Heavy Duty Winch, Well Made
This winch is heavy duty and difficult to lift, suggesting solid construction. It appears well made and impressive overall. The plan was to mount it on an F350, but the cost of a mounting solution was higher than expected, so installation on that vehicle was postponed. It may instead be mounted on a tractor at a later time. No issues with the build quality were noted.
Pros
- + appears well made
- + impressive construction
- + heavy duty
Cons
- − mounting solution is expensive
- − very heavy to lift
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· December 13, 2025 · United States
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Powerful winch, mounting challenges
This winch replaced a smaller unit and has handled three recoveries, including a self-recovery, an F350 crew cab, and a stuck utility truck weighing 20k lbs. It performed well in mud and ice using a tractor as an anchor. However, no hitch mount plate fits it due to its large size, requiring a Vevor plate with custom-drilled holes. Instructions are decent but the cut-off switch diagram is confusing. The cordless remote worked initially but became intermittent, possibly due to cold, so the included cable is used instead. Overall, a capable and valuable winch.
Pros
- + powerful pulling capability
- + handles heavy recoveries
- + includes cut-off switch
- + can operate from inside truck with cable
- + good value
Cons
- − no compatible hitch mount plate
- − required custom drilling for mounting
- − confusing cut-off switch diagram
- − cordless remote intermittent
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· January 30, 2026 · United States
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Winch Failed Within a Week Under Light Load
This winch failed after one week of use. It is rated at 10 tons / 20,000 lb, but it broke while pulling a load weighing less than half a ton. The wires burned up, the cable wrapped around, and the unit exploded. This poses a serious injury risk to anyone standing nearby. It is used for commercial metal scrapping, where a reliable winch is required for the job. Based on this experience, the unit is not recommended and may put the operator's safety at risk.
Cons
- − Failed within a week
- − Burned-up wires
- − Cable wrapped around and exploded
- − Serious injury risk
- − Not reliable for commercial work
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· September 15, 2026 · United States
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