ATV Winch Install (Mud Tractor)

[@schark30]

dude there is no room for hope on you doing a good job on intaling this thing you always do a flawless job on any thing you make or build and the things that are a plug an go like this winch you always seem to make it just a little better then it was intended great build man

[@Fearlessfront]

Thanks man! attention to detail usually pays off in the end

[@Emil-hk3to]

The separat tractor is one of the coolest tractors i ever seen

[@NicksGarageDoorService]

Fearless, I installed one of these on a buddy's ATV, all I did was wrap the hell out of that circuit breaker block with electrical tape. Simple and easy to replace if it blows, and also helps protect the terminals from corrosion. The only complaint he has about it is the duty cycle, but it works great. I've actually been going to harbor freight a little bit more often, they're cheap tools but they have some good warranties and the quality is better.

[@Fearlessfront]

ya, I noticed the warning saying don't run it for more than 45 seconds... But really, in 45 seconds of winching, I imagine i'd be unstuck!

[@phill903]

Nice job of mounting the winch sweet little beast you have built.

[@Tmansgokarts]

Nice, good install. I heard also that those winches are pretty good for the price.

[@LonniesGarage]

hey T-Man check out the test of the winch video I did the other day after I put mine on my new build. Mine is only 3000lb so I can only imagine what Feerless's is gonna do

[@Fearlessfront]

Ya, me too. A lot of people like them more than warn's and such.... Kinda surprising...

[@quigleyforlife123]

Fearlessfront Hey Fearless, huge fan I was wondering what would be a good welder to start out on. Im only 14 and don't have a lot of money, but everything I want to do on my mower needs a welder. Any recommendations?

[@Fearlessfront]

Liam Quigley get a cheap wire feed welder from harbor frieght, and put lincoln electric flux core wire in it. it should be ok for mild steel. You can pick up one of those welders for less than $100

[@Palomino488]

Nice! Very professional looking after it was installed. That winch will come in handy for getting unstuck and pulling trees off the trails too. Thanks for Sharing!

[@Fearlessfront]

Ya, no more pushing!

[@prancstaman]

Like the install, very clean and you wasn't kidding on how tight it fits. Also liked the clear tubing on the power wire, I got to remember that one. Here's an idea for your dash wiring, solinoids and switches. The clear tubing made me think of it. I had to run new wiring for my jeep so when I got to the fuse box I made a pexiglass fuse box which was 1/4 thick clear pexiglass. Very easy to use and design with this stuff.

[@Fearlessfront]

ya, if the dash fills up with any more stuff, i'm gonna have to make a switch panel

[@jacobmiller3940]

take it on the trails in the spring when it warms up,the snow melts and mud gets deep get it stuck so you can use it actually use it. my winch is a 2500 pound traveler winch.

[@redlinemotorsportts]

Sweet! Them sears are very Heavy and getting one out being so sank might be a problem. I just finished a mechanical winch that runs off the engine and uses a gearbox and sprockets/jack shaft. I love it!

[@jasongriffin8849]

I've bought quite a few things from Harbor Freight. Been pretty happy with them.

[@grahamhartstation]

Consider getting an oscillating multi tool. I have a Makita one which has performed flawlessly. Never thought I'd use it much. But actually I use it ALL THE FRICKEN TIME. Such a time saver particularly when cutting through plastic.

[@hruiter90]

Nice work Fearless, love the new addition to the tractor!

[@neathway382]

If you wanted to try it out sooner, you could always take the tractor out and get it stuck in the snow. Granted, snow's not as sticky as mud, but it's still give you an opportunity to test the new winch.

[@Bennyboysgarage_]

So the winch is completely water prof and that is awesome great instalment

[@dylanalfano6143]

Fearless I just done a pully swap on a wizard took the 8hp off put a 14hp twin on went with a 6 inch on front and back and put some 23x9.50 13s on the back and 18x8.50 8s on the front swapen the trans out and pou a 6 speed spicer

[@157bradley1]

Another very well made and edited video. Thanks Fearless....

[@ChevyAndrew1]

Really nice job, very professional install. And the bumper looks so badass!

