Harbor Freight DOES IT AGAIN! Is The NEW Badlands ZXR Winch Any Good?

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Its time to test out the Brand new Harbor Freight Badlands ZXR. This is a very budget friendly 12k winch that is priced right at $380. The new ZXR offers a very low price compared to the competition, while increasing line speed, strength, and offering a much more modern look. In this video we install it on the Jeep and take it out to see how well this winch can work! Harbor Freight has really stepped up their offroad recovery selection, creating quality products that offroad vehicle owners need but at a very manageable price.
Notes from Website: The BADLAND ZXR® 12,000 lb. Winch with Wire Rope has a 26 ft. per minute line speed for fast recovery. The streamlined control box ensures a good fit on vehicles with tight bumpers. The IP66 ingress protection rating makes this winch ideal for off-roading, boat trailers, and farm use.
Series-wound motor stays cooler during long winch pulls
Three-stage planetary gear system for fast line speed
Automatic load-holding brake for maximum safety
Durable, one-piece cast aluminum tie-plate for added strength and durability
12 ft. ergonomic handheld remote control
Roller fairlead
Aircraft grade wire rope
IP66 water resistant for all weather performance
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Unboxing
03:05 Prepping New Winch Line
04:06 Testing in Mud
05:48 Testing Up Rocks
06:31 Pulling SXS up Hill
09:41 Testing Remote Distance
13:02 Line Speed Testing
15:34 Overview
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@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Thanks for watching! One thing I forgot to mention in the video, Warranties... The option to purchase an extended warranty can be extremely helpful, running to a local harbor freight and getting a new winch in the middle of a weekend wheeling trip is a lot more helpful and convenient than waiting a few weeks for replacements to come in the mail. Granted, we haven't had a single issue with the Apex winch in the past 3 years so I have high hopes that this winch will follow suit.

@DanMcD80 Год назад

Ben, whats the "rated" duty cycle of this winch?

@mattmcdonough707 Год назад

I’m still rocking my OG badlands 12k , it hasn’t let me down yet. It’s well over 4 years old and works like a champ

@davidb9501 Год назад

The towing company in my area use Badlands winches exclusively, they get used several times every day. They said they've never had an issue with any of them and they have been using them for several years.

@rob4272 Год назад

Thanks brother! i really appreciate how well you test products!

@patrickgreen2361 Год назад

I absolutely love your videos. Down to earth, informative, real world stuff.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Thank you!

@chadgarner5357 Год назад

Just bought the same winch last week. Was perfect fit for the spot I had and extremely happy with it so far.

@Jeeppeeps Год назад

just bought my apex about a month ago really a wonderful winch i had no idea they were coming out with this..still glad i got the apex for my JLU but for my WJ this looks like the perfect fit! great video

@franklinwright7248 Год назад

I have the old zxr and man she still puts out like a boss!! I love it!! I have used that thing for pulling stumps cars trucks and heavy scrap and still no complaints been a lil over a year and a half now! Upgraded to the synthetic line some months ago and talk about a solid diff!! I love the badland winches and honestly I think I’m a forever badland guy!

@jonathonmarquez6644 Год назад

Looking forward to the rest of this build. I have a 07 2 door rubicon I’m building now.

@ArchieRowe Год назад

Been waiting for you to do a review on this...and its bout time...Thanks bro!

@t.l.robinson2162 Год назад

I own 4 of this exact winch, they have been overused and they work very well.

@JarradShaw Год назад

This was really nice, thanks! I was looking at this but didn’t quite know… and I know Matt from Ozark has I think an Openroad that is also fairly inexpensive. Happy you did this video. Thank you again.

@andrewsreviews4748 Год назад

😆 the smile on Ben’s face “OH No! I’m stuck!”

@myloopooping Год назад

Thanks for the video! I know which one to get now. Keep up the great content!!!

@leehowell4258 Год назад

Great review! I’ve got an old Warn Dual Force Winch still kicking but I know what I’ll be looking at when it finally dies!

@Hobbies4Hire Год назад

Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.

