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.
