Warn M12000 install (and other) questions

[raccol]

A local guy is selling a used M12000 for $600. It has 125ft steel cable, remote, roller fairlead.

Before I buy, I thought I'd check to see if anyone else has installed this winch behind the Raptor bumper to see how well it fits.

Recommendations on mount for this winch?

I know the 10K Smittybilt x2o with about 100ft synthetic rope is around $700 delivered and some folks here have used that winch. Is that a better option given the rope upgrade?

Any thoughts, comments, or recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[Icecobra]

THe real issue with rope versus steel cable is weight, and fraying of steel cable. The winch itself runs about 125 pounds and then add a mount that's about another 75 to 80 pounds.. That's a lot of weight to have on the front of the truck in front of the wheels all the time. I opted for a receiver hitch mount so I could put it on when I need it. Its just one way to deal with it. But also lets me put it in back of the truck. A 12500 is a bit overkill and the price he is asking really is not such a killer deal in my opinion.. There are a lot of choices out there so think about weight and strength as you contemplate what to do. Superwinch with a 125 foot cable 10k pulling is about 600.00 so you might want new versus used..

 

[phydough]

Pretty sure the M12000 will not fit behind the stock bumper, 8.45" deep is too much.
Something in the 6.3" deep fits like a glove.

Mounts;
Winch Mounting Systems Mounts to frame rails with 6 bolts.

Ford Raptor Winch Mount Mounts to frame rails with 4 bolts and frame horn extensions with 2 bolts.

ORP Winch Mount Bolts to frame rails with 4 bolts.