@TheDon8771 Год назад

Thank you for this. This is my next buy. I saw it a few weeks ago when I was in the store. Now I know it’s worth it.

@KTMcaptain Год назад

Damn I love your channel. Just simple goodness. I have the Apex and got to use it once on a curb stuck Corolla. Unfortunately my rubicon has only gotten stuck in the sand once and that was a traction board recovery.

@JackwDyles-zu3jt Месяц назад

I just got the 12000 pound winch from Badland and Harbor Freight and put it on my 2013 Jeep wrangler sport 2-Door and it looks great . I got the winch plate from extreme Terrain and I kept my Factory bumper. Love the way it hooked up and turned out and made my Jeep wrangler look 👌

@chetpietrzak2120 Год назад

I have been wheeling & doing recovery for over 20 yrs. All I use is Harbor Freight winch 3,000 lb winch on y atv and 12,000 on the front of my 2008 Ram & a 5,000 lb winch in the bed of the Ram. Never had any issues.

@MS-kh2je Год назад

Looked at buy this yesterday on the 25% presidents day sale but didn't because of zero reviews. Thanks for getting one out there quick. At $319 on the sale its a killer deal and get the steel cable run it in the winter to save on the deterioration (salt and cinder grime) and add a freedom winch line for summer wheeling seems like a great idea 💡 😀 👍

@jlautomotive6349 Год назад

As always I love your videos… don’t own a Jeep yet but I’m hoping soon to trade in my ‘18 F150 and get into a Jeep again… Had many 4.0 XJs and a Grand Cherokee 4.0 and have always wanted a wrangler… every video I watch the want grows!! Keep up the incredible and amazing work!!

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Thanks for watching! And hope to hear that youre in a Jeep soon!

@AlejandroSanchez-qo8qy Год назад

Well that settled my search for a new winch 👌🏼 Bandland it is!

@bill1299 Год назад

Good review. I was considering the ZXR then I realized after you add the synthetic line, remote, hook, fairlead it adds up to $600. $30 more and you can have the apex that comes with all that extra stuff.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

The apex is a great winch! But it doesn’t fit a lot of bumpers that are designed around recessed winch mounting. This is a good smaller option. But yeah the price comes out pretty close and at that point the apex is a faster, better winch

@GentleGiantFan Год назад

@@JKGearandGadgets I added the stock Rubicon Hard Rock bumper (from a 2015) on mine. Will the Apex fit it?

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

@@GentleGiantFan you’d have to cut or grind the bumper shell on the sides

@JBJHonez 4 месяца назад

@@JKGearandGadgets So, got my first winch installed and went out to unspool and respool under the weight of the vehicle. It’s a synthetic rope and was making random popping noises while winching under pressure/weight. Is it normal for it to make a noise the first time?

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

@@JBJHonezno. Return that sucker

@BunnyTJ Год назад

That is a good-looking winch and if you take a budget into account, I think it would be super popular. I bought my Winch used for $100, not badland but compared this is a great option. I added an Aliexpress wireless remote to mine and it works great. I didn't notice the beard before haha.

@billhulkins5213 Год назад

Great video and testing

@angelmvniz Год назад

Going on 3 years now with my Smittybuilt xrc 9,500lb. Haven’t had an issue so far 🤞🏽

@chestermejia321 Год назад

Nice to have an extra set of paws to help.

@jonathonmarquez6644 Год назад

I love the 392 build you put up with your other jeep. Would be so awesome if you did a 4bt swap on the 2 door give it that torque and great gas mileage. You have the hemi the ls cummins is what’s left lol love your videos.

@briabbriboski59 Год назад

Finally they make it look like a Jeep winch and not a cheap trailer winch with those springs and 90s styling

@Donnut123 Год назад

I have a $399 Rough Country 9500 lb. I went with them to match the rest of my budget build. It still works fine 2 years in.

@stevekenny9154 6 месяцев назад

I just picked one up on the Black Friday sale you can’t beat the price I didn’t know the apex wireless remote worked on it

@zachconroy1443 Год назад

I bought an Apex for my son's Jeep at Christmas. When we put it on it was dead no power to the box at all. My advice is to get the warranty. Harbor Freight did do a one time courtesy return because I am an Inside Track member. I'll definitely test out the new winch before installing it this time.

