[Jdawg]

Does anyone have any experience with the Harbor Freight Badlander winch's?
I am looking at the 5000 lb. winch for 199.99

thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[davidmitchelljude]

a friend of mine has one and likes it

 

[Denny0816]

I have the 5000 # one and love it it's a tight fit but it works well I put the warranty on it if anything ever happens to it and it was still cheaper than a warn

 

[tchauncey]

I am on my 3rd one now, the warranty is the way to go but a real pain. if you go in any type of water get a water proof winch. all 3 of the badland winch failed do to water damage. so i bought Amazon.com: Tuff Stuff Xtreme 4500lb UTV Winch- Fully Waterproof, Synthetic Rope Wireless Remote & Universal Mount: Automotive

its a tuff stuff xtreme 4500 waterproof winch used it 6 months 3 times under water no issues yet.

 

[hogwild]

I have the Warn Pro-Vantage S 4000 and it has saved my ass so many times. I had my side by side buried in the clay, winch totally encased in clay, and it operated fine and pulled me out. When it comes to winches I would spend the couple extra dollars because it could be the difference between making it back to camp, or sitting alone in the dark praying someone drives by. Just my opinion...

 

[Dupupp]

Kfi winch after 1 year 180 miles

Now I am running a warn 4500lb pro advantage

 

[Jdawg]

Thanks guys!

 

[Denny0816]

Put her to the test today. 5000# yanked it right out. Hopefully I don't have the problem some of the others talked about with the water.

 

[Wiley]

i have NO issues with 5000# badlands,,, works well and as expected