2500 Badlands winch install on a Honda Rancher

Figuring out install and quick review of the winch as I go on a 2011 Honda Rancher independent suspension ATV. My goal was to get a winch installed on this ATV to have for emergencies on a budget. This Badlands, fit the bill.
Cost:
winch $59 - bought locally
Mounting Plate $41 - amazon, free shipping
Aluminum Fairlead $17 - bought locally
Zip Ties $2
3/8 Cable Protector $2
Total Cost of install $121.00!
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2500 LBs Badlands ATV Winch - www.harborfreight.com/2500-lb-...
ATV / utility Aluminum Hawse Fairlead
www.harborfreight.com/atv-util...
KFI 100705 Winch Mount for Honda Rancher
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...

[@TR19]

Doing the same project on an 08 rancher this week. Thanks guy.

[@jimthorne4186]

Really informative video. Thanks.

[@TannerKeyser]

To anybody who also buys the same winch just unspool the cable and attach it from the top instead of flipping the winch

[@Flisix]

i have a recon 250 and its super hard to mount a winch so i bolted it to the mounting plate and the only way was to weld it onto the frame and had to make a custom mount for the rolley

[@michaelrose1069]

Really liked your video I'm glad I seen yours because I'm buying me the same since same price .harbor freight also has a winch mounting plate on sale for 4.99 as of now like you said you can't go wrong with it for the price.all iam going to use it for is to work a snowplow up and down.PS you should do a video on you sound system on your front rack is it made from PVC pipe looked nice keep up the views very helpful.have a blessed day.

[@dhallftworth1]

Great video

[@mikeatv]

i like that winch. and the price..... i think ill get one.... nice video...

[@consaka1]

Weld those holes up and redrill them to the right size. Easy peasy and looks nice when done.

[@marleybaugh6605]

great video!!!!!!!!! definitely needed that

[@ohmswats]

i am trying to do the same thing on a trailer to keep me form messing up my arms or back, just don't know how to config er it yet i am sure i will come up with something.

[@spanky522]

Ya, the warn winches are way over priced for what you get. I've used the Badlands winches for years and they hold up very well for me. You are able to rebuild them and replace the brushes when they get worn out. My last one was 10-11 years old before I tore it apart. I used it to lift my snowplow, so it gets a lot of steady use all winter long. I recently bought a 3500 lb. Badland winch at Harbor Freight for $89 with a coupon so I have all the power I want now!

[@jes7520]

Thank you

[@jkemmetv3766]

Thanks

[@jaydenmeadows5370]

kfi sells the Fairland to match the mount plate for 20 bucks.

[@consaka1]

Them are some ancient songs there at 5:20

[@catfishJohn1999]

The nuts on the alen screws are supposed to be inside, you have them on backwards

[@psemar]

Just a follow-up, no problems with the winch or fairlead yet, however, just a warning, it puts a lot more stress on the battery. My battery failed, however, it was about 4 years old. The winch is not the strongest or fastest as expected, but seems to be ok for light duty.

[@caseynye8579]

+psemar Thanks for the great video. Super helpful. I just ordered the KFI mount and when it arrives will piece it all together. Two questions: 1. Did the mount come with hardware, or do I need to get that? 2. What would you do differently to avoid the battery issue you mentioned? Thanks again!

[@psemar]

Yes, all hardware I needed came with the winch and mount. The easy solution for the battery is always leave it running when using the winch, leave the ATV on a battery tender when not in use. I never got around to researching wiring it into the ignition, but that would be ideal.

[@jeremiahalmos2643]

+psemar I thought u said the winch mount u had to order separately off Amazon?

[@finessfishing8125]

Impact really makes that fast, got a 2008 rancher and I had mine on in 10 min

[@briansarver4960]

i payed 79.99 at tractor sppuly for mine its a traveller winch you get mounting plate with it realy easy to asenable

[@brucelandymore7229]

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[@insanetransport5909]

Brian Sarver i pay 42.00 in harbor freight

[@theodoredecelles1269]

Brian Sarver 5

[@crp110]

Hey bro you shouldn’t pull from the top of the reel maximum torque is allways at the bottom

[@patrickdonohue8230]

Great Video, Thanks for sharing! Please tell what is the invention you have built on the front rack made of 6 inch PVC? Thanks.

