9000 lb. Electric Winch with Automatic Brake, Three-stage Planetary Gear System and Remote Switch (12 feet lead)

I wanted a heavy duty winch for my car trailer and this was it.

I researched and debated over a lot of winches before deciding on this one for my Jeep Wrangler TJ. It pulls great and costs less than half the price of a comparable Warn winch. I got it from Harbor Freight for $261 after taxes with a 20% off coupon. This is basically the same quality winch one would get from Quadratec or Smittybilt in the same price range, but this one is cheaper if using the ubiquitous Harbor Freight discount coupon. The only drawback to this winch as compared to those is it only comes with 65' of cable whereas they come with 100' and 95', respectively (though if you're looking to save weight AND pull stronger at short distances on the trail, this is a positive). If you are like me and on a tight budget but want more confidence on the trail, ignore those Warn snobs and go with this one.

Don't be stupid and buy this on Amazon. Harbor Freight sales it for $299.99 and they almost ALWAYS have a non stop 20% off coupon for online and in store purchases. Plus, if you have to ship, they're shipping is super cheap.BTW, this is a good winch for the money. Get the extended warranty and find you some nice synthetic line.

Not water proof, even water resistant. Got to use it twice before it crapped itself. Brush holder rusted, making the brushes no longer contact the commutator. Can not find a replacement brush holder assembly.Would be easy to replace them, if they were available.This would be a 3 star review if i could have fixed this winch.

have had to use on so many occasions that i would have been up a creek almost wanted to keep it more than the jeep it was on when i sold the jeep

Winch came with my used Jeep purchase. I don't know how hold, maybe 2-3 years old. I've used it once to pull me out of a mud pit that was consumed my 33" tires.

Two words.... Harbor freight! $279.00 do some research... save you a TON! Google that stuff. You wont regret it. Im out

Harbor freight! Just got mine on mega sale for 223$ after tax. Don't buy here. Good