The PSW654-8K is a 9,000 lb 12V worm gear winch with the compact 8 in drum — built for continuous-duty pulling where mounting space is tight. The worm gear is mechanically self-locking by design: once you stop pulling, the load stays exactly where you stopped it. 470:1 ratio, 14 fpm line speed, 1.5 HP DC motor.
Why pick the 8 in drum over the 11 in?
Two reasons. The 8 in drum has a smaller footprint — useful when you’re mounting in a tight frame or simply want to save space on the install. Trade-off: the 8 in holds 100 ft of ⅜ in rope versus 125 ft for the 11 in version.
- 9,000 lb rated pulling capacity
- 12V DC, 1.5 HP motor — 400 amp peak draw
- Worm gear drive, 470:1 single-stage reduction
- 14 fpm max line speed
- Worm gear brake — mechanically self-locking, no clutch slip
- Cast metal construction
- 8 in drum (3.5 in × 8 in), holds 100 ft of ⅜ in wire rope
- Recommended battery: 650 CCA | Wire: 2 gauge
- Pierce SKU PSW654-8K — built to order in 1–2 business days
For more line capacity at the same pulling power, see the 9,000 lb 12V Worm Gear Winch (11 in Drum). For higher pulling capacity in the same compact 8 in drum, see the 12,500 lb 12V Worm Gear Winch (8 in Drum). For tractor or truck-mounted hydraulic systems, see the 9,000 lb Hydraulic Worm Gear Winch (8 in Drum).
⚠️ Never use a winch for lifting or moving people. Pulling and recovery use only.
