12,000 lbs. BADLANDS Winch TEST

[@farmall51]

They are a lifesaver. It has saved us a few tow bills. Good to see you again.

[@Jason1Pa]

Thanks Farmall51 yeah there is always too much time in between posts! Thanks for checking in.

[@farmall51]

@@Jason1Pa we just got another one from harbor freight. Had our last one 6 years before a electrical post broke. Good winches for the money.

[@Jason1Pa]

@@farmall51 Yeah for the money you can't beat it. I've seen them being used for commercial use and they seem to hang in there.

[@rockerpat1085]

Awesome!!! Two Videos In One Year!!! I Don't Blame You For Not Wanting To Burn The Paint On That Rig!!! Sweet Set Up!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!

[@Jason1Pa]

😆 When you put it like that it sounds pretty lazy of me! I'm gonna try a little harder. Got a couple smaller projects coming up.

[@TractorHoarders]

Jason, excellent video. I have had the same winch on my trailer for about two years now and have been very pleased with it. If I had a place to store my trailer inside, I would definitely do it. Yours looks immaculate! It's on my "someday" / to-do list to make a follow up video on my winch after a few years of ownership. I'd buy one again for sure.

[@Jason1Pa]

That's good to always hear about happy customers. I figure for how much I'm going to use it it should last me a very long time. I'll be interested in seeing your review on your winch. Take care!

[@robertswartzwelder8810]

What is not to love about a John Deere A. You have a beautiful example. Love the sound they make. Nice video, I'm about to install the same model winch on my car hauler!

[@Jason1Pa]

Thanks!! Good luck with your installation. I haven't used mine much but at least it looks impressive! 🤣

[@libmananchannel]

Hello Jason1Pa! it's amazing! Thanks for the very nice video! I saw it with great interest! Great! Have a nice day!

[@nindazafa]

Jason, excellent video...,I saw it with great 🤔👍🤔

[@andrewmantle7627]

Good to see you Jason. It's been a while; thanks.

[@Jason1Pa]

It has Andrew. I always plan to do more stuff,but never happens! 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@fixer2u]

Just got new to be tractor hailer myself so I may need to get one of these! Nice video!

[@Jason1Pa]

It's definitely one of those must haves. Probably won't use it much,but it is there if I need it.

[@denniskrueger3903]

Very nice trailer and well kept. You can almost double your winch capacity by using a "snatch-block pulley" and double the cable back to the winch. Bad side is it cuts your winch cable useable length in half.

[@Jason1Pa]

Yes I forgot to mention that in the video.

[@markfuchs9385]

Great mounting job and Happy Independence Day...

[@Jason1Pa]

Thanks Mark same to you!

[@sandwon]

You have a Great Video again 👍 You just gave me another Idea. 🤣

[@ProgRockDan1]

Thanks for sharing the test

[@Jason1Pa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Theferg1]

Great video sir!! I'm looking to buy one and so i came here looking to see what others say about it.. But seeing what it just done i'm more then satisfied that it works just fine! Also sir how do you start the John Deere? I saw you were doing something on the side of it?? Lastly You have a very nice set up ( Truck Trailer)!!

[@Jason1Pa]

Hi Billy! Thanks for the comments! I did a lot of research and asking around about these winches for I purchased one and I really haven't heard too many complaints. I see some that are being used commercially and they hang in there. I figure with what I'm doing with it and for how much I'm going to use it it should last a while. To start this John Deere you open up two decompression valves (both sides of the engine) so you can rotate the flywheel on the side to start it. It has a magneto to create spark. There is no electric on it. Here is a old video link of me starting it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGbIhHiPeNqears

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Glad to see you

[@GuntersGarage]

I watched another youtuber that does off road towing and recovery. He choses the Badlands over Warn. He said the Warn have always let him down.

[@Jason1Pa]

Probably just like a lot of things the quality has gone down hill. With Warn the price is 3 times the amount of one of these BADLANDS. And if you really study up on winches they are all basically made from the same components and just given a different name. For example the ones at Tractor Supply are called Traveler. Other then the top plastic cover and the higher price it is a Badlands. I too have seen them on many commercial type equipment now. If they can handle that I'm sure with what I'll be doing with mine it should last a while.

[@GuntersGarage]

@@Jason1Pa I agree, I ran into that when I was looking for a TIG welder. Turns out one company holds the patent for literally a page of welders on the market. Mine looks just like the one Eastwood sells just a different color along with some others Ive seen. However it doesnt compare to an industrial Miller or Lincoln.

[@Jason1Pa]

@@GuntersGarage Exactly. And the sad thing is when one company dominates a particular market there is no need to test and improve on their products. Then what we get is junk. Nothing is better then two companies in completion to make the best product. The consumer wins.

[@vidman008]

it would have been a GOOD Time to try out your Stainless Steel Shackle... LMAO.......

[@Jason1Pa]

And possibly scratch it?? What kind of caretaker would I be to put it in danger like that?? 😆

[@vidman008]

Those Bolts holding that 1/2" plate had Better Be Stainless Steel, as well as the Bolts holding the Winch down to the plate....!!!???? Short of that, I am going to Un-Sub You....!!!!

[@Jason1Pa]

Oh Ron you must admit them grade 8 bolts are stronger then your stainless steel ones!! 😆 🤣 But they aren't as pretty. I'll give you that!