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

It comes with 30 days. Should be plenty of time to test your winch.

@Wolf4wdadventures.576 Год назад

Awesome bit of gear... Great vid showing the winch doing its thing. Great that you swapped out the cable for the synthetic.

@jeffreyforbes2733 Год назад

I have a Warn M-8000 on my JKU, which has done fine over the 14. I've had the Jeep. But I will be looking at the Harbor Feight 12,000 lb winch to put on my wife 2019 Jl Wrangler Sport 2dr.

@desertd2609 Год назад

I just bought the apex and waiting for it to ship! By the measurements it should fit my trial forged WJ recessed bumper, 🤞 lol

@aprojectile4421 Год назад

I have a smitty. But I bought the badlands hook. Two straps fit nicely. Very beefy.

@wrangler70jkujeep74 Год назад

On my budget works for me.

@alexanderdavila4087 Год назад

Okay 👍 that was amazing

@slcoareschannel1943 Год назад

GREAT VID!!! THX!

@luckypenney116 Год назад

I know warn has a recall out for the Evo series wireless remote. Might be worth checking for the zeon.

@bennelson9826 Год назад

I’m starting to have a lot of faith in harbor freight offroad products

@krashnpa Год назад

That pooch is adorable.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

He’s a handful that’s for sure haha

@NANKEL1 Год назад

Paul from Fab Rats loves these badlands winches

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Sweet!! Lol

@cornmac1796 Год назад

Great review. Im really liking the badlands recovery gear but i think harbor freight needs to add some kinetic recovery ropes to there line up!!

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Yepp! They have the kinetic 30’ strap, but a rope would be nice

@brsnow225 Год назад

Looks like they rotated the handle position. I put a 12k Apex synthetic on my ‘22 Gladiator with the Mopar winch bumper, had to hack about 3/4” off the winch handle to get it to clear the hole in the bumper.

@brinkybrink 5 месяцев назад

I use a Snatch Block and a D-Ring Shackle to make pulling easier and extend the life of a winch.

@justemptiedeverypocket9520 Год назад

Dogs are a big help when you’re wrenching 😂😂😂

@fasteddie1 6 месяцев назад

Are you wiring it direct to the battery, or are you using a thermo breaker (they used to include one but I’m not sure if they do any longer), or an aftermarket “flip switch” breaker? 2:21

@cfreeses Год назад

I have an 08 wrangler X 2 door that is my current daily driver/project off road rig. Already have a badlands zxr, front bumper, headlights, tons of mods inside. I can't wait to see what else you do with this. Let me know if you are getting rid of that hard top though lol. I need a hard top and to add cruise control

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

I learned my lesson with the JKU, NEVER get rid of a hardtop lol

@eatonclan1 Год назад

I bought the APEX two-ish years ago when harbor freight marketing messed up and I got for it for a few hundred bucks. My thoughts were for a few hundred bucks I’ll run it till it breaks as long as I get a few good pulls out of it I’m happy… 2 Moab trips and a ton of Arkansas, Texas and Missouri trips with 2 1/2-3 years of hard use later it’s still running like a champ! I love that winch only complaint is it’s gigantic

@jorgecardenas1128 Год назад

Just picked one up yesterday on sale. 307 OTD. Didn’t know they had a Bluetooth adapter.

@happyjoyful7095 3 месяца назад

Awesome video! I have a great coupon for this winch but cannot find it's compatability with my 2014 Tacoma TRD...any help? Thanks anyway!

@tex_gil117 3 месяца назад

I just saw this winch at harbor freight for the parking lot sale at $279. Im contemplating it but idk if I should just go with the apex. I drive a 2022 ram 2500 and will probably only ever use the winch for emergencies.

@3vil8unny Год назад

I want 3 lol I really wish Harbourgh Frieght would move to canada also

@chuckisbusy Год назад

Just a suggestion, could you put numbers on the screen? line speed...amps..

