Has Harbor Freight Lost Their Mind? - APEX BADLAND

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@RTWGraphics 3 года назад

What people are missing about HF. They're making a respectable effort to fill in the gap left by Craftsman.

@JF-lt5zc 3 года назад

Yes. Or better. Go look for their ICON torque wrench comparisons. As good or better than Snapon for half the price.

@harveyhams1572 3 года назад

You can still get Craftsman.

@BenSchoolcraft 3 года назад

@@harveyhams1572 Craftsman was the "reliable but affordable" brand. They have since lost the first part, and now OP is indicating that HF would like to gain the "reliable" reputation to get sales from disgruntled craftsman users.

@onebluguy2692 3 года назад

THIS

@FUCKDSS 2 года назад

some of the tools are trying some are a joke tho

@MrPatrickdanysh 3 года назад

"If they offered to send you a new winch would you say yes? Of course you would so sit down and shut up!" 😂🤣😂🤣

@kb2zya 3 года назад

I got a good chuckle out of that as well. Heck yeah send me a free winch

@johne9341 3 года назад

This is why I love watching Cody's videos. He is such a real guy.

@RobWhittlestone 3 года назад

Sounds like Cody's Grandpa talking right there!

@JPHER217 3 года назад

Haha yes it was golden :)

@vigorousoutlaw2357 3 года назад

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition 😆

@sirroxalot 3 года назад

I have no problem using "Disposable" tools, because after a few uses, I usually forget where I put them down anyway.

@BigDmike24 3 года назад

So true. Or your children borrow them and never return them.

@ryandavis4689 3 года назад

Damn straight that's real fact

@carlyletom301 3 года назад

Harbor Freight have saved me when I cant find my tool, or I'm too far from home to drive back there.

@Kingofthewildfrontierr 3 года назад

I relate to this thread

@sweetbread9008 3 года назад

I hate head injuries too. I constantly have short term memory problems.

@johnreed6856 3 года назад

I used to be a store manager for harbor freight and I was constantly in touch with the qa dept. about either mistakes in their manuals or a surplus of certain items being returned for same quality issues. Harbor freight has really stepped up their quality control game. They have an overseas quality control dept and then another one state side.

@ericbest9562 Год назад

That's why I love having someone that works there, I get the inside scoop on what gets returned often and what never comes back, also that 20% discount on top of the sale price!

@lisamarie3878 3 года назад

“Of course you would, so sit down and shut up” you just kill me!😂😂😂😂

@jakep5121 3 года назад

@ 2:48... LOVE IT!!! I'll take more of that

@timmcwilliams8024 3 года назад

Best thing Cody has ever said! And he has said some dam great things!

@MrGtownjake 3 года назад

damn straight. LOL

@hopsta 3 года назад

So true though

@thunderbird233 3 года назад

killed me too! That was great!

@treywright3591 3 года назад

funny story. you mentioned at the end about the harbor freight floor jack standing up against the Snap-on. The Harbor Freight Daytona jack, and the snap-on floor jack, are made in the same factory, on the same assembly line. Snap-on actually sued Harbor Freight over it and lost. Same jack, 1/3 the cost.

@CBB-dg9jy 3 года назад

Noted

@thopkins2271 3 года назад

Probably not the exact same once you consider quality control and quality assurance steps. But close enough that with a warranty and a little inspection there’s no reason to not go that route.

@jaimzmyers3699 3 года назад

Thats the one I just commented about I forgot the name but I've used it a decent amount of time and it's the best quality jack I've owned

@noclass2gun342 3 года назад

@@thopkins2271 nope... they are litterally the same jack off the same assembly line... snap on actually withdrew the lawsuit when harbor freight counter sued for false advertising. Snap on had apparently marketed it as American made

@noclass2gun342 3 года назад

@@margaretfraser9610 the jack is probably the best in its class... harbor freight just negotiated a better deal for the customer. They also hired several snap on engineers to design the new icon line

@petercraw8188 Год назад

Another excellent, informative review by a guy that’s been there and knows what to look for. Thanks Cody. It’s been in the mid nineties for the last couple weeks, here in New Hampshire. Looking forward to cool fall days when I can wear my Filson vest again. Thanks for the tip.

@SammuelG 2 года назад

I bought one for my Nissan Titan, first time I had to use it I was nose down in a creek...it pulled me out with no problems, mine came with two extra sheathing wraps for the rope too. I personally like the wireless deal, it's pretty awesome!

@_brianbell 3 года назад

Best thing about Harbor Freight tools is that eventually, everything turns into a hammer.

