quality of components used regardless of the winch's compact size.

The CW-XD6 uses a mounting bolt pattern of 167mm x 76mm with an integrated mounting plate, designed for trailer pedestals, small-form-factor bars, and ATV mounting locations. Measure your mounting point before ordering, this is a different pattern to the standard 254mm x 114.3mm used on full-size 4x4 winches, so it won't be a drop-in on a full-size bullbar winch mount.

Carbon recommends a minimum of 650 CCA for winching. At rated load the winch draws up to 240 amps, which is well within what most standard 12V vehicle batteries handle for typical pulling durations. Ensure your wiring and fusing are appropriate for the current draw, follow Carbon's installation guide for cable sizing and battery connection.