WARN 16.5ti Heavyweight Winch 16,500 lb Steel Rope – 68801

The WARN 16.5ti Heavyweight Winch is the highest-capacity and most technologically advanced truck winch WARN has ever built. Designed for 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, heavy recovery vehicles, and extreme off-road rigs, the 16.5ti delivers an immense 16,500 lb single-line pulling capacity with exceptional durability and reliability.

Built around WARN’s thermometric winch technology, the 16.5ti provides real-time temperature feedback through an LED-equipped remote, helping prevent overheating during long, demanding pulls. Extreme-duty sealing protects critical components from water, mud, and debris, while a high-speed series-wound motor and 3-stage planetary geartrain deliver faster line speeds with reduced amp draw compared to traditional heavyweight winches.

Key Features

• 16,500 lb single-line pulling capacity

• 12V electric heavyweight recovery winch

• Thermometric monitoring with LED remote feedback

• Extreme-duty sealing for harsh environments

• Series-wound, high-speed motor

• Durable 3-stage planetary geartrain

• Automatic mechanical cone brake for superior control

• Aluminum control box cover for added electronics protection

• 90 ft of 7/16-inch steel wire rope

• Roller fairlead included

• Chip-resistant powder-coated finish with primer undercoating

Technical Specifications

• Voltage: 12V DC

• Motor Type: Series Wound

• Gear Ratio: 315:1

• Drive Style: 3-stage planetary

• Brake Type: Automatic mechanical cone

• Free Spooling: Yes (rotating ring gear clutch)

• Rated Line Pull: 16,500 lbs

• Line Speed (No Load): 23.6 ft/min

• Rope Diameter: 7/16 in

• Rope Length: 90 ft

• Rope Material: Steel

• Fairlead Type: Roller

• Recommended Battery: Minimum 650 CCA

• Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72 in

• Mounting Pattern: 4.5 x 10 inches

• Color: Argent Gray

• Weight: Approx. 134–138 lbs

• Winch Mount: Required (not included)

Important Note
The thermometric indicator on the 16.5ti is not compatible with the WARN HUB Wireless Receiver. Heat warning functionality is not available when using the HUB Wireless Receiver with this winch.

What’s Included

• WARN 16.5ti Heavyweight Winch

• 90 ft Steel Wire Rope

• Roller Fairlead

• Thermometric LED Handheld Remote (12 ft cord)

• Control Box

• Installation Instructions

Warranty

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on Mechanical Components

• Limited 7-Year Warranty on Electrical Components