@rohawaha 3 года назад

Or an anchor ! " Floridian "

@3dwezzy740 3 года назад

really

@charlesthompson5220 3 года назад

I have 4 of the 12000 and 2 of the 5000 and I like them all, I have put them through a lot, you can throw the warn in the trash

@TheRougeChef 3 года назад

LMAO!! Too funny..

@spwan10 3 года назад

🤣🤣 that's the worst part

@monk12314 3 года назад

My first thought was “I really like how open you are with us about how this was sent to you” and then you went into the “if they offered it you’d take it so sit down and shut up” and I laughed because you’re 100% correct. Love your channel! Been following for a few years. From a 25y/o New York City dweller who grew up on a farm, thanks for everything you do!

@nickharris8304 3 года назад

How do you willingly leave a farm and move to NYC?

@monk12314 3 года назад

@@nickharris8304 *large sigh* money...a lot of money ...

@malayrojak Год назад

@@monk12314 money can't buy everything...

@Pietro-ni6ow 3 года назад

Their offer is a compliment of your character. They know you are an honest and fair man that will give your real opinion. Kudos to you sir.

@rcclassiccrawlers4368 Год назад

My cousin has a 10,000lb Badland winch with both the corded and wireless remotes for ten years or more and he’s never had a problem with any of it. In my opinion they’re every bit as good as Warn winches w/o the bank breaking price. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one.

@marcusw.3326 3 года назад

You should do a video talking of all your job history. Seems like youve worn many hats over your years.

@jeffadams2643 3 года назад

I think Cody must be 200 years old or has only worked at any one job for no more than a month.

@urbanjungle9600 3 года назад

He puts Homer Simpson to shame with all his work history!

@notreallyme425 3 года назад

@@urbanjungle9600 you haven’t heard Cody’s stories from when he worked at the nuke plant?

@fruitfarmfords8243 3 года назад

@@urbanjungle9600 Homer was an astronaut.

@littlejackalo5326 3 года назад

He seems to have worked at a million different places, for "years," and a lot of the time his knowledge doesn't back up that narrative. He claims to have been in construction (framing and build-out superintendent), but doesn't know a lot of basic things. Claims to have been a heavy equipment operator, but doesn't know a lot of basic things about his tractor.

@jimsiggy 3 года назад

Cody: "Synthetic line is delicate" while using a sharp knife to point that out.

@willierants5880 3 года назад

😂 I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure Cody in his defense will note he had the cutting edge turned out.

@suspicionofdeceit 3 года назад

It’s not that delicate.

@gtuttle4 3 года назад

I noticed that too!

@probuilder961 3 года назад

I was cringing every time that blade touched that line!

@grantw.whitwam9948 3 года назад

Someone just needs to take that knife away.

@at_3831 3 года назад

So update on this winch I bought one back in January I mounted it to the hitch mount plate and have used it in multiple situations. Honestly I wasn’t kind at all but it performed great until the other night. I attempted to skid a large hemlock out of the woods and it almost accomplished the job but unfortunately I found the breaking point. The winch blew apart at the mount points the cast housing on both sides of the drum let go. I feel like this tool was pushed well past it’s recommended use and am very impressed that the critical failure did not stop the winch from spooling in or out

@stephenwhite1607 2 года назад

It would help to state what was the winch you "bought one back in January" because I just found no content there now.

@johnwilsonfrominstagram8804 2 года назад

@@stephenwhite1607 you need to learn what context is. His comment is on a video for the badland apex hitch so that’s what he’s talking about

@pappaclutch3266 2 года назад

Also we don’t know how he was using it, if the load was heavy did he have the line rigged properly, the length of the line out correct for the load, the time spent pulling did he do 30s on 5min off? There’s a lot left out to say it was truly the winches fault

@redneckswitwheels 2 года назад

@@pappaclutch3266 absolutely correct also what angle was he running.... not everyone is smart about riggin

@timbutler5690 3 года назад

Love all your videos I hope you never stop. You are a great guy, simple man sharing with me

@sferris5316 3 года назад

“If they offered to send you a new badlands winch, would you say yes? Of course you would so sit down and shut up.” I gave the video a 👍 just for this.

@charliesmith643 3 года назад

Yes.

@Mathis218337 3 года назад

Harbor freight has got great zip ties, learned that from Project Farm lol

@derpydog1008 3 года назад

Yeah I use them to hold the fenders together on my 4 wheeler.

@victorsteen73 3 года назад

Me too!