@alfredodoe3445 Год назад

It's finna go on sale for 299 in a couple of days thinking of buying it for my jk I do need it

@joerouth6255 Год назад

Let me know when you guys are in Socal area with your 2door. I’m down to meet up for some wheeling. I have a 2dr jk…

@jeepindave5464 Год назад

On the capacity Ben don't forget the rating is based on one wrap on the drum. Each wrap significantly lowers the capacity.

@livewithnick 10 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t say “significantly” but yeah.

@bendmacmanufacturing2744 Год назад

Zeak 13,000 pound winch is supposed be excellent choice too plus cheaper from Amazon

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

No name? Lol, crazy to trust a no name winch when it could possibly save your life.

@scottnichols309 7 месяцев назад

I like winch cable . A lot better than synthetic rope . Because I can get my winch cable dirty and I don't need to clean it every time

@bobvedder2451 Год назад

Does harbor freight also sell the winch mounting plate?

@brianbusch2840 Год назад

That additional positive lead is so you can add a fuse which you definitely need to do if you don’t want to start welding if the positive gets a rub mark somewhere and chews enough through it to expose the wire. Warn 8274, best winch ever.

@seanhartigan2841 9 месяцев назад

Any update on how its holding up?

@JamesGraham1971 3 месяца назад

Youve had it for a year, do you still recommend it? I am thinking about buying one this week.

@user-ii2nl4dj8t 3 месяца назад

Use safety blanket might be a good idea

@keanonreep1040 Год назад

Can you tell me if you can clock this winch? I’ve got an ARB bumper on a first gen Tacoma and the winch needs to be mounted feed forward with clutch control able to be accessed through a slot to the side of the fairlead location.

@ericbauer4897 8 месяцев назад

Glad I came across these videos, I was ready to shell out $$$ for a Warn, but the Badland chumpies seem pretty legit, so an Apex it will be. Nice video! Of the three, the TJ looked the best, I have an '03 so I'm partial to that body style.

@marcusalancate1782 6 дней назад

That looks like fun in that area. Can you tell us where that is please?

@JKGearandGadgets 6 дней назад

It is crossbar ranch offroad park in Davis Oklahoma

@BAGUBA1000 Год назад

Matt’s off-road recovery uses the badlands winches on everything

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

The apex ones, not these cheaper versions.

@wayfaringoverlander 8 месяцев назад

Any info on how to click this winch?

@finchadaptivefabrication4689 Месяц назад

I enjoyed your video but, I went and added up everything your added to this winch and it came out to $603.00 the Apex comes with all that already and is $599.00

@foamfreaks3757 Год назад

Did you have any [off camera] over heating issues with winch? I remember reading somewhere that some manufacturers use the wire rope as head sinks, especially on cheaper brands.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Nope! After each pull I felt the positive wire and the line/drum and it never even got warm.

@raymondmiller4981 5 месяцев назад

Looks pretty. Hope you don't ever need it. If you look in the owner's manual, in the section about duty cycle it states that it is 5% out of 15 minutes. It says that you can use it for 45 seconds out of 15 minutes and then it has to sit unused for 14 minutes and 15 seconds. Warn and Smittybilt cost more but can be used almost continuously. Looks pretty though.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 месяцев назад

Been using it the past years since this video, 0 issues at all.

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

Smitttbuilt has a similar duty cycle. No where near as good as warns.

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

@JKGearandGadgets Good you don't use it heavily then like he said cause that duty cycle is the only down side unless your free on time..lol

@thewampus97tj Год назад

I'm pretty sure this is what I'll run in my xj. The apex would be nicer but it's not necessary for a old beater jeep. Thanks for the review

@mikekosar6135 Год назад

Interesting

@PhatboyHD88 Год назад

I have Badlands new recovery strap with 20% stretch ,and 2 of their soft shackles . They are just as good as my other soft shackles at like 1/3 the cost . Harbor freight Badlands for the win ..