[@maddux8975]

Fearless I have no clue why but I watch this video anytime I have time. And it's summer so I have a lot of it. And I love your videos. And I think I watch this so much is because I am going to be getting a 2500 badland winch. And I just get tips and tricks on how to mount it. So thanks

[@Fearlessfront]

Cool! Glad I could help! It's been a good winch so far

[@2jeffs1]

When things look like they came factory installed that way you know you did a -h- of a good job!

[@Fearlessfront]

Haha! true! thanks man!

[@stretch44875]

Looks good! Your winch sounds quiet compares to the badlands 2000 we installed. You also have a mounting plate and remote, ours did not come with them.

[@donraabe6930]

Great job fearless, looks like a factory install

[@walkerbr40609]

awesome vide dude!! just bought a 2000 lb winch tonight for my Alabama crafstman lt2000.. keep tha ass kickn vids coming!!!

[@aserta]

Been waiting for this one. That mower is turning up swell.

[@jamescameron7630]

hay fearless.great video what about engine oil drain plug access with winch installed

[@rcalanandpatti7991]

big winch with a big riding mower....cool video bro

[@LawnGone]

nice install fearless,waiting to see a vid of that heavy beast being winched out of a mud hole

[@frdradio]

That looks awesome, fearless! good job man.

[@mc-mg8xu]

if your winch don't work here is a tip when you the cover of the winch ,(if you had the winch outside in the rain or whatever it might be rusty) put some wd-40 rust speaclist on the brush and the coil for overnight and dry it over night again, then you put some gasket sealer on the cap of the winch to be waterproof and the winch will work again(unless you burn the brush up) it work great for my 2500 and 3500 pound winches.try this if the winch fail 90% sure it should work :)

[@colinfarrens8400]

I love your videos and you have inspired me to build a mower, I'm going to pick up two engines tomorrow

[@wesvanderweit8987]

Nice job for sure. My thoughts for improvement would be to add a drain tube for oil changes. Put remote plug in front of unit. This way its closer to where you need it. And a tow hook in the front for snach blocking. Other then that id say looks sweet.

[@roanokeriders2472]

Love my 2500 # badland winch mounted it to my 300ex going to get one for my mud mower. Love your vids.

[@minibiker99]

you need to put some led headlights on that like the ones put on the Murray.

[@Fearlessfront]

I plan on it. It would look a lot better

[@bhill6563]

keep up the good work. I have an old Sears I want to build up now.

[@classic32428]

hey fear they make a rubber tape by 3m. U could use that on ur wireing block works real good.nice job on the winch btw. cant wait to see it in action :)

[@arthurhazleden81]

Oil pressure guage added? what's that coiled line coming from the engine doing? cool build, watching the whole series, rock on man.

[@bobbypawl8292]

Badland is very good i have 2000 on my atv i used it for my friends 600 pound atv throught a rockcrawling section and i use it to lift a plow

[@gillespieshane]

cool brush-guard and winch

[@travismorley6175]

I plan on making exact same thing kind of Lamar and plan on maybe eventually one day again against with you guys and not having a little fun round around

[@bradnix2104]

Makes it look tougher that things a beast

[@austincummings4737]

hey fearless why don't you spray paint the plastic tubing to hide the big yellow wire

[@ethanbrazee4488]

Great job, looks awesome!! Definitely a must have for an off road mower!!

[@NewHavenMotorsports]

You'll be upgrading that battery next! Good stuff!

[@Fearlessfront]

Should be fine, new last summer, 420cca. If not, I'll go to dual batterys

[@rtabish]

Fearlessfront i would be more concerned about the charging system. i am familiar enough with motorcycle and ATV systems to know that too many accessories can really put a drain on the basic systems they come with...i can't imagine what the power generation components on a lawn mower could handle. especially if you put a big draw on it from a high-amperage device like a winch. i don't know if i would trust the stock alt on my B&S opposed twin.

[@Fearlessfront]

rtabish well, if it did kill the battery, it still has a pull start to start it up, so I wouldn't be stranded. And I bet after 10-15 mins of mid to high idle driving, the battery would recover. The charging system on this motor was a little better than a briggs, this one has a voltage regulator built in, and the whole stator is dedicated to charging, unlike a briggs, which has half dedicated to the headlights. At least most I've seen are that way. It's not gonna keep up with the winch, but neither would an atv charging system.

