{"product_id":"20000-lb-12v-planetary-recovery-winch","title":"20,000 lb Electric Recovery Winch | 12V Planetary","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PS20000 is the maximum 12V planetary recovery winch in the Pierce line — 20,000 lb pulling capacity from a 6.8 HP motor (the only motor in the family above 5.5 HP), peak 520-amp draw, and ½ in × 72 ft of heavier wire rope. Built for heavy vehicle recovery, oversized equipment trailers, and any 12V job where 12K runs short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat electrical system do I need to run the PS20000?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 520-amp peak draw is more than a stock automotive electrical system can sustain under load. At minimum: a 100-amp+ alternator, dual deep-cycle batteries (or a single high-CCA AGM), 2-gauge wire on the run from battery to winch, and a properly fused power feed. Have a certified installer verify the electrical capacity before mounting the winch — undersizing the system causes voltage sag, slow line speed, and contactor damage on every pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20,000 lb rated pulling capacity — maximum 12V in the Pierce line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V DC, 6.8 HP motor — 520 amp peak draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-stage planetary gear, 420:1 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20.4 fpm max line speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic built-in drum brake — holds load on release, no rollback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding ring-gear clutch — manual engagement at the winch for free-spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes ½ in × 72 ft wire rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended battery: 650 CCA | Wire: 2 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierce SKU PS20000 — typically in stock, fast turnaround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lower amp draw at smaller capacity, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/12000-lb-12v-planetary-recovery-winch\"\u003e12,000 lb 12V Planetary Recovery Winch\u003c\/a\u003e. For the receiver-hitch mount that fits this winch, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/receiver-hitch-winch-mount-electric-planetary\"\u003eReceiver Hitch Winch Mount\u003c\/a\u003e. For hydraulic-driven recovery at this capacity tier (no electrical-system upgrades needed), see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/20000-lb-hydraulic-recovery-winch-long-drum-manual\"\u003e20,000 lb Hydraulic Recovery Winch (Long Drum, Manual)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Never use a winch for lifting or moving people. Pulling and recovery use only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIERCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217440702716,"sku":"PS20000","price":1590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6276\/5820\/files\/20_000_lb_Recovery_Winch.png?v=1774220253","url":"https:\/\/www.piercearrowinc.com\/products\/20000-lb-12v-planetary-recovery-winch","provider":"PIERCE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}