[@kadenalexis2134]

Its a speaker

[@briansarver4960]

its also 2,500 lb

[@fistteam]

Hey psemar, good video, but just a question regarding moving the cable to the top for leverage...Would it have just been easier, to unspool the cable and re-spool it back onto the drum, with the fair lead hook on the top? I'm getting ready to install same system in my 05 Honda Rincon and after watching your video, thought about doing it that way. Your thoughts??

[@psemar]

Sorry for late reply, I did not think of that, yes, that would be better!

[@pollockfarms8692]

How do you have the outlet on the front wired up that the speakers are hooked to

[@derekweese2230]

I could be wrong,,, but couldnt you have just removed the hookfrom the ferrell end of the cable or if not , juz unspool the cable , then respool it the it needed to be and spooling off the top as needed ? Im juz checkin cause i juz bought the 5000lb & takin notes !! Lol !

[@AntiCougar1988]

Hey so how'd the winch hold up with water?

[@jaycroyle8761]

Nice job on the video, I bought the winch already, need the mounting plate. Looked on amazon but I have not located the right mounting plate as of yet. I need the same plate you bought for my 2014 rancher. Very informative video, thank you!!

[@psemar]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027UO7PU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0027UO7PU&linkCode=as2&tag=prepaicom-20&linkId=44BATL6PT7WZMGLS - Here is the one I picked up

[@floradew61]

Hey fella nice video. I bought the same winch and ran into the same problem with my kfi mount and fairlead. I bought the aluminum one same as you but haven't installed either one yet. Wanted to know how that fairlead is holding up and how often you use the winch. Thanks for the vid

[@psemar]

Flora Dew Hi Flora, thanks for the comments, other than playing around with the winch a bit, I have not had any serious usage yet....Have a trail ride planned soon, will see if we get in a bind at all and need to use it. I mainly got it for emergencies, so do not plan to use it on a daily basis, if that were the case, the roller leads would probably be a lot better from a friction point of view. But the aluminum one sure made for a better install!

[@j.bassing9490]

Had mine for one day and the wire got behind the spool and broke

[@owenbarker3273]

Did it come with all the wires

[@cobrakirkland5080]

why did you flip the brake? or whatever that metal shield was?? I didn't on mine. you got me wondering.

[@psemar]

+Shelby Kirkland Hi Shelby, according to directions for best leverage, the wire needs to come from the top, with the KFI mount, it appeared that shield would have been in the way. I could have left the shield on and had the cable pull from the bottom, but I did not think the shield was that important.

[@Edgarrre]

Would it be smart to install this when I have a light bar connected to the battery as well. Light bar is at 126w

[@psemar]

As long as your stator is solid and you keep engine running, guessing you will be ok. You may have to use them one at a time though if you find it pulls too much amperage having them both on.

[@cray.muddintv143]

I did it and had no problem 🤷‍♂️

[@jerryrubio9963]

I bought one of the wenches and had my nearby motorcycle shop install it (not as well as yours), but now at home, can't get it to work. I pull the handle and got all the wire out, but now I have a lot of wire and it won't retract. I'm puzzled. Any suggestion?

[@psemar]

Is the light coming on, on the remote?

[@4207Points]

What size u bolts did you use ?

[@mshawnmhulett]

Hey the two pole relay in the kit what amp is it I didn’t get one in my kit can you please advise thank you and thank you for a great video

[@hinton8201]

50 amp

[@mshawnmhulett]

@@hinton8201 thank you

[@aeoo371]

I didn’t get one either. I was totally puzzled with the directions. I did notice that there’s not a parts list!

[@johnmoore3359]

so does it drain your battery while everything is off, including the atv?

[@psemar]

No, I never noticed it draining battery with everything off

[@martinparmer]

Hey, nice job. I bought the same winch. I can't get the hook through the fairlead that came with it. Any ideas?

[@psemar]

+Martin Parmer Hi Martin, you have to take off one of the rollers on the fairlead to get it through. Thanks!

[@jaydenmeadows5370]

Martin Parmer take the hook off the cable run it through the Fairland then reconnect the hook

[@theknob1]

Not possible. No key on hook.

[@conner_ferguson5094]

You going to muddin for a cure at RR on 8-11 oct 2020?

