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£15.99Synthetic Winch Rope from 6mm to 14mm
Synthetic winch rope is a lightweight replacement for steel wire cable on 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, trailer winches and many recovery winches. Novawinch rope is made from UHMWPE, the same type of fibre sold under brand names such as Dyneema®, giving high breaking strength at a fraction of the weight of steel cable.
If you're replacing steel cable on a front-mounted recovery winch, synthetic rope is easier to handle and much lighter on the bumper and suspension. All orders come with free next-day UK mainland delivery, or you can click and collect from our Rothwell, Leeds site.
Our Synthetic Winch Rope Sizes
- 6mm: 3,220kg (7,100lb) minimum breaking load
- 8mm: 5,440kg (12,000lb)
- 9mm: 6,800kg (15,000lb)
- 10mm: 8,600kg (19,000lb)
- 11mm: 10,300kg (22,700lb)
- 12mm: 12,100kg (26,676lb)
- 13mm: 14,300kg (31,526lb)
- 14mm: 17,000kg (37,479lb)
Choosing the Right Winch Rope
- Breaking load: choose a rope with a minimum breaking load well above your winch's rated line pull. Check your winch manufacturer's recommendation.
- Diameter: match the diameter to your winch drum and fairlead. Compact ATV and UTV winches use thinner rope, while 4x4 and recovery winches use thicker rope.
- Length: only spool the length your winch is designed for. Extra layers on the drum reduce pulling power and can overfill it.
- Fairlead: use a smooth hawse fairlead with synthetic rope. A roller fairlead used with steel cable can have burrs that damage the fibres.
Synthetic Rope vs Steel Winch Cable
Steel cable still suits some heavy commercial recovery work where the line is constantly dragged across rough surfaces. For 4x4, greenlaning, agricultural, ATV and many trailer winches, synthetic winch rope is usually the better everyday choice.
- Handling and safety: synthetic rope is flexible and doesn't develop the sharp broken strands of worn steel cable. If it fails under load, it stores less energy than steel, but every recovery still needs rated kit, a rope dampener and safe working practice.
- Weight: synthetic rope is much lighter than the same length of steel cable, reducing weight over the front axle on bumper-mounted winches.
- Water: synthetic rope floats, which helps in deep water crossings. Keep it clean and inspect it after muddy or abrasive pulls.
UHMWPE Fibre and Coating
Our ropes use UHMWPE fibre with a polyurethane coating for UV and chemical resistance in UK conditions. Many also include a heat-resistant sleeve at the drum end, where the first layers sit against a drum that can get hot on long, heavy pulls.
Fitting synthetic rope to a winch? See our 4x4 winches, ATV winches and snatch blocks, or contact the Novawinch UK team on 0113 288 7766 for help matching rope to your winch.