With the IP66 resistant housing, this 12k winch is ideal for different weather circumstances. Electric ATV/UTV Winch with Automatic Load-Holding Brake Or go with the Smittybilt for a little bit more? I trying to decide between the Smittybilt XRC 9500, or the Badlands (Harbor Freight) 12k. get a warn. No experience with either, but the Smittybilt claims to be IP67 waterproof and rated 500lbs more..that's the one I would go with out of those two. However, the wireless remote that comes with the winch doesn’t last for many days and stops … It's not good to buy a winch you can't get parts for later on. Including one while fully under water, and it was a monster of a pull. To come up with ampfeet you divide the amp draw by th… To get the best result you should restrict your vehicle’s weight up to 8000 lbs. This is due to the re-engineering of the internal rotor by the use of specialized silicon steel. Smittybilt 97412 XRC Winch. You will also get a first-line out with its free-spooling function. Absolutely, Ramsey are practically bullit proof. 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For applications that require 4,000 lbs of pulling power, the Smittybilt XRC 4.0 winch is perfect. ⚠ Safety issue! If I had a budget I would look for a used Warn before buying a SB Winch. You can buy a brand new US made Warn XD-9000 for $987 or US made Warn M8000 for $624. The XRC 3K winch is there for every heavy-duty winching situation. Discussion in 'Towing' started by windsor, Dec 7, 2015. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, trail riding, gear, suspension, tires, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, for all JL, JT, JK, TJ, YJ, and CJ models! It is the best in the class when it comes to motors. In their majority, winch owners choose to use the aforementioned device not only for their outdoor expeditions but also as those helpful assistants in their daily activities. I had a Tuffstuff winch on my JK for about six years, and a LOT of pulls. Badlands 12000 Winch. Electronics-Salon 2 DPDT Signal Relay Module Board, DC 12V Version, for Arduino Raspberry-Pi 8051 PIC. That sounds great until you think about what will happen once it is out of warranty. I ran only Ramsey on my fleet of tow truck where the get a workout day in, day out and never had one fail. 5 min read Add comment. Always ensure the product compatibility with your vehicle before ordering. Compact Winch Both come with synthetic ropes and wireless controllers. 2001 4.0 5sp, rear D44 Trak Lock, Front HP D30 Aussie Locker, 4.56 Revolution gears, 2.5" BDS lift, 1" Body Lift, MML, Gas skid lift, 35x12.50r15 Pro Comp MT2s, MCE Fenders, 9.5k winch, CB. Why The Winch Matters. XRC 4.0 Comp-Series. That’s why you’re not going to skimp when choosing your new winch. They think because they had a good naME people will pay for it. ok so this is what I did I bought a 3500 badlands atv winch from harbor freight .. it was on sale for 119.oo it has the same contactor and handle bar switch as my superwinch lt2500 on my rancher .even the stamping and numbers are the same so iam putting the heavier winch on the Honda rancher and putting the LT2500 on the kids recon and installing the new contactor and handlebar switch from … Green Elephant Pop Up Utilitent – Privacy Portable Camping, Biking, Toilet, Shower, Beach and Changing Room Extra Tall, Spacious Tent Shelter. Alternatively you can read best winches of 2020 here. My YJ has a Warn M8000 from the 80's and still working like a champ, My TJ has a Warn Zeon 8S. The three stages planetary gear system offers consistent plus smooth power as well as first-line speed. The owners both swear by them. To get full access you need to register for a free account. (Technically I could convert the amp draw into wattage (amps x 12 volts) but that is an unnecessary step for my comparison. Factors You Need To Consider When Choosing A Winch (Or Smittybilt Winch) Types of Winch. I'll still get the same comparative results using \"ampfeet\" without the extra work of converting to wattage.) Tongue Weight Capacity (2" Ball), Genuine Toyota Accessories 08921-04960 Towing Wiring Harness, BAFX Products Wireless WiFi (OBDII) OBD2 Scanner & Reader - for iOS / iPhone & Android Devices. Pulled a motorhome out of a sand pit in another case. 