OPENROAD 13500 lb Recovery Winch with Synthetic Rope and 2 Wireless Remotes
- Winch
- Better rated than 76%
A well-equipped 13,500 lb winch with synthetic rope, dual wireless remotes and sealed housing, worth a look for recovery duty as long as the bolt pattern lines up.
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How it ranks among the 21 winches we track
4.6★ across 428 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
428 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Panther Series 3S is Openroad's 13,500 lb electric recovery winch for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and trailers. It pairs a 3/8 inch by 85 foot synthetic rope with an IP68 sealed housing and ships with a wired controller plus two wireless remotes.
Openroad lists a fixed 10 by 4.5 inch bolt pattern for mounting and Dacromet coated hardware for corrosion resistance. The company flags that internal installs need enough clearance for the control box, so measure before assuming it drops straight into an existing winch bracket.
- 3/8 inch by 85 ft synthetic winch rope
- 13,500 lb breaking capacity
- IP68 waterproof housing
- Ships with control box, fairlead, hook, strap and mounting bolts
Who it's for
Truck, Jeep and trailer owners who need a mid-size electric winch for off-road recovery or towing jobs. Less suited to anyone whose mounting plate or bumper doesn't match the stated bolt spacing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 13,500 lb rope capacity covers most truck and Jeep recovery jobs
- Synthetic rope is lighter and easier to spool than steel cable
- Wired remote plus two wireless remotes for flexible control
- IP68 sealing and Dacromet coated hardware resist water and corrosion
- No motor line speed or amp draw specs are given
- Fixed 10 by 4.5 inch bolt pattern limits mounting to a matching plate
- Control box needs interior clearance for an internal install
Performance notes
The 13,500 lb breaking capacity on the synthetic rope gives working headroom above typical truck and Jeep recovery loads, and the IP68 rating covers mud and water crossings. Dacromet coated screws resist the corrosion that plain steel hardware picks up outdoors.
Specifications
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in winches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENROAD 13500 lb Recovery Winch with Synthetic Rope and 2 Wireless RemotesThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 428 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 9500lb Winch with Steel CableSmittybilt | 4.7 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Superwinch 1130220 LT3000 12V DC Winch 3Superwinch | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| WARN PullzAll 120V AC Electric Winch with 1/2 TonWarn | 4.5 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| NEIKO 02256A Come Along WinchNeiko | 4.3 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Openroad winches
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the rope length and diameter on the Openroad Panther Series 3S winch?
A 3/8 inch diameter, 85 foot synthetic rope rated to a 13,500 lb breaking capacity.
Does the Openroad 13500 lb winch include a wireless remote?
Yes, it comes with one wired controller and two wireless remotes along with the control box kit.
What bolt pattern does the Openroad winch need for mounting?
The mounting holes measure 10 inches by 4.5 inches, so the bracket or bumper plate needs to match that spacing.