[@psemar]

Getting too old and feel out of place at those events.

[@deeremaster4457]

Off topic but what tires do you have on that rancher

[@psemar]

Hi DeereMaster. those are Maxxis® AT25 x 8 - 12 Maxxis® AT25 x 10 - 12

[@ionatanstrateanu2347]

What are your thoughts on this install? Was it worth it??

[@psemar]

It has been several years, and it did finally fail, but for a quick winch install on a budget, I would say it was still worth it!

[@ionatanstrateanu2347]

psemar Thank you! How did it perform? i plan on using it to get me out if i ever get stuck since i only have 2 wheel drive

[@sameralbalushi6146]

How about the box,is it waterproof???

[@rzr8hunnid517]

samer albalushi I just mine in today... it has a gasket around it on the top

[@keithprebble6313]

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[@ryansanderson3867]

Since you flipped it around you’re in an out will be different

[@HatArmor]

Is there a delay on the remote control?

[@psemar]

There is a small delay

[@Edgarrre]

You mounted the winch on the frame of the ATV right? I’ve already watched the video but I forgot I’m about to watch it again. How many holes did you end up having to make? Oh and do you have to remove that safety plate?

[@psemar]

It was mounted to a plate that I got from Amazon rather than directly to the frame. This was the way I did it, not sure if it was correct, I have seen other comments that I should have left the safety plate and not put it upside down. Others flame that rolling pin I used was not designed for steel cable, I am aware of that, but seemed to work fine for light use. If you are going for heavy use, get a better winch!

[@Edgarrre]

@@psemar I’m going for light use. Can the mount from harbor freight be mounted onto the frame or no?

[@psemar]

@@Edgarrre Not unless you can fabricate a mount

[@Edgarrre]

@@psemar what? What do you mean. I’m using the mount from harbor freight that was $6. All in asking is if I can mount that mount onto the atv??

[@psemar]

@@Edgarrre I could not get it to work, maybe you can. I ended up ordering one that was made for my ATV.

[@thebigdrewman]

Thats a synthetic rope fairlead, cable needs a roller fairlead.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

called a hawse fairlead

[@beco89inc50]

Was this a 4wd rancher?

[@psemar]

Yes, 2011 Rancher

[@jamesdavid6122]

please buy a tripod.

[@broadviewfarm5697]

Can you please give me the measurements of the holes

[@animalanimal7939]

What a bunch of shit. I’m getting a winch that goes together like it’s supposed to.

[@frankd8881]

Throw the remote away it will stop working wire a toggle switch or bar switch in while its not installed much better you'll thank me later

[@locksmith513]

+Frank D how do i rewire the cable to a 3 way switch?? i have the big hand held remote, thanks,

[@11ATW]

I did the bypass years ago on my winch just in case but my remote still works flawlessly and it's been 5 years or longer on the same

[@tommycox9411]

Could you make a video on this?

[@precastconcretesolutionsll5950]

U bolts? That's enough for me no thanks.

[@Edgarrre]

What’s so bad about tha

[@parrotbill9072]

I was told that those winches have plastic gears, designed to break down in short time. I'm getting the 3,500 pound one with metal gears. Less than twice as much, lasting many times longer.

[@11ATW]

No these wenches last a long time if you don't abuse themand keep them submerged underwater. For the price you can't beat them for the use you get out of them

[@williamclark3674]

You going to wish you got warn or kfi in the long run if you have to buy another one later on two of those is one 3,000 pound kfi

[@edl246]

will clark Not everyone abuses a winch and they break. I’ve had this type winch for years now with no issue and my brothers warn winch burned up

[@11ATW]

Said nobody that's had these wenches before.go ahead and overspend somewhere Else bar Harbor Freight has the best winches you can buy for the money hands down !

[@nathanperkins5324]

Do you vape

[@russellhalbach3638]

Super unreliable winches! Don't waste your money. They should of gave you the $60 with the winch lol

[@psemar]

I agree to that, it did finally bite the dust, but still no regrets for what was spent.

[@11ATW]

these are the best winches you can buy for the money. You either don't know how to install them right or you are not using them correctly. They have awesome ratings for a reason and you can find them in magazines along with other when manufacturers in head-to-head discussions and they always say they are awesome for the price