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Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma
Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma

Mean Mother 4x4 Winch with Synthetic Rope | 12500LB | Tough Mumma

by Mean Mother 4x4
SKU MMEW125S
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Tough Mumma 12,500lb Winch with Synthetic Rope by Mean Mother 4x4

When you’re out in the bush, stuck in a washed-out rut or nosed into a muddy creek crossing, the only thing that really matters is whether your gear shows up when you need it. That’s exactly where the Mean Mother Tough Mumma shines. It’s a budget-friendly 12,500lb winch that delivers serious pulling power, dependable performance, and the kind of durability you usually expect from gear twice the price.

Built specifically for Australian conditions, the Tough Mumma is engineered to handle water, dust, steep climbs, and off-camber recoveries without fuss. An IP68-rated sealed design keeps the elements out, while the high-strength synthetic rope is lighter, safer, and easier to handle than traditional steel cable. Reinforced tie bars and fail-safe braking round things out, giving you confident, controlled recoveries whether you’re touring solo or towing a camper into remote country.

If you’re chasing a winch that hits the sweet spot between strength, speed, safety, and value, and you want it backed by a trusted Australian-owned brand, the Mean Mother Tough Mumma 12,000lb Winch with Synthetic Rope is built to get you home every time.

Key Features

Built for Australian Conditions

IP68-rated for complete water and dust protection, giving you reliable performance through river crossings, mud, and bull-dust tracks.

Stronger, Safer and Lighter

Fitted with a high-strength UHMWPE synthetic rope that floats and is much safer and easier to handle than steel cable.

Minimises Twist Under Load

Engineered to keep the rope tracking straight and stable when the pressure’s on, helping reduce rope twist and uneven spooling.

Tough as Nails Construction

Built with wider, stronger tie bars to maximise strength and long-term durability in harsh off-road terrain.

Fast, Fail-Proof Operation

Delivers rapid line speeds paired with heavy-duty synthetic rope and a fail-safe braking system for consistent, controlled recoveries.

Australian Owned and Operated

Backed by an Australian-owned company with over 50 years of experience in off-road and recovery gear.

Peace of Mind Warranty

Every Tough Mumma 4x4 winch includes a 5-year mechanical and electrical manufacturer warranty for added confidence.

Specifications

Rated line pull 12,500 lbs (5670 kg) single line
Motor Series wound 6.6hp / 4.9kw, 12V DC
Gear Train 3-stage planetary
Gear Ratio 216:1
Clutch Sliding ring gear
Braking Action Automatic in the drum
Fairlead Aluminium Hawse fairlead
Synthetic Rope 10 mm × 26 m
Drum Size 63 mm × 223 mm
Dimensions 563 mm × 161.5 mm × 196 mm
Mounting Bolt Pattern 10″ × 4.5″ (254 mm × 114.3 mm)
Battery Requirement 650 CCA minimum
Packing Size 630 mm × 215 mm × 390 mm
Net Weight 30.5 kg

 

Performance

Line Pull 0 lbs 4000 lbs 6000 lbs 9500 lbs 12,500 lbs
Line Pull (kg) 0 1814 2722 4309 5670
Speed (FPM) 32.5 15.1 13.1 10.5 9.2
Speed (MPM) 10 4.6 4 3.2 2.8
Motor Current (Amps) 70 210 260 380 420

 

Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4
Rated Line Pull (lbs) 12,500 10,000 8600 7500
Rated Line Pull (kg) 5670 4536 3629 3402
Cable Capacity (ft) 17.6 37 63 85
Cable Capacity (m) 5.4 11.4 19.4 26

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