[@ryan6920s]

Great video mate, just found your channel and will be watching it from now on! a stainless steel exhaust would look great on that tractor!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

AWESOME install !! Folk give HF winches a bad time but I have one I have ABUSED .. and it still work just perfect .. ! Good vid thanks ..

[@Fearlessfront]

Good to hear! thanks man!

[@rmboffroading9104]

Got a harbor freight winch for my 71 case,it's 2500, but haven't got it on yet lol

[@benjaminmacconell5556]

Sweet video, do you resister your tractors?

[@hipdaizii]

Have you done any vids on dual exhaust? I'd like to see something like that Thanks for sharing

[@ClayKickersOutdoors]

I'm thinking about putting a winch on my Ford mud mower once it's up and running.

[@thomasbrunt9323]

Have you ever thought about flipping the front axle and putting the same size tires in the front that are on the back?

[@Fearlessfront]

That would be cool, but as it is right now, the tires are pretty close to the motor, or the winch depending how it's flexed/turned. Bigger tires might rub. I may try something like that sometime, just gotta put some limiters in so it wouldn't rub. Good idea though!

[@dannymarrel3776]

Looks great. I'm about to lock my transaxle and was wondering how that effected your steering.

[@jeremy_238]

danny marrel it's not bad depending on what you got for tires and where you ride if you running pavement it's not the best but off road it isn't to bad I run a diesel sears ss12 with a locked 633 in it and I also have a craftsman with a locked 820 and with them both locked I won't run anything off road unlocked

[@dannymarrel3776]

@@jeremy_238 that's good to hear. I have a ss16 with ag tires on back and 3 rib tires for steering. I'll be plowing and dragging limbs and such. Just trying to improve on what traction I have. Thanks for your response.

[@brandonmacintosh3232]

Hey fearlessfront. I just got the other day what looked like a good tractor. It has atv tires on the back and bald tires on the front. The thing is it was junk when I got it home. I fixed the body problems, now im into the hard work pulleys, belt tension and what not. But before I go any farther I want to see if the motor will go, guy just rebuilt the motor. I need to know how to hook up the throttle, choke, and gov all together i think i might be missed springs or something. This tractor been missing alot of parts. Hope you got an old mower you can do a video on.

[@Fearlessfront]

Your best bet would be to find a similar motor to check how everything assembles, or at least a picture of the governor linkages. That's not something you want to take a chance on. I can't tell you how it all goes together, there are too many different configurations depending on the manufacture.

[@montanabrogan1931]

Hey fearless. I have the same winch but its only a 2000 lb winch and only paid $50 on sale so thats awsome but, thats for my next mudding tractor build similar to your sears its a 1965 102 cub cadet that was my pulling tractor. Hopefully i'll get some updates on it but cant wait to see that winch work!

[@brookecronin8513]

what in the world is a winch?!

[@paparitz1]

Good job on winch vid - my winch came with a wireless remote. Which is nice, but the remote is not water friendly.

[@Fearlessfront]

you would think they would make them waterproof. But they probably hope you'll break it, and have to buy another one from them. Thats the way the world works

[@paparitz1]

Fearlessfront How true

[@EpicCarMods]

I like the New install great job!

[@SailGroove894]

Does your rear engine mounting holes on your diesel hang over the back of your frame if so can you make a video of how you mounted your engine. Thanks this would really help me!

[@benroman7149]

you did a great job looks awesome

[@victa826]

very nice indeed :) great buy for the price I might make a mechanical winch for mine though something like the mud king but has a few differinces

[@TomGorman59]

Could you post a video on how you installed the Diesel engine and how you made ur throttle cable set up I'm going to buy one and I wanted to set it up like yours thank you.