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Let's combine a couple of data points, amp draw and line speed and come up with a value I'm going to call efficiency measured in units of ampfeet. Badland winches have an exceptional reputation in providing competition to highly rated and long-standing brands in the winch market. It has a robust and compact housing which protects electric parts. Get all the great features of the standard XRC 4.0, but add synthetic rope and an aluminum fairlead. Motor And Speeds. This 12k lb Badlands ZXR winch is capable of towing a vehicle weighing below 12000 lbs. Smittybilt Winches – Lifetime mechanical, 5-year electrical. Now they look like a "pretty boy winch". If you doubt buying Badland winch, check this review of Badland ZXR12000, ATV winch, winch 2500, 3500 winch and 9000 lb winch and maybe it clear your doubts. I was leaning towards the Smittybilt X2O 10k, but I like the fact that the Deegan is about half the weight (57.5lbs vs 99lbs). To get full access you need to register for a free account. Ive hadhave both benefits of manual hubs. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 10, 2015. Quick Navigation. $292, but their replacement plan is not as cheap as I guess they used to be. Here are the most searched Badland Winch Parts from the customers. and rear, Savvy shift cable, Alcoa wheels, Lookin for a 44. That's why Smittybilt winch review article we will look at these two: Smittybilt XRC 97495; Smittybilt X20; Before we share with you more about these two products, let's look at how I narrowed my search to these two. I publish my honest reviews to help fellow off-roaders make the right decision. AirLift WirelessAIR Control System - 72000, BougeRV 2"es to 1-1/4"es Trailer Hitch Adapter 2"es to 1.25"es Hitch Adapter Insert Sleeve Receiver Converter for Bike Rack and Cargo Carriers, Pop-Up Fire Pit | Portable Outdoor Fire Pit and BBQ Grill | Packs Down Smaller than a Tent | Two Carrying Bags Included | Large Grilling Area (Fire Pit, Heat Shield, and Tri-Fold Grill Included). If you want to use this winch regularly, better buy a wireless remote. At Winch Mania, I review different types of winches and other off-road accessories. A forum community dedicated to Jeep Wrangler owners and enthusiasts. Must be the reason almost every tow truck runs Ramsey, least they did when I was in that business 20 years ago. Ive hadhave both benefits of manual hubs. I suspect that the Deegan is a rebranded lower-tier winch like a Barricade or something. I have my Smittybilt stubby on Ghost, and using a discount code, picked up one of the Harborfreight Badlands 9000lb winches. Makes the HF winch approximately $225. Some probably do. More spooled out winch line = More pulling power! This is what will give your winch that powerful pull. Bulldog Winch Company is another new player in the winching industry. I think either super winch or engo won. That sounds great until you think about what will happen once it is out of warranty. This Smittybilt winch boasts a 7 horsepower motor. Badlands winch comes with a 6HP series wound motor which will stay cool even when it runs for long. It’s also highly efficient, which requires fewer amps. The Badland 12000 lb winch can be used at SUV or pickup truck, but it is the best 12000 lb winch for a trailer. Badland Winch Parts, Replacements & Accessories. With so many great winches to choose from, […] XRC 4.0. Which one to get? (and I am notoriously cheap.). XRC 3.0 Comp-Series . But they don't seem to have something to fit this new bumper, so I went shopping. DPG Super Ultimate OME Kit, Currie Curectlync, JB Conversions SSYE, Tom Wood frt. To the OP for what it’s worth. Both are ~$300. The Smittybilt X2O-10($549.99), X2O-12(649.99), Warn VR8-S($669.99) & VR10-S($769.99). In our chart, you can see that this winch, like all winches, is more powerful with fewer wraps of cable on the drum. Both have been through their paces and have performed fine. Smittybilt has reinvented the world of recovery winches. I wheel with people that have that have both the Smitty and the previous model HF. Robust And Durable Design. If you own a fairly heavy-duty truck and provide a lot of roadside assistance and recovery, then weight capacity is one of the key aspects to consider when investing in a winch. Then $225 for a 9000lb HF winch is a stop gap that is better than nothing until you get a Warn. Warn is absolutely the winch to have but if you can’t afford $1100 for a 9000lb Warn. Harbor Freight’s winch brand is named Badland, after some of our favorite terrain, the Badlands of the western U.S. Hey everyone. (See comment above) In my humble opinion in todays time frame with internet … When you are in need of a winch, you require the one that will work fast and efficiently, and there is rarely room for malfunctions. Badland Winch Mounting Plate Badlands Winch Remote Not Working. Warn Winches – Lifetime mechanical, 1-year electrical. But my thought on this topic is.... any winch is better than no winch, if at this time you can not afford a Warn buy one you can afford and use it until better times. While some best badland winches offer a wireless remote control with the item, some