@justinl9677 3 года назад

Am I the only oddball that reuses zip ties? I refuse to cut one if I can just pop the tab and push it back through!

@LemonySnicket-EUC 3 года назад

The stainless steel ones are super strong. Todd is awesome.

@Mexicanmike87 3 года назад

@@LemonySnicket-EUC the guys name is Todd? No wonder he reminds me of my uncle

@westernwanderer8397 3 года назад

Now this is a review I am excited about. I've been wanting a winch for years, but never been able to squeeze it into the budget, which is small. I love the reputation of Warns too, but not the price. Great honest review. Now put it to the test!

@terrenceharvey8805 3 года назад

I have this on my tundra, and I pulled cars out of snow drifts, up rooted small trees, pulled off dead tree branches. No problems at all. I love it and I got it for 350 during a harbor freight sale.

@brandonconway4822 3 года назад

Harbor Freight has really stepped up their game. They still sell the cheap junk too.

@greenghost6416 3 года назад

The stuff coming out of China has been increasing in quality the past several years.

@theoutdoorbeast6423 3 года назад

Yeah I have noticed that too, but sometimes you need as cheap tool to use once, their is now no cheap tools

@billparco8072 3 года назад

The Vulcan and Titanium welders are solid workhorses. The accessories are only so so, but capable which helps price points. Even some of the cheap stuff is pretty damn good. The 4.5 angle grinder is almost unkillable for like $20

@BigBoy-kc5ze 3 года назад

I must say they are getting better

@drshroomy1384 3 года назад

This is straight facts

@Jlbrack84 3 года назад

Whenever Dad needed to rent a tool he would go to Harbor Freight first and if it was cheaper to buy rather than rent we would buy. 15 years I still borrow his tile saw whenever I need it.

@berryreading4809 3 года назад

Did the same with a lower wall breaker Jackhammer, it's made it 6 years and 100's of hours of use. The copper in the cord finally work hardened and broke about 2 years ago, replaced that with an extension cord. It just wore out the original brushes, but it came with replacement brushes 😄 (the HF chisels do wear out faster than the Bosch though) full disclosure lol

@CainnechK 3 года назад

U cant beat HF for as a home owner

@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm 3 года назад

Needed to cut fire brick for my sugaring arch. Harbor Freight beat the rental, hands down. Closest rental was an hour away, and of course, there was a time limit. Now I have a saw I can use for lapidary/stone cutting... Big win.

@skbpharmd 3 года назад

I think based on all the videos I have seen from this guy he has literally worked in every profession there is.

@chipsammich2078 Год назад

Legend... Just ask him

@invisibilianone6288 8 месяцев назад

Not sure about work,,,maybe employed

@UBBERTANKER 3 года назад

i love most of my harbor freight stuff and i use it every day as a mechanic. I have a couple of ratchets, tool cart, floor jack and some of the big wrenches that i dont use often. I can honestly say i have never been dissapointed. Yes its not as nice but it does the job very well considering the price

@robertpothier1861 3 года назад

"A very handsome, good looking wench" was my nickname in high school.

@MrGtownjake 3 года назад

Alright, you win first laugh of the day from me.

@spencermorrow2899 3 года назад

It’s winch Not wench

@robertpothier1861 3 года назад

@@spencermorrow2899 I know but I've noticed that he sometimes pronounces it like wench, so I've been waiting for a quotable moment.

@jdelbrid 3 года назад

@@spencermorrow2899 I'm glad you cleared that up. I was just thinking that $1,700 was awfully steep for a "worn wench". 🤠

@justinl9677 3 года назад

@@jdelbrid I've got one of those ill sell ya for dirt cheap...you gotta remember to feed her semi-regular though...

@Airn5475 3 года назад

It’s a good sign of a company’s belief in their product when they send it to a skeptic with no strings attached. Companies need to do this more often, if they get a good review, that says a lot.

@olivertaylor8788 2 года назад

They wont send that junk to people who actually do work,they know its junk.I dont trust hf winches at all on any serious pulls.Ill hook up the warren.hf,i wouldnt buy another one.

@murf493 Год назад

Facts it's a no bs approach

@SkitzerPoindexter 3 года назад

I've got Harbor Freight's aftermarket wireless kit that I use with one of their 5000 lb. winches. It's worked flawlessly for about 3 years and it's still on its first remote battery. I love that I can sit in a dead car and steer it into my shop as I winch it in.

@martinz.4852 3 года назад

The technology that goes into all of our stuff is incredible!!! New plastic injection moldings,digital CNC machines etc that makes everything much much better in quality. Now, the material they use can be cheap. Great video.