[@Fearlessfront]

I just lined it up, drilled hole through the frame, and bolted it down. Try this for some ideas on the throttle: Sears Suburban DIESEL First Drive

[@DavidDiYanni]

Nice job showing this install, thanks

[@Fearlessmudder72]

Alright idk if u know anything about Yamaha rhinos but we got a winch for it and even when the key is turned off the winch is still able to be used would u know how to fix that

[@RedRabbit4230]

GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS FEARLESS. YA MY #1 " MOW WHEELER" HERO YOU MAKE IT ALL LOOK SO EASY FOR SOME ONE LIKE ME WHOM DOESN'T HAVE A WELDER OR KNOW HOW TO WELD OR KNOW ANY ONE WHOM DOES LOL POOR ME

[@Fearlessfront]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@RedRabbit4230]

any time BOSS MAN!!!!!!! LOL

[@marquisjackson9214]

Can you think about making the sears 4WD

[@pfcpyro]

With that winch u should be able to pick up the whole mower off the ground. I picked up my jeep and hung it in the air with a 1200lb badlands

[@RonnieCordova]

Hey just wanted to say thanks for this video. I just picked up one on those winches for my UTV. I did an unboxing video of it and linked to this video. Hope you don't mind.

[@Fearlessfront]

thats cool, thanks man!

[@allaboutthechallange2716]

hey fearless can you make a vid on how you have the hood so it comes off on the murray

[@Fearlessfront]

I did a lil while back: How To: Quick Release Hood & Separate Choke

[@ripsaw26]

great job can't wait till MUD SEASON!

[@kirbywatch07]

Very nice job !

[@zacharymoen8788]

do you need to have an egnition on your tractor for the winch to work.

[@georgiegirl454]

You should put headlights on it now

[@vr6isfaster]

Todd. Out of curiosity, what do you do for a living? No need to be specific. Love your videos!

[@HostileHST]

1:05 Put in an small box then melt wax all around it, should be a peach, or you could use resin if it gets fairly hot but then you can't replace them if you ever needed to. Wax should be plenty beings you won't be using the winch very often, at least you can hope you won't.

[@HostileHST]

Now that I've watched the entire video, you did an AWESOME job, should last you for years to come.

[@Fearlessfront]

HostileHST Thanks man, I hope so too!

[@chevyfourx4]

you made me think about getting a winch for my truck! Im gonna end up spending all my parts money on a witch lol

[@willwinters5296]

+FearlessFront (Todd Christopher) why did yo raise the grill for the winch or motor i have a different type of sears and going to buy a disel

[@laryctdummy]

Clean... Nice job!

[@robertf4645]

Awesome job!

[@KeystoneMotorsports]

GREAT install!

[@matthewturner7886]

Hey fearlessfront I love the videos you post and I am in the process of getting a mud mower. Once I get it I will be posting videos. But mainly I was asking if you could send me some fearless stickers.

[@Ritzsmokes]

Now you can go in that stream you took the murry into!

[@Fearlessfront]

Yup!

[@JunkStarBuilds]

I wanna go to the Fearlessfront school of video production....I think i have the know how, just not the patience..Top knotch instal bro!

[@Fearlessfront]

You've got the computer! Did your iMovie update? I HATE the new version, I found a way to revert back to the old interface... THANK GOD!

[@JunkStarBuilds]

no I didnt update, I try to hold out on updates till other people do them to see the reviews...So you reccomend not updating then..?

[@Fearlessfront]

JunkStar Builds Well, in my opinion, the new version of iMovie sucks... Others might like it, but I think it's less user friendly... (Took me 20mins to figure out how to add a transition!) You should be fine to upgrade to OSx though... That went fine for me.

[@Rustbelt_Research]

Fearlessfront I actually have Not updated and I still have the old version.. If you want a copy of iMovie11 Shoot me a message

[@LonniesGarage]

I use Sony Vegas Pro 12 to edit my videos but what I wanna know is. What kind of camera do you use Feerless? P.S. Great Video I Just Did A Vid Of Me Installing My Badland Winch But Its Only 3000lbs But The Hook Ups R The Same.

[@savagenomore]

awesome install man...

[@bradbauer759]

very nice cleen install good job!!!

[@Fearlessfront]

Thanks man!

[@starpuss]

*Nice Work!! A Little Overkill, But I like that!!*

[@Fearlessfront]

Haha! thanks, thats how I like thing built!

