Master Lock 2953AT 12-Volt DC Portable Winch

This is a setup and review of the Master Lock 2953AT 12-Volt DC Portable Winch. I will include my personal opinion on the build quality. Along with a basic demonstration of the included attachments and winch capability.
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From the Manufacturer
No need to buy a winch for each vehicle or trailer, this portable DC-powered unit mounts to any hitch or flat surface to haul in that boat, vehicle, trailer, and more. The winch can be temporarily or permanently mounted to either a ball-mount hitch or a flat surface. A parallel-shaft gear ensures efficient power for rolling wheeled trailers and vehicles up to 6,000 pounds, pulling objects up to 5,000 pounds through water, or dragging items up to 2,000 pounds. The winch shuts down automatically if overloaded. A toggle remote control lets you control the action from a distance. The winch is equipped with a 20-foot cable that reaches easily from the front of any truck back to a standard trailer--a nice feature for towing the boat snug up against the trailer.
2953AT Portable Electric Winch
2953AT: 2,000 lbs., 12-volt DC Electric Winch
» Powerful rack and pinion gear design.
» Can be temporarly mounted to a ball mount, or attached to a flat surface.
» Battery cables, remote control, back--up hand crank, and hook with safety latch included.
» Convenient carrying handle built into winch housing.
Cable Length: 30 ft. (29 ft. working length)
Maximum Designed Stall Load: 2100 lbs./kg
Current Draw: @ 150 lbs. Load: 4 to 6 amps; @ 2,000 lbs. Load: 20 amps
Net Weight: 27 lbs.
Line Speed: 6 ft./minute (with load)
Power Supply: 12 Volts DC
Overall Dimensions: 7.8" H x 9.6" W(D) x 9.9" L
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[@Greenhelix5]

This is pretty freaking cool thanks!

[@g-steezysteezy-g6670]

For a second there I was watching how to train your dragon

[@jamzdotnet]

Just bought one today. The noise it makes when operating is crazy. Like you, I thought it was broke or something at first!

[@ClappaGlappa]

I'm so glad I found this video! I heard this sound while testing mine out and thought I was crazy! I'm glad my sawmill is a bit loud because that would be nuts.

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

I wish I'd had a camera to show you what these things are truly capable of. I dragged my 33ft steel hull yacht weighing 4.5 tons on a 1.5 ton boatyard trailer I'd made using two front axles off a 7.5 ton Bedford lorry (we call them lorries not trucks in the UK) into a farmyard then did a 5 point turn in the yard to get turned round ready to winch onto a low loader. With a purchase tackle you could shift a heck of a lot more.

[@johnf5122]

You mean this specific Master Lock model, correct?

[@mijodo2008]

Thank you for posting this review. very interesting, one comment if I may, the two legs dropping down the inboard end of the trailer to secure your new ball mount extension, may well creep up and out of position under heavy load. a creep preventer pin of sorts may be needed. Top job..Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@johnf5122]

He could just install 3 bolts in the bed to slide the winch on with no brackets or other hardware needed, but he sorted it out

[@christianmonet1297]

I know this is old but those little winches are beast and a nice little winch to have. Don't sleep on these. They can pull a pickup onto a flat bed as it's 6k lbs rolling pull; It's slow but it does pull it up safely.

[@abruptlyblunt]

got my harbor freight atv winch on sale for $50, it pulls stronger and faster then that winch but not portable by design, i'd have to design some kind of portable mounting which would probably be worth it because a winch that slow would make me crazy......

[@TheLaidbackBiker]

Unlock the hydro? Can you give a little more info please? I just picked a Yardman and its locked up. Thanks.

[@prayfawind]

how has it held up

[@americandude3825]

Think it can pull some bigger but mostly dead bushes up?

[@davidfleuchaus]

Yes. For sure. A good friend of mine used this on a peninsula to move downed trees, uproot roots, etc.

[@andrew_trucker]

so you put it over which ball left or right?

[@redneckcomputergeek]

Both I don't want to show off to much ;)

[@johndicesare2873]

My cable gets tangled when reeling in. Is there a way to avoid that

[@johnf5122]

Maybe try twisting it some when extended, if worse, twist the other way some more.

[@tanglewood777]

@@johnf5122 i cut mine to half the lenght it works fine now