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Badland Apex 12,000 lb Winch
7.1 our score out of 10
The most winch for the money, with published load tables; the 90-day warranty is the trade.
How we score it
| Pulling performance (40%) | 7.5 |
| Durability (35%) | 6.0 |
| Value (25%) | 7.8 |
Specs
| Rated load | 12,000 lb (rated line pull) |
| Weight | 67.2 lb |
| Warranty | 90 days (Harbor Freight); optional extended service plan sold separately |
| Material | 12 V series-wound motor, 3-stage planetary, automatic cone brake, 80 ft 3/8 in synthetic rope, IP68/IP69K |
| Confirmed listings for | None confirmed yet |
Specs come from the maker; a spec the maker doesn't publish is left off. Fit varies by cab, bed and options, so use the listing for your exact truck.
What owners say
Most run it on Jeeps, 4Runners, Lexus GXs, Land Cruisers and car trailers; the pickups include Tacomas, Tundras, a 2017 3rd gen Tacoma, a 2022 F-150 and Colorado ZR2s. Eleven owners who name the Apex report two to five years of use without a failure, and four report it still working after running submerged or through deep mud.