do not. Smittybilt 3000lb Winch for $160 with Synthetic Rope! "Cheap" Warn vs "Top end" Smittybilt winch questions I'm in the market for a winch on my Hardrock JKU and after all my research I'm stuck and unable to pull the trigger for fear of getting the wrong winch. Smittybilt vs Warn: Our experts looked at the Warn winches and the Smittybilt winches to determine which of these powerful tools had the most things to offer. Smittybilt has more hp and 30ft more cable, 2016 JKUR Mohave Sand, Auto, 4.56's, Teraflex 2.5" Coil Spring Lift, AEV Saltas wrapped with 315/70/17 Milestar Patagonias, Looking to buy a winch without breaking the bank and both of these are priced the same here AT $299. ESP Truck Accessories Brake Controller Mounting kit for 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma Compatible with Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, Skroutz Transmission Fluid Oil Exchange Flush Cleaning Machine, Blue Ox BXW0550 SWAYPRO Weight Distributing Hitch 550lb Tongue Weight for Standard Coupler with Clamp-On Latches, Southwest Wheel 3500 lbs. I'd hope the Warn ran cooler, but I'd bet it isn't by all that much vs time, so caution is still advised with any planetary design winch, regardless of brand name, until you know its heat habits well. to 600 lb. I've not done a direct comparison between my 12 k Smittybilt, which is a toaster, and other winches, including Warn in that weight class. ⚠ Safety issue! More spooled out winch line = More pulling power! It was either that or put off the winch for another year or so and it has allowed me to go places in that last year that I would not have gone otherwise. 139 Posts . Do you know how to pick the right winch for your rig? There is no way I would trust my TJ being rescued by a HF $225.00 winch, really I paid more than that for my winch rope. I can get the HF Badlands 3000lb winch on sale in a couple weeks for $110 3000 lb. fwiw: this is one area I wouldn't cheap out on. How about steel cable or synthetic rope? Winch Pulling Power vs. Cable Layers. If you need more pulling power, use a winch anchor that's further away or use a snatch block. I wouldn't consider the HF to be even a good stop gap because I don't consider it reliable enough to place my trust in its ability to get me out of a bad situation every time. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This one doesn’t have a wireless remote in the box too, you have to buy it separately. I wouldn't touch a Smittybilt, they don't even stock many of the spare parts needed for them. If you need more pulling power, use a winch anchor that's further away or use a snatch block. Also, I share tips and tricks of winching. In my view Warn is resting on past successes. JavaScript is disabled. In our chart, you can see that this winch, like all winches, is more powerful with fewer wraps of cable on the drum. Maybe someday I will get a Warn but I think this has been a great starter winch. There was a comparison in one of the magazines 4x4 or 4whleel dirve or Jeep and warn got spanked. You’ve narrowed your choices down to either a Superwinch or Smittybilt winch, but that’s about as much as you know. The XRC GEN3 winch is redesigned from the ground up to be stronger, faster, and easiest to use. Keep your winches running efficiently and make them last as long as possible by getting precisely the parts you need. One year cost me $80, and with tax it was about $400. If you come to a fork in the road take it. My budget is around $650 so I have narrowed my it down to four choices. Although I would never argue that Warn is not the best, I have a dozen or so pulls with my smitty 9500 with synthetic rope and its worked fine. Winch Pulling Power vs. Cable Layers. Smittybilt Part 97203 - XRC3.0, 3,000 lb. I know the VR8 might … So harbor freight had a sale on their badlands 12000lbs winch. Warn winch on my Jeep and also a warn on my Ram truck. Someone recently posted they had an issue with their 3-4 month old Smittybilt winch (I think it was a solenoid assembly) and Smittybilt couldn't provide the part he needed so they sent him a replacement winch. Of course I’d like to have a Warn Zeon, but I don’t want to drop 2X+ the price of the Deegan or the Smittybilt for a winch. Anyway, it worked great all along. After looking at the warranty coverage that comes with each of these well-known winch brands the Badlands product falls short of the other two products by a fair margin with only 90 days of protection. Someone recently posted they had an issue with their 3-4 month old Smittybilt winch (I think it was a solenoid assembly) and Smittybilt couldn't provide the part he needed so they sent him a replacement winch. 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