[@nameboy3486]

super clean

[@MustangFastback]

Looks awesome!

[@traxxashondakid]

Hey fearless you should get some PLASTIE DIP. It comes in a spray or you can get a can and dip stuff. It makes a rubber coating and is good for water proofing electronics.

[@Fearlessfront]

I love that stuff, I used to dip my tool handles in it.

[@639Beaver]

Great job.

[@dtraywick27]

Looks real good

[@lawnboy7925]

You should put headlight on it them blue one that would look cool

[@Fearlessfront]

ya, I plan top this spring/summer

[@lawnboy7925]

cool than it will be a big cool loken machiene

[@MrShagwell73]

Sweet! God job!

[@Fearlessfront]

colton weston I don't have any, you would have to talk to him directly.

[@TheMainLead]

FearlessFront (Todd Christopher) I recently bought one of these winches for a future build and i was wondering how you liked the winch and if it held up against the trails. Thanks!

[@TheMechanicDav]

Looks awesome

[@bigman21024]

Awsome just got one myself

[@TheTXDj]

Looking good, man!!!

[@benjamoomin1]

I'm having a hard time deciding what tires to get. I have an off-road tractor with 18x9.50x8s in the front (old rear) and 2 8" rims for what I purchase. My options are 20x11-8 kenda scorpion knobbys, 20x10-8 Carlisle super lugs or 18x9.50-8 kenda pathfinders. What tires will perform best in mud. What do you think I should get/ prefer?

[@Fearlessfront]

not sure... A lot of people would probably recommend the v-treads, but I like the knobbies because they're better on harder surfaces than the v-tread. Plus, if your going fast, you'll have better control with knobbies, v-treads are more suited for low speed, soft turf... But it's a matter of opinion. Look at me, i'm on the 3rd set of rear tires for the murray... so what do I know? hhaahahah

[@benjamoomin1]

I was leaning towards knobbys considering I use mine to get around the neighborhood. Do you think 22s will be too much for the 3/4inch axles? It's an lt1000 with a peerless mst206.

[@Fearlessfront]

Ben Cestra you should be ok with 22 as long as you not super aggressive with the pulley swap, and driving 6th gear through a mud hole. I have 20x7 on my 205 and have never had a problem

[@benjamoomin1]

I'm going to go with 20s just to be safe, thanks for writing me back and keep up the good builds

[@Steinerrides]

How is it that you can drive this things through the mud, but not get ANY corrosion on the battery terminals? I mean, I have a hard time stopping the corrosion on my 99' 4100 which is stored in a barn... You have no problems while I have COPPER terminal connections corroding off... What's up with that?

[@Fearlessfront]

I donno, I dont treat mine at all.... I know a slight power draw can sometimes cause excess corrosion. My electrical system is completely off when the key is off.

[@TheGrissomCat]

great job you're un-stoppable now

[@lawrenceoliver9827]

great vid and install

[@therainbowboxer]

Maybe you should zip tie it to the pulley splash guard... that'll keep it from chafing, and avoid it wandering into the belt...

[@therainbowboxer]

Nice install btw!

[@kevinisam]

Fearless, If I was to pully swap the front pulley on my tractor by 3 inches bigger, would the belt need to be 3? does every inch on the pulley mean 1+ or - on the belt??

[@Fearlessfront]

I don't know the formula for that one, I usually end up having to measure it with a piece of rope and measure it at tractor supply.

[@kevinisam]

Now to find some rope we dot have lol

[@Fearlessfront]

Kevin Isam haha! try to find a piece that is roughly the same diameter as the belt, and pull it really tight against the clutch spring till you have tension, and tie it off as tight as you can, might take a few tries to get it perfect.

[@RonnieCordova]

Have a question for you about your install. I've got all the cables hooked up except for the white wire. In the manual I can't tell if it goes to the red or black post. It also looks like it could go to one of the smaller screws on the contacter. I researched your video and it looks like you hooked it up to the black post. Is that right?

[@Fearlessfront]

Yes, that is right, Connect it to the black post. the manual is very misleading about that one.