@StacyClark73 3 года назад

Bought my sons one of these for their trailer as a Christmas gift. They are loving it!

@hkguitar1984 3 года назад

I would imagine that vinyl control cable will be as stiff as a coat-hanger in sub-zero temps.

@michaelsmith8295 3 года назад

It actually stays quite flexible and isn't as cold or dangerous to hands from splintering.

@kyleshelton1636 Год назад

THANK YOU for calling the line wire rope! I spent ten years in towing, and that was DRILLED into our heads!

@mikeycrabtree123 Год назад

The wireless option is a nice safety feature if you think about it. Makes it easier to stand in a safe location & still efficiently operate the winch.

@farmerjoebrown2189 3 года назад

I went thru the same decision warn vs the world. I bought this to try and this has REALLY opened my eyes! Two days after installing on my tundra, i winched out my buddy’s new f350 from a road drainage ditch sitting on its axles. 2 other guys from a local farm were asking all the details on where to “get this thang” after telling me no way my “1500 was gonna winch out this 9k lb truck”. Needless to say it did not dissapoint! Happy to keep it.

@LivingWithDragon 3 года назад

“Sit down and shut up.” Haha People sure like to judge.

@StevenLeeMiller 3 года назад

That was precisely when I "liked" the video.

@Mike-bj1jj 3 года назад

Exactly!

@robertduncan2742 3 года назад

Not a good thing

@strawbalehead Год назад

Bought one of these after the "worn" one crapped out. Excellent winch. Pulled my fully loaded F250 and a 16 ft trailer through 50 feet of mud. Buy a HF ammo box and put the remote in there with some extra batteries. Made mine plug and play for front and rear mount. Get the coupons for a better deal. Nice review!

@miket0210 3 года назад

I have had the badlands 12000 for almost a year and have used it in numerous applications from loading an Ambulance on my gooseneck to pulling my truck and trailer (empty) out after getting stuck. The only thing that I have seen with the winch is the decals fading after time. Besides that, it has worked and worked well every time I have needed it. The wireless remote is really nice when I am using it in my trailer application that way I can move around and watch the load while I am in the process of pulling it up.

@Squarehead45 3 года назад

One thing, I use these for an "A" frame hoist to left Trusses for steel buildings. It is advised to run the Ground Cable all the way TO the Battery post and not rely on the Steel Frame of the truck. You may have a loose bolt, etc between the winch and the battery ground and that will cause a LOT Of heat and other problems.

@jacrispy8802 3 года назад

Harbor freight is honestly alright, I like their impact sockets, and some hand tools. All full replacement lifetime warranty

@borandell9915 3 года назад

Thanks for that tip. I need a set of impact sockets.

@dancearoundtheworld5360 3 года назад

@@borandell9915 i got the 37pc puttsburgh good even on kobalt xtr 1/2 impact

@borandell9915 3 года назад

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 Thank you.

@TheKingweston89 3 года назад

@@darrinrentruc6614 that’s about it now, a decision wether you support American jobs or the Chinese. They have caught up to us in quality. Practically

@Mr.Mikey.Holiday 3 года назад

@@darrinrentruc6614 joe biden supports the ccp and yet hes your president and you pay him.

@FYMFTP Год назад

Harbor Freight has really stepped their game up over the past few years. They have lots of good quality stuff now, and most of it comes with an unconditional warranty, so if it does break you can return it, no questions asked.

@twyztedsteel81 3 года назад

Great review! I've become a big fan of you as of late! Thanks for the videos!

@jtr82369 3 года назад

HF has come a really long way, I’ve had great experiences with their inverter generators, air compressors, jacks, & even their entry level mig welders. Hand tools have been hit & miss but def 10 times better then 10 years ago. Though their coupons are useless now & their prices have jumped up.

@lisaduncan8888 Год назад

Yep. Useless coupons for sure.

@jackhenry290 3 года назад

All we use at coal mine now is synthetic rope. It is incredible and if it breaks it can be woven back together for quick repair. I love the synthetic

@MikeHunt-eb4kr 2 года назад

I’m impressed, stainless steel and thought to detail and actually use in the field, yeah harbor freight is stepping it up.

@Seeker64 Год назад

You can use a roller fairing with the synthetic, as long as you have no damage to the surface of the rollers. It also has a beeter chance of not hurting or melting the rope becasue of friction if your angle is steeper than normal. But steel is better for heavy use. The steel cable helps to cool the motor. And under heavy use the heat of the motor can damage the synthetic rope.

