Some jobs still favour steel. Wire rope shrugs off dragging over rock and gravel, it does not care about UV or grit worked into the fibres, and it costs less to replace when a working truck earns its keep in a quarry or a woodlot rather than on a trail. The Warn ZEON XC 10 is the steel-rope version of the low-profile XC: 10,000 lb of single-line pull, 80' of 3/8" steel wire rope and a steel roller fairlead, in a body only 22.06" long and 7.83" tall because the control pack tucks below the top of the tie plate. That compact envelope is what puts a genuine 10,000 lb winch behind a stubby bumper, a high-clearance bumper or a hidden mount where a full-height winch will not go. Underneath it is the same premium hardware as the rest of the family: a 3-stage planetary geartrain, a Warn-exclusive low-profile Albright contactor, an automatic six-segment cone brake, and IP68 and IP69K sealing throughout. Engineered, tested and assembled in Clackamas, Oregon.
What's Included:
Warn ZEON XC 10 winch, 10,000 lb rated line pull
3/8" x 80' steel wire rope, pre-spooled
Steel roller fairlead
Hook with hook strap
Ruggedized corded remote with 12' lead
Mounting hardware kit
Warn owner's manual and installation instructions
Features
Steel Wire Rope, for Work That Chews Line Up 80' of 3/8" steel wire rope over a steel roller fairlead. Steel tolerates being dragged across rock, gravel and mill yards in a way synthetic does not, it is unaffected by UV and grit, and it is cheaper to replace. The trade is weight and handling: always wear gloves, and never step over a loaded line.
10,000 lb in a 7.83" Tall Body Overall length 22.06", height 7.83", maximum front-to-back depth 6.73", because the control pack sits below the top of the tie plate instead of on the drum. That is the whole reason the XC exists: a full 10,000 lb winch that fits hidden mounts, stubby bumpers and high-clearance bumpers where a 10.52" tall winch fouls the grille or the crash bar.
Warn Publishes the Pull-by-Layer Numbers Rated 10,000 lb on the first drum layer, then 8,246 lb, 7,015 lb, 6,104 lb and 5,402 lb across layers two to five. Most brands quote the first number only. With steel rope stacking on the drum, knowing where your real capacity sits is worth more than the headline.
Roller Fairlead, Feet-Down or Feet-Forward The included steel roller fairlead is the correct pairing for wire rope: it guides the line under side load without the sharp bearing surface a hawse would present to steel. Like the rest of the XC fairleads, it works in both feet-down and feet-forward installs, so no separate offset fairlead is needed.
Mounting Flexibility Nothing Else Matches The remote socket relocates up to 9" from the control pack with no disassembly. The control pack can be moved off the winch entirely with Warn's relocation kits (PN 111872 for 31", PN 111991 for 78"). The motor rotates up to 90 degrees forward with the control pack following it, and the transmission clocks to five positions.
Sealed to IP68 and IP69K O-ring rubber sealing runs through the complete winch, rated IP68 for submersion and IP69K for high-pressure spray. Corrosion-resistant black fasteners and a satin-black powder coat are specified to 408 hours of salt spray, which matters on a truck that works through winters.
Automatic Load-Holding Cone Brake A six-segment mechanical cone brake holds the load automatically, giving controlled, stoppable movement partway through a pull rather than a winch you have to babysit.
Fitment & Compatibility
Application
Fit
Working trucks in rock, gravel, logging and quarry environments
✓ Yes, this is the case for steel rope
Hidden winch mounts and behind-bumper installs
✓ Yes, the XC envelope is built for it
Stubby and high-clearance aftermarket bumpers
✓ Yes
Mid-size trucks, full-size SUVs and built Jeep Wranglers
✓ Yes, correct capacity
Half-ton full-size trucks
✓ Yes for most builds, step up to the XC 12 if the truck runs heavy
3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks
● Under-sized, choose the XC 12 or the XC 14-S
Fit guidance: This is a universal-fit winch, not a vehicle-specific kit. It uses the industry-standard 10" x 4.5" 4-bolt pattern and measures 22.06" long, 7.83" tall and 6.73" deep front to back. Warn's sizing guidance is a winch rated at roughly 1.5 times your vehicle's loaded weight, so 10,000 lb covers rigs up to about 6,600 lb. One extra check for the steel-rope version: the roller fairlead needs a mount opening sized for a roller rather than a flat hawse, so confirm your bumper or mount accepts one. The mount is sold separately.
