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Unboxing the THOR WINCH T-X9500: a reliable winch from Scandinavia

October 23, 2025

We’ve added a new product to our range – and it’s no lightweight: the THORWINCH T-X9500. A 12-volt winch in the mid-weight segment with a robust design. We took a closer look at this impressive piece of equipment.

Unboxed: What’s included?

As soon as you open the box, you notice the quality workmanship. The scope of delivery includes:

a wired remote control with a 3.5 m cable,
a wireless remote control with a 15 m range,
a heavy-duty roller fairlead,
a solid hook,
of course, all required mounting hardware,
and the instruction manual.

First impression: Solid & well designed

The THOR T-X9500 makes a strong first impression. The metal housing is sturdy and feels significantly higher quality than many other winches in this class. The steel cable (9.2 mm diameter, 26 m length) is neatly wound, the rollers run smoothly without play, and the cable connections are properly dimensioned.

Particularly practical: the wireless remote control is already integrated – no retrofitting required! With a range of up to 15 m, you can work comfortably and safely without having to stand right next to the winch.

"The wireless remote control is already integrated."

Technical specifications at a glance

Pulling capacity: 9,500 lbs (approx. 4,309 kg)
Motor: 3.2 kW
Gear ratio: 230:1 steel planetary gearbox
Cable: 9.2 mm × 26 m steel cable
Weight: approx. 37 kg
No-load speed: 6 m/min at 80 A
Full-load speed: 1.9 m/min at 380 A
Brake system: Automatic worm brake
Remote control: Wired (3.5 m) or wireless (15 m)

The entire system is built on maintenance-free bearings – meaning: install it once and enjoy long-term reliability.

Manufacturer & market

THOR is a former American winch brand dating back to the 1960s. It was acquired in the early 2010s by an engineering company in Denmark and is now primarily distributed across Scandinavia. According to research by TRAILER.ONE, the THOR WINCH T-X9500 is now manufactured in China – just like WARN, SUPERWINCH, WARRIOR and many other brands.

Price

The THOR Winch T-X9500 is positioned in the mid-range price segment (approx. EUR 500 net).

In practice

During testing, the T-X9500 proved to run smoothly, evenly and with immediate response. The motor sounds powerful without seeming strained. The wireless remote control works reliably – simply connect it and get started.

Conclusion: A very solid winch at a good price

Whether for loading onto a trailer, as a recovery winch for off-road use, in forestry operations or in the workshop – the THOR WINCH T-X9500 is more than capable of handling these tasks.

With its 4.3 tonnes of pulling power, you are perfectly equipped to move vehicles, machinery or other heavy loads safely. Thanks to its compact design, it fits many standard mounting brackets and impresses with its solid build quality.