@michaelcostello280 3 года назад

I own this winch, bought it for $375 on New Years Eve. Went wheeling with it New Year's Day, and totally submerged front end in icy water while fording with no problems. I have used it 3 times in two months and I am very happy with it. Everything that it came with was excellent quality, and it is also very well packaged.

@Al-ix5um 3 года назад

So you actually tested it and this guy never even installed it. You should've gotten the free one.

@ifyoutip 3 года назад

Mine is from HF when they first came out and I abused it and it works well yet. Used it to pull silo unloaders to stuck trucks.

@stopcommunism9224 Год назад

@@Al-ix5um right lol. I just made a similar comment about lack of actually reviewing it.

@RealJeep Год назад

The CCP thanks you for your purchase comrade.

@jayscott1380 10 месяцев назад

@@RealJeepWarn winches are made in China too. Hate to burst your bubble.

@outdoorzone 3 года назад

Actually when harbor freight began they had no retail stores they had a semi tractor trailer that traveled all over and the trailer was the mobile store! I shopped in one several times in my area! But they have came a long way especially in selection and quality!! They are definitely worth trying!

@dtq7388 3 года назад

Harbor Freight quality has greatly improved lately! They still have some of the 1 project tools but their Icon line is a Snap On killer!

@dannys6957 3 года назад

I don't own a house, a truck or anything with a winch. I don't own a gun or work on my own car... But I've watched about 4 hours of your videos between last night and today. Good gravy, you're an entertaining & educational man.

@benfeld4058 3 года назад

My favorite part is that Harbor Freight basically admitted the rest of their winches are garbage. "We actually have one that's good".

@samuelyoung2671 3 года назад

They have alot of low end stuff... priced as such. No shame in knowing what u are.

@axeman33333 3 года назад

Got one on my Polaris ranger that’s as functional as any warn I’ve ever owned(3)

@papajon-1000 3 года назад

W- “ I would love to compare high quality jacks vs snap on.” Me- laughs in Daytona

@newkey1106 Год назад

Thanks for being so real just like my pop! We need more strong men. Keep pushing forward!

@inferno1770 3 года назад

So I just recently bought this winch and I love the way you review I'm now subscribed great video

@michaellogan623 3 года назад

I haven't watched cody in a while, so I forgot how straight forward he is, and how little he cares about peoples feelings. And I absolutely love it

@SouthWestIron 3 года назад

Straight shooter for sure. I think more than anything he gets tired of the negativity and unwarranted criticism so prevalent today.

@lbranco93 3 года назад

@@SouthWestIron I mean, there's comments criticizing every word he says

@eddie10191 2 года назад

They call that honesty.

@chrisfox3646 3 года назад

Lots of division in the 4x4 community over this winch. Warn loyalists hate it. Low budget guys are warming up to it. There is also a rumor, the inner parts of the Apex is Warn. I havent seen a review yet where its been broken. Most guys arent working it very hard.

@nyurgunbilyukin7351 3 года назад

"Warn loyalists hate it" - that's probably the best ad for HF

@jonniessink1 3 года назад

Warn owner's are just mad b/c they spen $1,800 instead of $700

@larryrivers2752 3 года назад

I used to use Ramseys' winches and Warren locking hubs ( trucks & cars ) in the towing business. Both very tough equipment.

@ashagon 3 года назад

Wow! I will have to get one these, thanks for the great review.

@amricke 3 года назад

I hear ya, man. Harbor “Fright” seems to have really stepped up their game these last couple of years. Now it’s time to see how it performs. I look forward to your review 2-6 months from now.

@Original_Old_Farmer 3 года назад

Harbor Freight has been adding commercial grade lines to their inventory. Such as the Earthquake 1/2 inch composite air impact wrench is a higher quality than the Snap-on version. The Hercules 12 inch miter saw is becoming the job site replacement. With the extended warranty a contractor can take it to the store and walk out with a new one. It is slowly replacing the Dewalt miter saw for dependability and quick turn around if there is an issue. This is not a paid endorsement. I have these tools and use them.

@localcrew 3 года назад

That’s a very nice unit. I was shocked when you started pointing out all the metal parts. Not used to that on HF products. Just subscribed!

@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors 3 года назад

When you get sand and dirt in the synthetic line it can abrade and cut the fibers in the rope. It is imperative to keep it clean, wash with warm soapy water and let air dry when it gets soiled.

@ryanmartinage 3 года назад

Ive ran one on my Jeeps for years. Just make sure to read the manual and understand the rated duty cycle. They've always been reliable for me and a family friend who has 2 on each of their flatbed tow trucks.

