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MWT
2025-09-03 12:15:14
I bought this with the intention of infrequent but critical use. I advise wiring up the controller first. Alignment of the control box bolts is a bit off from the threaded bolt holes on top of the winch. The only install instructions are a wiring diagram (useful) at the back of the operating manual. The interrupt switch was a useful surprise - figured out where to put it on the fly. There was plenty of wiring cable to battery for my Jeep Gladiator. My test run was quiet and easy - worked the first time both wired and wireless. The hook clamping to the face plate with just winch taughtness is tidy and cool.
Phil D.
2025-08-19 14:53:17
This is a nice looking winch at a great price point. Installation was easy and it seems to work fine though I have yet to use it for any significant recoveries and such. My one complaint is the manual. It is a great looking manual but it does not have any installation instructions other than where the electrical connections go. There is also nothing in the manual about how to use/charge the remote control. Also, it appears that Rugcel does not have a website, strange these days.
Customer
2025-08-14 17:37:47
This is for the NEW RUGCEL WINCH 13500lb Waterproof Electric Synthetic Rope Winch 12V with Hawse Fairlead, 2 in 1 Wireless Remote,Double color rope.The 1st thing I noticed right away was how well packaged this winch came and how much visually the packaging looked to the Badlands Apex. Having owned an Apex, I immediately knew who they were competing with. That is also where the comparison ended.From appearance only; I prefer the TANK! It’s about 3†smaller in length and a little lighter (not much). The dual color rope is very nice and thicker than the Apex synthetic rope (at least it appears to be). The winch is also slimmer and shorter than the Apex and visually appears sealed up like the Apex. The TANKs wires and control box are also very nicely done. The thermal protective sleeves on the TANK was a nice touch for sure and should also reduce weathering of the cables.I did unwind all the synthetic rope and “stretch†it while rewinding. I did notice the Tank and Apex motors were equally “winch-loudâ€. The Tanks speed seems to be faster and winding felt more controlled.For about $150 less than a Badlands Apex; you can get the Rugcel Tank. I definitely recommend from first glance as I haven’t torture tested the Tank yet like I have the Apex. The Apex is a 10 out of 10 highly recommend but I have no doubt the Tank will also earn that recommendation.Reminder: the reason most of these “cheap†winches fail is improper install, vehicle weight, utilization, and post trail care. For the “fan boysâ€, I’ve seen Warn’s fail too. For most folks, a $400 winch will do the job when you need it, especially with these new IP68/69 options. Just for good measure Warn is also a Chinese sourced half “Assembled in America†with domestic and imported parts winch; only you’ll spend 2-5x for it.
Matt B
2025-08-05 18:11:08
We’ve used it a few times and it works well. The build quality is ok, some of the holes don’t line up perfectly but I was able to get it all together and it does work.
Mike n
2025-07-30 17:48:57
Looks great and it was an easy instal. It seems to run smooth and the remote came with an extra battery.
Customer
2025-06-24 18:01:03
There is nothing good to say about this product. I really expected SOME level of quality from a $1200 winch. Wouldn't pull things with 3 snatch blocks that my 13k with pulled single line. Freewheel lever worked good for about a week. Even then. It was hard to pull the rope out. Shattered the gears internally under a mild load. Not worth a hundred bucks. Can't even find it on the page anymore. Had previous models, and should have known better. First one leaked oil before even removing it from the box. Replacement lasted a couple weeks.
Jeremy C.
2025-06-06 13:56:21
I used this (and a little ingenuity) to pull a 17,000-pound sailboat over 1200' across a salt marsh where Helene left her. I provided 500Amps of 12v DC from my house bank and it did the rest. It took 3 tide cycles since I did it in 50' chunks, but I am the only one of 16 stranded boats to get out on my own and completely undamaged. Pay attention to heating and duty cycle but, overall, the winch is awesome.
ViennaDisco
2025-05-24 10:08:33
Very powerful winch, my use case is limited as it will be for light recoveries. However as a quick test I pulled a 5k suv with a 4k camper up my 6% incline driveway and it didn’t break a sweat.I also love the Blue logo as it matches the 4xe color. Not sure if this is a new model since I didn’t specify a color.
Tyler
2025-05-23 15:19:49
This winch is being used on my towtruck and it pulls stuff on faster then my hydrolic winch ever did 100% recommendedOnly thing that need to be improved is they need to send 2 remotes not just 1
JUANA PEREZ HUERTA
2025-04-08 09:55:46
Buenas tardes tengo problema no tiene fuerza ya habia tenido uno de la misma marca y nada que ver
Jason Guja
2025-04-02 20:33:30
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Customer
2025-03-02 10:26:56
This winch is no joke. I've used it several times to haul various vehicles on to my flat bed that were no longer operational, including having sized brakes, etc. This guy has no issue pulling it all. I replaced my aging winch with this one and couldn't be happier.
Steve
2025-01-28 15:59:04
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