Recovery winch sizing

Winch size calculator

Enter GVWR and terrain. Get the minimum rated line pull (GVWR × 1.5 × terrain), then a 4,500 / 6,000 / 12,000 lb class — or NO_MATCH.

Recovery winch sizing

Result

Enter values to begin.

Required ≈ GVWR × 1.5 × terrain (1.0 firm / 1.1 moderate / 1.25 extreme). Classes: 4,500 · 6,000 · 12,000 lb first-wrap rating. Not a recovery plan.

Guides

GVWR rule, terrain factors, and first-wrap limits.

Tools

Same tool with room for examples.

Reference

When each class fits — and when none do.