Portable Winch 12V DC Electric Utility winch,4500lb/2041kg Single Line Pull with Steel Mounting Plate, Integrated Hawse Fairlead and Synthetic Rope,Infrared remote control,atv utv winch

After comparing several portable winches in the same category, I chose the RUGCEL 4500LB. It offers a well-balanced combination of price, features, and build quality, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. Its biggest advantage is that it doesn’t require permanent installation—just store it in the trunk and take it out whenever needed. This makes it ideal for ATVs, UTVs, boat trailers, and equipment towing. The winch is housed in a durable toolbox, which makes carrying and storage very convenient. The synthetic rope runs smoothly with plenty of pulling power, fully meeting everyday towing needs in real-world use. The accessories are comprehensive, so it’s essentially ready to use right out of the box. Both the wired and wireless remote controls work very well, are easy to operate, and provide a strong sense of safety. Overall, this is a highly practical and reliable portable winch.

This product works real good. Had to pull a small tractor out with the big snow we just had

Winch performs well. Had to add washers for battery input terminals so leads would fit snugly. Plastic hinges on case are poorly designed - one side broke on first use! Weight of unit heavy but about what I expected for a good quality winch. Easy to use with included accessories. Acceptable value for a portable package.

Works great. Seems like good quality construction

I bought this winch and within SECONDS of using it for the first time, the metal housing breaks apart when it started to generate tension in the line. Catastrophic failure. I was disappointed, but, because it was my first time using it, and it was only about 6 months old (within warranty period), I figured it wouldn't be a big deal to swap it out for a better one (I would pay the difference), or replace it with the same kind, or just get my money back. The only guy listed for warranty claims was "Charles". He requested pictures of the failure, which I sent him. He seemed genuinely taken back by the unit breaking apart, but he only offered to replace the defective component. I thought it was unreasonable for me to FIX a unit that busted into pieces instead of them refunding or replacing the new unit. He stopped responding. I kept following up, but no response. I sent him a copy of their warranty policy, with a specific emphasis on the last part: "You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure." Guess what?? No response. I was really hoping that this winch would have worked out, because it seemed like a good fit, but alas, it was not to be. Imagine if you actually needed this winch to work (like in an emergency situation) and it fell apart just like it did for me?? Not a good scenario. So, I can't comment on other brands (yet), but I can tell you that I will NOT be buying anything from Rugcel again!!

With the portable design, I can use this winch in the yard, on the dump trailer and in the truck bed. I added an Anderson connection to the power cord for easy hook up and added one to the battery clamps that came with the winch. Now I have both power solutions. Only other modification will be a replacement of the power cables to better suit cold weather flexibility. Really need an arctic grade wire if you use the winch in the winter.

I been a mechanic for 20 years they made my box with wheels for a reason! This made it so easy to assist me in my move!

Product works as described. 1st use was to pull a Ford Ranger onto a U-Haul Xar Hauler double axle trailer. I lined up the trailer with the truck, connected the provided power cables to a 20’ long set of jumper cables to hook up to my F150s battery and then using the power button unreeled the hook and line. I made sure the wench was properly secured to the front of the trailer and began pulling the truck in neutral up onto the trailer. My son steered it while I controlled the wench. 1st use was a success. If I were to critique this product, I would say that the box that houses the winch needs to have more room inside to fit a 30 foot long set of jumper cables to power the wench from the front of a truck to the back where a trailer is… it comes with about 6’ which is way to short and not practical in my 1st use case…

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Seems plenty strong I'd say its accurately rated. I really love the case, I leave the line spooled out and just put it in the case for quick set up and quick cleanup after. No need to spool it in every use.

Wiring hooked up backwards to solenoid Wireless works and wired but backward to in and out Update switched wiring around and works great.

Met expectations and saved my a$$ twice already. Although power input should be a bit more durable and or made into a waterproof plug-in go as it ripped out on first use and needed rk be modified... Other than that it did the trick. I recommend buying your own snach block pully.. the one supplied is prone to pinching synthetic cable.

Great product