@lukedog7028 3 года назад

Give it to some farmers, rock climbers and when they get done with it let us know. Looking at a winch means almost nothing. Testing it in real world situations is where the fizz is.

@Deltathegoldenretriever 3 года назад

I had a warn and it wasn’t nearly as reliable as the 12,000lbs badland winch I have had for the last two years

@ken85225 3 года назад

Except for corrosion to the internals, I think Warn also had some pretty crappy solenoids. Seems like one of my old Warns had sticking solenoids....but this was way back in 1990ish years. Great presentation👍👍

@MaximGhost 3 года назад

Nothing out of Harbor Freight is meant to be commercial rated. This is more for weekend off-roaders and hobby ranchers who subscribe to "better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it" who can easily shell out $600 for one and maybe another $600 for a back-up.

@dylantheshotgunner5136 3 года назад

@@MaximGhost lol their 20v 1/2 impact wrenches are pretty good. It’s done way more on my farm than I ever thought it would

@MaximGhost 3 года назад

@@dylantheshotgunner5136 I have nothing against Harbor Freight ... I think they do an awesome job of trying to get affordable products to consumers not wanting to overspend for the best. My problem is with people, like the original poster, who insist that every product out there be commercially rated when the target market obviously are common consumers who are willing to pay a fraction of the price to get what they want to satisfy their most basic needs at home, their small ranch, or their small farm.

@kicknsystm 3 года назад

I've never owned a winch but have been thinking about buying one lately. Thanks for highlighting what to look for.

@TechTimeWithEric 3 года назад

I have one of their like $60 ATV winches with the wireless remote on my trailer. I gotta admit, I love the wireless remote. I didn't think I would, but man is it a great feature and it's been reliable; not a single issue with it.

@silverjack6752 3 года назад

“If you were offered a new bandlands wench, would you take it? Yeah so sit down and shut up.” Ha gotta love the gut check. Great content

@adammerritt 3 года назад

I'm sure you've found out by now, but the extra mounting bracket and cables are to relocate the solenoids. That entire top housing comes off and mounts on the big mounting bracket. I'm amazed they included everything to relocate (close anyways) in the box and not as an aftermarket kit.

@stlpro2a386 Год назад

That sheath on the rope is a rub protector for going over contact points...slides along rope to rub point.

@butziporsche8646 Год назад

In the Maritime Industry we refer to that as "Chafing Gear".

@steveleverett2644 3 года назад

I have one of these 12000 winches. I loaded a 12x24 wood frame building on a trailer with it. Got hot a few times but was expected from all the weight but it got the job done.

@BadUncleIke 3 года назад

My impression is if a hard core wheeler could get even three or four seasons for less than $600 then that is a real bargain.

@jasonrobertson5705 3 года назад

I would install one as a secondary or trailer mount however when I’m in the bush with my rig there will only be tried and true warn on my vehicles. If they fail it’s on me. Bless you and your family thanks for the great content.

@bcgrittner 3 года назад

Great review. Food for thought. Well done.

@bobvincent4841 3 года назад

Really a nice looking winch and lots of neat stuff for the install. I'm interested now.

@lukemc5800 3 года назад

Be interested to see a tear down to see quality of internals. A nice casing of good and all but the real quality is in the gearing and motor.

@thescrambler6684 3 года назад

I’d definitely try it out, I’d love to see a review of it being put through its paces

@timmeh1234 Год назад

I once heard the best argument I've ever heard for a quick disconnect on a winch. There were a few stories some years ago talking about people heading up north (in Australia, gnarled 4wd country) and waking up or returning to their rigs after the local kids connected the winch cable to the towball and stuffed aluminium Foil into the remote connector and folded cars in half or folding boat trailers onto roofs.

@mr.h4714 3 года назад

Manual controls at the winch means you'd be using it while standing "in the bite", that goes against all recommendations and safety protocols when winching. Now for rewinding unhooked, makes sense. Pulling a load, nope

@stopcommunism9224 Год назад

Dude I was thinking the same. Also, he didn't actually review or test it...

@ralfie8801 Год назад

@@stopcommunism9224 Matt’s off-road recovery uses them, I’d say almost if not exclusively, in his business making all sorts off vehicle recoveries in the Utah mountains and deserts. They seem to be holding up well and he’s paying for them out of his pocket. He doesn’t like using winches either.

@Jnes01 3 года назад

WARN provides a lifetime warranty for materials and defects in their winches and a 7 year warranty on the electrical components. The harbor freight winch has a 90 day warranty on everything.

