67Rocket

Merry Christmas to everyone. If you guys were going to buy a winch in the 5,000 lb. range to go on your car hauler/trailer, what would you get? Harbor Freight is pushing Badlands brand at really low prices, you get what you pay for. Thanks

lemoldsnut

I purchased a harbor Freight winch and it was a piece of garbage. I then bought an 8000 pound winch from 4wd.com it was $299.99 and that was shipped. I have had it 4 years and use it often on my car trailer and it has been great! It is a Smitty built I think their deal is not for same money on a 9000 version.

olds 307 and 403

Like anything, go one size bigger. Since all of them are made in China, it matters not. My 3000 pound boat has been decent, a manual crank option is also good, I use that most of the time on my boat.

marxjunk

i will never ever buy a warn winch ever again...ever...

i bought a super winch and its the best winch ive ever had..

ive worn out two harbor freights so, done with those too..

warn gets ya on controllers, solenoids etc...$150 for a hand controller? please...
i wore two of those out and had to replace a solenoid pack and it was 150 too..no warns ever for me....

wr1970

I have a winch from Northern freight i haven't hooked it up yet. Cost was $369 not cheap priced winch. How good of a deal i made i dunno. I might have got screwed as other models are cheaper.

RetroRanger

This rule does not hold true for spouses, if anything get something 1 size smaller FYI