@stevoeight Год назад

How did you attach it to the drum? The steel cord goes through the drum with a set screw and from my understanding the synthetic rope has a loop on the end.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

The synthetic kit comes with a washer and bolt that installs through the eye of the line and onto the drum

@REDMAN298 Год назад

Grainger has a 12,000# winch at Grainger for $1700. Apex $630 at HF. That`s a big difference.

@ricklandon3452 Год назад

I think the next Mod for the 2 dr JK, probably should be some rock sliders, that was hard to watch, lol.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Oh yeah. I was trying to be very careful out there

@JeffLager Год назад

The IP66 rating is another reason to purchase this upgraded model.

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

The apex is better

@tex_gil117 3 месяца назад

@SooSmokie obviously the Apex is better but this winch on sale for $279 has me thinking 🤔

@kolbclassicbuild4871 11 месяцев назад

Are you in OKC, OK??

@mjenner89 Год назад

I really considered this winch. But to add the wireless, synthetic rope and fair lead, and you're looking at like half the price of the winch.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

There still aren’t many synthetic winches that can compete with the cost. And there are some other cheaper lines and fairleads online that could be used to bring cost down. I just wanted to keep it simple with all HF stuff

@JBJHonez 4 месяца назад

Does it matter if the line is coming off the top or bottom of the drum? I installed a winch and it ended up coming from the top of the drum. It’s how it came from the factory and the controls are going the correct direction when used.

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

Depends on your winch. Some are over the top, some are from under. Keep it the way the manufacturer placed it because of how the brakes work.

@christopherwest5840 Месяц назад

some tires with real block tread on them would help too

@JKGearandGadgets Месяц назад

Yeah it was a test of the winch. It got tires and then some lol, turned into an Ultra4 KOH Jeep

@markshainman7890 Год назад

I am with your buddy - the Warn 8274 is the best winch ever built! Straight performance , it will put all the other winches to shame.

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Its a serious winch for sure! Just not comparable in this budget range.

@markshainman7890 Год назад

@@JKGearandGadgets You are 100% when looking at new - to new winches. The great thing about the 8274 is that since they have been around for so long you can find older ones used for fairly cheap and can rebuild them, and be in it around the same price as a low-to mid priced new winch ! With a couple of upgrades like a 9.5xp or Bow motor and an Albright solenoid you end up with a screaming winch that will put everything else to shame. Of course most people don't want to spend the time rebuilding an older winch, but might be a cool project that you and your buddy can take on - and then do some comparisons to the other winches!

@someguyonline377 Год назад

curious about changing to synthetic, did you reach out to Badlands? I ask this because a lot of lower end winches actually use the steel cable as a heat sink to keep cool. Will switching to synthetic cause heating issues? Apex 12K is currently on sale for $500 but yes is a huge winch, not all can fit it

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

I’ll try to ask them, but most winches can run synthetic without any isssue

@SooSmokie 3 месяца назад

@@JKGearandGadgetsthey make heat protective straps for this exact reason because the brakes get hot.

@hunbun101 Год назад

do you think you’ll be keeping the 3.8 in that new, to you, jk./ what are your thoughts on the motor is it necessary to replace?

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Its not necessary to replace, you just have to run the proper gearing. I ran the 3.8 in the JK with one tons and 40s for a long time. This JK has alot in store, beyond the capabilities that the 3.8 can offer. 3.8s arent a big powerhouse by any means, but they are reliable and last a long time.

@jeepdoctv Год назад

Ah, electrical tape!! Genius!! I use silicone the day before… 👍

@ryanop6154 Год назад

I looked at the apex and I seen on the self as if it was going to be replaced by something I guess a newer model but I couldn't find anything about it

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Apex will be staying around for a while

@Stackali Год назад

you always need at least double the weight of the vehicle. and it doesn't hurt to have more than that.

@frogoakroot Год назад

14:49 lol 👍

@ddeter888 Год назад

Is this an update to the design? Couple months back i bought the 12k zxr and its way different than the one in your video. And synthetic rope is the best upgrade for this winch, glad to see you showing that

@JKGearandGadgets Год назад

Yes they just released the new model a few weeks ago, and looks like they are going away from the old style zxr