@Tedybear315 3 года назад

So spend a few more bucks and get the extended warranty for another 1-2 years. Which includes a 1 time free exchange during that time period.

@baileymoyer9777 3 года назад

As someone who worked at harbor freight a few months ago I can confirm that nowadays they make some really good tools and in some cases tools even better than your snap on tools.

@fiveninecummins7768 3 года назад

I bought one of those compressors with the 23hp Predator motor and I haven't had any trouble out of it. I bought it 4 years ago and it still fires right up..

@BBQDad463 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I have bought numerous Harbor Freight tools and have not been disappointed. Admittedly, my usage of these tools is rather light; I just do the occasional DIY project. Still, the tools perform as one would expect of a decent-quality tool.

@jasonjones8492 3 года назад

"Of course you would so sit down and shut up"!😂 LMAO 😂

@Sleepdroidstudios 3 года назад

Harbor Freight is certainly hit or miss. They have some terrible stuff, but they also have some stuff that I absolutely LOVE. As long as your careful, you can get some truly great stuff there. I have some small f-clamps that I love. My 12" disc sander is great. I got the big dust collector and swapped out the impeller blades and mounted it to a cyclone. It's great. I love the big floor jack I got too.

@heatshield 3 года назад

If you know what you're looking at, HF has some gems. If you know your materials, it can be like finding prime rib at sirloin prices instead of hotdogs at hotdog prices.

@kngshzt5308 3 года назад

Torque wrench

@SonOfPatriots 3 года назад

I bought a Chicago Electric hammer drill from there that honestly lasted less than an hour. Started smoking and burned out the motor. Their clamps are a steal of a bargain. Use them for woodworking and they're awesome

@alant5757 3 года назад

Yep... sometimes hit & miss. We bought an 8700 watt Predator (Harbor Freight) generator and couldn’t be happier with the product and price. I hadn’t started it in a year and it started up on the first pull. The same generator is twice the price everywhere else. But I remember needing hole saws once on a job.... because I left mine at home.... bought a cheap set at HF and some were literally oblong. Haha

@devinm9245 3 года назад

no doubt within the last year i bought a No.4 plane that they let me return because of the crack built into the shoe and my first 10" drill press that was 10% cheaper than the same model at lowes.

@OtterCreekFarm Год назад

I recently found the Sherp 4x4 winch. They are more than a Badland but less than a Warn. They soaked a winch under salt water for 4 weeks and it still ran like a champ. The video is on RU-vid. It is just another option on the price scale.

@jeffcamp481 2 года назад

I have a Vulcan 220 welder from harbor frieght, love it! Tig, MiG, flux core,stick and spool gun capability. Set metal thickness, wire size and process and it automatically sets up your welder. All setting spot on. My skid steer runs a predator 670 22hp v twin from harbor freight! It has more power and runs awesomely, better than factory! Harbor freight has done a great job stepping up their game!

@jackwitt8713 3 года назад

If people buy offshore products,even at the deep discounted prices that they sell for,then they are sending money to countries that don’t necessarily have Americas best interests at heart. Buy American,support the economy here!

@rickbrockthedog8017 3 года назад

Please buy USA made whenever possible. I truly think we need to support our workers every chance we get.

@littlejackalo5326 3 года назад

What? You don't like supporting countries that are outspoken enemies of the US? You don't like supporting countries that are actively engaged in ethnic cleansing and concentration camps? Crazy. LOL

@ericlee8231 3 года назад

Whatever device you all typed this on was not made in America. Buying completely American is just not possible.

@Bredddi 3 года назад

@@ericlee8231 Americans don’t make as much stuff as we used to. We design it all and then have less developed countries make it for us. I’m all for manufacturing growth here in the USA, but that doesn’t change the fact that the worlds largest super power will increasingly use the rest of the world to make its stuff. As tradesmen demand higher and higher comp, companies simply cannot compete with the foreign alternative. I am not going to pay 5x the price id the quality is decent.

@rickbrockthedog8017 3 года назад

@@ericlee8231 You are right. And I have changed my original response. Thank you.

@cooperjohn86 3 года назад

I’m not a fan of logos all over either. On the aluminum piece, fill the recessed letters with Bondo, sand it smooth, and give the whole piece a few coats of bright colored epoxy paint. Winner winner.

@concretesailors 3 года назад

Heard of a guy who made a car dealership remove their logo from his truck. Allegedly, the customer told the dealership he didn't spend 50k on a new truck to advertise the dealership. I say bravo!

