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The Ultimate in Performance for Every Application
Sherpa 4x4 winches are engineered to deliver uncompromising performance and reliability in the toughest conditions. Our extensive range of 4WD winches covers everything from weekend off-road recoveries to full-blown competition setups and heavy-duty truck applications.
One of our most popular models, the 17,000lb winch, has become a favourite with Grey Nomads towing caravans across Australia. When you’re exploring the country’s most remote regions, you need the peace of mind that only a Sherpa winch can provide.
With unmatched pulling power, premium components and proven durability, Sherpa 4x4 winches give you the confidence to tackle any recovery situation – anywhere, anytime.
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At Sherpa 4x4, our winch range is designed and specified in-house by our own engineers. Unlike many other brands, we started at the very top — developing The Mule, our dual-motor 17,000lb winch built for heavy-duty vehicles like the Iveco Daily and Mitsubishi Canter.
By engineering the biggest and toughest first, every Sherpa winch in the range inherits the same uncompromising quality, strength and reliability. This top-down approach means whether you’re fitting out a work truck or a weekend 4WD, your Sherpa winch is built to withstand the harshest conditions and toughest recoveries.
From The Mule to our mid-range models, Sherpa 4x4 winches are proven to handle whatever you and the outback can throw at them.
Every Sherpa 4x4 winch begins life with extensive 3D modelling and precision engineering by our in-house team. This commitment to design excellence ensures each model delivers unmatched strength, reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
Want to learn more about how we create industry-leading winches? Sherpa 4x4 winch development. to see the innovation behind the power.


Sherpa 4x4 offers a wide range of winches to suit every four-wheel drive and recovery application. With multiple configurations available, it’s easy to choose the right model for your needs.
Start by considering your pulling power requirements:
Light 4WDs & General Off-Roading – Our 9,500lb and 12,000lb winches are ideal for most recreational users. The compact 9,500lb model fits almost all bullbar styles, including ARB and TJM bars.
Heavier 4WDs – For vehicles such as LandCruisers, Patrols and large American 4x4s like Ford and Dodge, step up to our 17,000lb winches. While slightly larger, most winch bars provide ample space for easy fitting.
Trucks, Competition Vehicles & Heavy Loads – Our dual-motor winches are built for extreme pulling power. Perfect for trucks, heavily modified 4WDs, or towing applications like caravans, these winches spread the load over two motors to improve duty cycles, reduce strain on drives and solenoids, and provide redundancy even if one drive or solenoid fails, the other keeps you moving.
With Sherpa 4x4 winches, you can be confident you’ve chosen a model built for your vehicle, your adventures and the toughest recovery situations.
When choosing your Sherpa 4x4 winch, you can select either synthetic rope or steel cable to best suit your needs.
Why most customers choose synthetic rope:
Lightweight and easy to handle
Floats on water and won’t kink or coil back on itself
Comparable breaking strain to steel cable
Safer and easier to use in demanding off-road conditions
Although synthetic rope is more expensive, its ease of use and safety benefits make it the most popular option, with over 90% of Sherpa customers choosing it for their winches.
Fairlead Options & Rope Lengths
Depending on your choice of rope or cable, your Sherpa winch will be supplied with either a roller fairlead or a winch hawse (30 mm offset hawse available on request). Rope lengths are available in 28 m or 45 m options please note the 45 m rope requires a slightly larger barrel and winch mounting base than the 28 m version.
24 Volt Options
Sherpa 4x4 offers all winch combinations in 24 volt! Our Brisbane team assembles winches with 24V drives and solenoids on demand, so please allow a few extra working days for delivery.
Ordering & Shipping
You can order your Sherpa 4x4 winch directly through our website, with shipping available across Australia and worldwide.
For many conventional touring 4WDs, the Mustang 9,500lb or Colt 12,000lb is the logical starting point. The Mustang is compact and suits lighter vehicles and bullbars, while the Colt provides more reserve for heavily accessorised wagons and utes. The 17,000lb Steed suits heavier builds, and the 25,000lb Stallion is intended for larger trucks such as Canter, NPS, IVECO, Unimog and MAN platforms. Vehicle mass is only one factor: deep mud, steep slopes, trailers and recovery frequency all increase demand. Check the bullbar's rated winch capacity and available mounting space before choosing a larger model simply for extra pulling power.
The Brumby is designed for applications where faster line speed matters, including competition and quick recoveries. It carries a 10,000lb rating but uses a motor and gearbox combination optimised for speed rather than being the highest-capacity winch in the Sherpa range. Faster line speed can be valuable when taking up slack or recovering in changing conditions, but high-speed performance still depends on battery voltage and electrical supply under load. For a heavily loaded touring truck, extra line pull from a larger winch may be more valuable than speed. Choose the Brumby because the application benefits from its performance characteristic, not because a faster no-load speed necessarily makes every recovery safer.
Many Sherpa winches use common 4WD mounting patterns, and the 9,500lb Mustang is particularly compact, but fitment cannot be guaranteed from brand name alone. Bullbars vary by vehicle, model year and winch cradle design. Check the Sherpa CAD drawing, mounting bolt pattern, overall motor-to-gearbox width and clutch access against the specific bar. The bar manufacturer should also state the maximum permitted winch capacity and mounting orientation. Do not enlarge or relocate structural mounting holes without understanding how that affects the bar's rating. Control box location and fairlead opening are additional fitment issues, especially with larger 17,000lb, dual-motor or 25,000lb winches.
Not automatically, but the existing starting battery and charging system should be tested. A winch can draw several hundred amps under load, so a weak battery that starts the engine acceptably may still suffer severe voltage drop during recovery. Use heavy direct cables, clean terminals and a high-current isolation switch. A second battery can add reserve if the system is designed correctly, but the winch should not be connected through a light-duty DC/DC charger or auxiliary circuit that cannot carry winch current. The alternator supports recovery while the engine runs but does not remove the need for adequate battery capacity. If voltage falls sharply during a moderate pull, diagnose the electrical system before blaming the winch.
An unused winch can still deteriorate. Every few months, inspect the rope, fairlead, control plug, isolator and mounting bolts, then operate the winch under light load to confirm the clutch, brake and electrical controls function correctly. Respool synthetic rope evenly and clean it if it has been contaminated with mud or salt. Check exposed terminals for corrosion, particularly after beach driving or water crossings. Before a remote trip, perform a loaded test rather than assuming the winch works because the remote clicks. A winch that spends years on the front of a vehicle without being exercised can develop corroded contacts, seized clutch components or poorly packed rope that only becomes obvious during an actual recovery.
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Excellent so far. WE are using it in a commercial application to help run Air jacks for Mobile tyre changing.
Sherpa 4x4 'The Mustang' - 9,500Lb Winch
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Great winch fast delivery would buy again thanks
Good customer service
Works great,worth buying.
Ordered my winch Thursday morning was delivered to my door the next day awesome service thanks
Happy with my purchase to date. Well packaged and delivered in a timely fashion. Quality appears good. Now time to get some hours on it.
Wireless remote
Replacing original winch robe which was 8 years old & well used. New rope came quickly & quality is excellent & easy to install. Definitely recommend Sherpa product specially their winches
Quality product.
Fast shipping. Came in a nice carry bag. Good brass fittings.
Good kit with everything for a beginner offroader. Mechanic had no issues installing into a 70 series ARB bar.
durable canvas and zips. Ok for holding a jack and a few tools.
Easy to install and already termianted for the same price as a blank plug. Fast shipping.
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