This is the working truck's ZEON XC. Twelve thousand pounds of single-line pull, 80' of 3/8" steel wire rope and a steel roller fairlead, all inside a body 22.06" long and 7.83" tall because Warn moved the control pack below the top of the tie plate. Steel line is the right choice when the rope spends its life dragged over rock and gravel, sitting in the sun on a fleet truck, or being replaced on a schedule rather than treated as a consumable to baby. And the low-profile shape means the whole thing still tucks behind a stubby bumper, a high-clearance bumper or a hidden mount that a 10.52" tall winch cannot use. The hardware is the same premium set as the rest of the family: 3-stage planetary geartrain, Warn-exclusive low-profile Albright contactor, automatic six-segment cone brake, IP68 and IP69K sealing throughout, and a 408-hour salt-spray finish. Engineered, tested and assembled in Clackamas, Oregon.
What's Included:
Warn ZEON XC 12 winch, 12,000 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
12,000 lb on Steel Line The capacity a loaded half-ton or a 3/4-ton wants, paired with 80' of 3/8" steel wire rope and a steel roller fairlead. Steel takes abrasion, UV and grit without complaint, and on a truck that works for a living it is cheaper to replace than synthetic. Handle it with gloves and never step over a loaded line.
Only 7.83" Tall Overall length 22.06", height 7.83", maximum front-to-back depth 6.73". The control pack sits below the top of the tie plate rather than on the drum, which is what lets a 12,000 lb winch go into hidden mounts, stubby bumpers and high-clearance bumpers where a full-height winch will not fit.
Warn Publishes the Pull-by-Layer Numbers Rated 12,000 lb on the first drum layer, then 9,895 lb, 8,418 lb, 7,325 lb and 6,483 lb across layers two to five. That curve matters with steel line, because wire rope stacks in tighter, more predictable layers and it is easy to forget how much capacity you have given away by pulling with the drum nearly full.
Roller Fairlead, Feet-Down or Feet-Forward The included steel roller fairlead is the correct pairing for wire rope: rollers guide the line under side load instead of presenting the sharp bearing edge a hawse would. Like every XC fairlead 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.
Automatic Load-Holding Cone Brake A six-segment mechanical cone brake holds the load automatically, giving controlled, stoppable movement partway through a pull. At 12,000 lb on steel line, that control is what keeps a recovery orderly.
Fitment & Compatibility
Application
Fit
Working and fleet trucks in rock, gravel, logging and quarry environments
Hidden winch mounts, stubby and high-clearance bumpers
✓ Yes, the XC envelope is built for it
Mid-size trucks and stock SUVs
● Works, but the XC 10 is the better size and price match
1-ton trucks and camper rigs
● Step up to 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 roughly 1.5 times your vehicle's loaded weight, so 12,000 lb covers rigs up to about 8,000 lb. As with any steel-rope winch, confirm your bumper or mount takes a roller fairlead rather than a flat hawse. The mount is sold separately, and a fully concealed install may also need the optional control pack relocation kit.
Specifications
Model: ZEON XC 12
Warn Part Number: 110412
Rated Line Pull (single line, first layer): 12,000 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: 012748122852
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 wants one extra step the synthetic versions do not: spool the line on under load before the first real pull so the bottom wraps bed down tight, or a loaded outer wrap will bury itself into the loose layers underneath. At 488 amps of rated-load draw, confirm the battery meets the 650 CCA minimum. Wear gloves whenever you handle steel line.
Watch the model-specific installation walkthrough:
Resources
Everything you need for your Warn ZEON XC 12 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.
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.
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How this compares to similar models
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Model
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Warn's guide to seating line in the patented rope anchor and spooling it onto the drum.
Worth watching before the 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, and how little space the winch takes up once it is mounted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
Is steel rope the right choice for me?
If the truck works for a living, probably yes. Steel handles being dragged over rock, gravel and stumps, it ignores UV and grit, and it is cheaper to replace on a schedule. If the winch is on a weekend rig and you value one-handed handling and a line that does not store dangerous energy if it parts, the ZEON XC 12-S with 80' of Spydura Pro synthetic is the same winch with the other line.
Why a roller fairlead rather than a hawse?
Wire rope needs rollers. A flat hawse presents a sharp bearing edge that damages steel line under side load, so Warn ships this SKU with a four-roller steel fairlead. Confirm your bumper or mount has a fairlead opening sized for a roller before ordering.
What does it pull with rope on the drum?
12,000 lb on the first layer, then 9,895 lb, 8,418 lb, 7,325 lb and 6,483 lb across layers two to five. Warn publishes the whole curve for this model. Spool out more line before a heavy pull so you are working closer to the drum, or add a snatch block.
Will it fit a hidden or stubby bumper?
That is what the XC is designed for: 22.06" long, 7.83" tall and 6.73" deep front to back, versus 10.52" for a full-height ZEON XD. Check the maximum winch dimensions your mount publishes, allow for a roller fairlead rather than a flat hawse, and consider the optional control pack relocation kit if the install is fully concealed.
Why does it weigh 101 lb when the synthetic version is around 78 lb?
The line and the fairlead. The winch itself is identical to the ZEON XC 12-S; this one carries 80' of steel wire rope and a steel roller fairlead instead of Spydura Pro and an aluminum hawse. Factor that into your mount and bumper load calculations.
Does it support Warn's HUB wireless app?
No. The XC ships with a ruggedized corded remote on a 12' lead. The HUB wireless receiver is built into the ZEON XD and ZEON XP control packs, not the XC's low-profile pack.
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