@JM-yx1lm 3 года назад

Personally I would just take a Sanderson grinder and just remove the logo that way

@cooperjohn86 3 года назад

It’s a fairly deep inset on the letters. You’d grind the thing down to a nub.

@derekhill1807 2 года назад

HF's new (to me) Icon Line of hand tools seems to be very good quality and good on looks as well. I am getting this winch next week and with the money I saved, using that to also buy a new low profile C4Fab winch bumber for my 4Runner. Win, Win.

@mikesand8136 Год назад

Our VFD bought 3 of these winches in SD and use them a lot. We have 1 paved road in 256 square miles. Winters are harsh and they pull cars out, trees over etc. Bought all theee for price of 1 Warn. We use HF Predator (Honda knock off) motors as well .

@ThriftyGarage 3 года назад

This looks like a closer comparison to the Warn Evo 12s. It has a price of $800-900. The Zeon is much more at a price of ~$1,500. I've been looking at either the Warn Evo or the Harbor Freight Apex for my new Diamond C equipment trailer. Looking for a winch I can put on a receiver hitch and move between vehicles and the trailer.

@magniac3955 2 года назад

Harbor Freight has come a LONG way. I just exchanged a set ratchet wrenches, and it was just like walking into sears. They said go grab another set of them sign here and walked out, and no questions asked.

@HBButler01 3 года назад

I got the Warn VR Evo 12k Winch. Lifetime Mechanical warranty and 1 year Electrical Warranty. I’m sure it’s made in China compared to the Warm M12000 but so far it’s been great! I’d love to see some side by side comparisons between the Warn VR Evo and the Badlands Apex. They’re both kinda a budget friendly option.

@openyoureyes1776 2 года назад

Thank you for the video, because of your review your install video and you're ripping the old truck apart video I just purchased the winch today it is super cheap for what you get it seems thanks for the help

@joracer1 3 года назад

If you are going to just look at the winch like most people do, then it's just as good as any of them. I know a guy that bought one a few years back, he hasn't used it yet. They should make just a look a like winch like as in fake. Sell it for $50... they would sell like hot cakes...

@dienekes4364 3 года назад

I'm probably never going to use one when I buy it, but it's about peace of mind, knowing I have it if I need it. Just because you don't use it, doesn't mean you will never need it. Better safe than sorry. I take it you were never a boy scout.

@miltondejesus2076 3 года назад

They actually do make a fake winch for a truck :(

@luemas3219 3 года назад

It would be perfect for the brodozers!

@dienekes4364 3 года назад

@@miltondejesus2076 Just bizarre!

@justinl9677 3 года назад

@@miltondejesus2076 they sure do. I put one on my bicycle

@scrappyhustler7467 3 года назад

I'd really like to see solder joints and the internals the actual planatary and motor and compare those to warn!

@megadawg342 3 года назад

yeah. like I said...." Nylon Gears?" But,.... no, it's really well made. One of those deals.

@Deltathegoldenretriever 3 года назад

I really like the badlands winch I have had for the last two years has been very reliable! The warn I had was rebuilt twice and only used 3 times

@stumpygopher 3 года назад

I've had their 12000 # winch on my hunting truck for over 5 years now. Controller crapped out in 2019 so I got the wireless controller for it and still used it as wired this year.

@cranesfc 3 года назад

“Yes you would, now sit down and shut up”. That’s how you handle the negative Nellies on social media. Priceless!

@BH-rx3ue 3 года назад

I can't believe people get stuff like this for free, well, free except the thousands of hours of hard work and dedication to creating high quality youtube content that has built up a wide audience and influence.

@paulmurgatroyd6372 3 года назад

It's so true, I never get sent anything because I don't make videos and no one knows who I am. There's definitely a link... 🤣

@dwoodog 3 года назад

Free!!!! I'm lucky if what I buy is on sale. That's why I never loan out my tools, or sell anything. I paid too damn much for them.

@johnnnny 3 года назад

Free, except for the advertising they get from this. ;)

@yesac101 3 года назад

@@paulmurgatroyd6372 i get free stuff through amazon for reviewing a lot stuff company's send me different stuff to try i dont even write detailed review just a quick honest opinion

@BH-rx3ue 3 года назад

@@johnnnny well, that part is free for Walmart IF Cody thinks it;s good enough to put a video up about it.

@TIREDOFEVIL Год назад

I have this unit which I mounted on my equipment/car hauler trailer. It pulls everything so far that I have loaded on the trailer. Did change the cabling around so that anyone can use their vehicle as the power source, so far, no complaints from me.