Specifications
Model: ZEON XC 10
Warn Part Number: 110410
Rated Line Pull (single line, first layer): 10,000 lb
Motor and Transmission Clocking: Motor rotates up to 90 degrees forward; transmission clocks to 5 positions
Sealing: IP68 submersion and IP69K high-pressure spray
Corrosion Protection: 408-hour salt spray, OEM-grade fasteners
Finish: Satin-black powder coat
Overall Length: 22.06"
Overall Height: 7.83"
Depth (maximum front to back): 6.73"
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10" x 4.5"
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72"
Shipping Weight: About 101 lb
UPC: 012748122845
Warranty: Limited lifetime mechanical, 7 years electrical
Assembled In: Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Installation
Type: Bolt-in to a winch mount, plate or bumper with the standard 10" x 4.5" 4-bolt pattern; wiring direct to the battery · Time: About 1 to 2 hours · Tools: Metric socket set, torque wrench, battery terminal wrench, heavy gloves for handling the wire rope; a second person to lift the winch, it is about 101 lb in the box · Difficulty: Intermediate, DIY-friendly with basic electrical experience
Set the winch into the mount and torque the four bolts, fit the steel roller fairlead, then route the 2 gauge battery leads clear of the exhaust and any moving steering or suspension parts. Position the remote socket before you refit the bumper; it relocates up to 9" without disassembly. Wire rope needs one job the synthetic versions do not: before the first real pull, spool the line on under load so the bottom wraps bed down tightly, otherwise a loaded outer wrap will bury itself into loose layers underneath. Wear gloves whenever you handle steel line.
Watch the model-specific installation walkthrough:
Resources
Everything you need for your Warn ZEON XC 10 Winch, in one place.
Warranty. Limited lifetime mechanical warranty and 7-year electrical warranty from Warn Industries, backed by a global service network and Warn's US-based customer service team. Rope, finish, and damage from overloading, misuse or improper installation are not covered.
Free shipping. This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.
Inspect on delivery. Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.
Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.
About Warn
Warn Industries has been building vehicle recovery equipment since 1948, when the company's locking hub turned surplus military Jeeps into usable civilian vehicles. Winches followed, and for most of the last half-century a Warn winch has been the default answer on a truck bumper. Warn designs, tests and assembles its premium winches at its own ISO-quality facility in Clackamas, Oregon, and publishes real performance data, including line speed and motor current at every load point and pulling capacity at every drum layer, rather than a single headline number.
The ZEON XC is the compact member of that premium family. It is built on the ZEON XD foundation but reshaped around an all-new low-profile control box that sits below the winch tie plate, with a bus bar connection to the motor and a Warn-exclusive low-profile Albright contactor. The remote socket relocates up to 9" from the control pack without disassembly, the control pack itself can be moved off the winch entirely with Warn's relocation kits, the motor rotates up to 90 degrees forward, and the transmission clocks to five different positions. Warn offers the XC with steel rope, with Spydura synthetic rope, or as a bare drum, so you can match the line to the work. It carries a limited lifetime mechanical warranty and a seven-year electrical warranty through a global service network.
Prestige Truck is an authorized Warn dealer. Every winch we ship is new, factory-sealed, covered by the full Warn factory warranty, and supported by Warn's US-based service team and parts supply.
See it on a truck
ZEON XC: For Work Or Race
A short from Warn showing the XC line working.
Useful for seeing how little space the winch occupies once it is mounted.
How To Install Winch Rope On A Warn ZEON
Warn's guide to seating line in the patented rope anchor and spooling it onto the drum.
Worth watching before your first re-spool, because bedding the bottom wraps in properly matters even more with steel than with synthetic.
ZEON XC: For Work Or Race
A short from Warn showing the XC line working.
Useful for seeing how little space the winch occupies once it is mounted.
How To Install Winch Rope On A Warn ZEON
Warn's guide to seating line in the patented rope anchor and spooling it onto the drum.
Worth watching before your first re-spool, because bedding the bottom wraps in properly matters even more with steel than with synthetic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
Steel rope or synthetic? How do I choose?
Steel wins where the line gets abused: dragged across rock, gravel, stumps and mill yards, left out in the sun, or replaced often on a working truck. Synthetic wins on handling and safety, because it is far lighter, easier to manage one-handed, and stores much less energy if it parts. This SKU is the steel version; the ZEON XC 10-S is the same winch with 100' of Spydura synthetic and a hawse fairlead.
Why a roller fairlead instead of a hawse?
Steel wire rope needs rollers. A flat hawse presents a sharp bearing edge that will damage wire rope under side load, so Warn pairs steel line with a four-roller steel fairlead. It is included. Check that your mount's fairlead opening is sized for a roller rather than a hawse before ordering.
How much does it actually pull with line on the drum?
10,000 lb on the first layer, then 8,246 lb, 7,015 lb, 6,104 lb and 5,402 lb across layers two to five. Warn publishes the whole curve. Before a heavy pull, spool out more line so you are working closer to the drum, or add a snatch block.
Will it fit a hidden mount?
Yes, that is what the XC is for: 22.06" long, 7.83" tall and 6.73" deep front to back, because the control pack sits below the tie plate. Confirm the maximum winch dimensions your mount publishes, remember to allow for a roller fairlead rather than a flat hawse, and consider the optional control pack relocation kit for a fully concealed install.
Why is it heavier than the synthetic version?
Steel rope. This SKU ships at about 101 lb against roughly 76 lb for the ZEON XC 10-S with Spydura. The winch itself is identical; the difference is 80' of wire rope and a steel roller fairlead instead of synthetic line and an aluminum hawse.
Does it have wireless control?
No. The XC ships with a ruggedized corded remote on a 12' lead. Warn's HUB wireless receiver is integrated into the ZEON XD and ZEON XP control packs rather than the XC's low-profile pack.
