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$25999
SKU: 57535

BADLAND APEX 5500 lb. UTV Long-Drum Winch with Synthetic Rope

$25999
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The long drum on this winch gives you more rope capacity for UTVs. All components are built for the most extreme conditions. Read More

Product Details

The BADLAND APEX™ 5500 lb. UTV Long-Drum Winch is designed to help you tackle the toughest terrain with confidence. Engineered with a powerful permanent magnetic motor and all hardened-steel planetary gears, BADLAND APEX™ pull fast and hard while keeping cool under the toughest conditions. Rated at IP68 and IP69K, this winch is dustproof and waterproof, tested to withstand 1450 PSI water streams.

  • 5500 lb. capacity provides plenty of pulling power for any UTV or SXS application
  • Oversized premium hook constructed with high-strength alloy, designed for easy rigging
  • Wired remote dash switch for safe operation and clear line-of-sight
  • Automatic brake with proven design for reliable operation
  • Waterproof design with enhanced seals rated to IP68, IP69K standards
  • Freespool clutch for easy operation
  • Aluminum Hawse fairlead optimized to extend the life of synthetic rope
  • Stainless steel hardware and durable powder coated finish tested to ASTM-D1654 standards for corrosion resistance
  • 50 ft. x 1.4 in. synthetic rope
BADLAND APEX™ 5500 lb UTV Long Drum Winch with Synthetic Rope

WHY PAY MORE?

Long Drum UTV Winch
with 5500 lb.
Line Pull Capacity
WARN AXON 55-S 101150
BADLAND APEX™
ITEM 57535
VS WARN
AXON 55-S 101150*
18.7 ft./min. No-Load Line Speed 15.8 ft./min.
IP68 / IP69K Waterproof Rating IP68
Yes Wired Remote Yes
Yes Synthetic Rope Yes
50 ft. Rope Length 50 ft.
$
349
99
Price
$
839
99
*WARN AXON 55-S 101150 stated specs.
SKU(s)
57535
Brand
BADLAND APEX
Line Pull Capacity (lb.)
5500 lb.
Accessories Included
premium hook, hook strap, Hawse fairlead, fairlead mounting plate, 12 ft. wired remote, dash switch, removable abrasion sleeve, power wires, disconnect switch, contactor
Brake Type
Automatic
Cable Gauge
1/4 in.
Cable Length
50 ft.
Cable Material
Synthetic
Certification
IP68, IP69K
Gear Ratio
201:1
Motor Type
permanent magnet
Product Height
5 in.
Product Length
15.87 in.
Product Weight
32.6 lb.
Product Width
4.7 in.
Shipping Weight
35.60 lb.
CA Residents
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These Frequently Asked Questions are a supplement to the Owner's Manual and Safety Instructions. Please review the Owner's Manual for safety warnings and precautions, and assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
For vehicles, select a winch with a rated load of at least 1.5 times greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (“GVWR”) (usually located on the driver’s door sill). This ensures the winch has enough power to pull your vehicle, even when faced with added resistance caused by an obstacle, steeper incline, or loose terrain.

  • General Winch Rated Load Recommendations:
    • Trucks/SUV’s: 9,500 to 12,000 lbs.
    • Side by Sides: 4,500 to 5,500 lbs.
    • ATV’s: 2,500 to 3,500 lbs.

For winches mounted on trailers, select a winch with a rated load of at least 2 times greater than the vehicle weight. More power is necessary because the winch typically pulls on the outer layers of the drum when loading a vehicle onto the trailer. Pulling on the outer layers decreases the maximum line pull of the winch.

A vehicle battery with a minimum rating of 650 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) is recommended to power a winch on a SUV or a truck. A battery with higher CCA should be used if you expect longer pulls or more frequent winch use for any application.
Winches are rated by the maximum load that they can pull on the first layer of rope on the drum. For electric winches, as the rope layer increases, the maximum line pull of the winch decreases. Please consult the specifications table in the Rated Line Pull and Layer chart provided with the winch. Maintain a minimum of 5 wraps of rope on the drum when winching on the first layer.
Synthetic winch rope is made of high-strength fibers. They are lighter and easier to handle than steel cables. Synthetic ropes are not prone to kinking, rusting, or corroding, but they need to be monitored for damage from abrasion and sunlight exposure.
  • Recommended Applications:
    • Frequent recovery of your vehicle
    • Applications that need a lighter winch
    • Applications where a lighter winch rope is preferred
Steel wire ropes are sunlight and abrasion resistant, but they are heavier and require careful use to prevent kinking or other damage during use.
  • Recommended Applications:
    • Frequent use in mud or sand
    • Frequent recovery of vehicles other than your vehicle
    • Utility applications

Both rope types require gloves and the use of dampers for safety.

Harbor Freight winches are compatible with synthetic and steel ropes. Harbor Freight offers replacement wire rope and synthetic rope kits with installation hardware.
For vehicle applications, you need a mount or bumper designed to fit your vehicle’s make, model, and year, and designed for the winch rated load. Some bumpers may fully replace the front bumper on a vehicle, while other mounts are made to keep most of the factory bumper. Select a bumper that fits your vehicle, style, budget, and winch capacity.

For applications where no aftermarket bumper is available, Harbor Freight Tools offers a universal winch mounting plate.

Follow the instructions provided in the manual to complete installation of the winch
For trailer applications we recommend using Harbor Freight’s Universal Winch Mount to create a strong and secure structure to attach the winch to the trailer frame. The winch should never be mounted to wood boards or only the top surface/deck of the trailer. Winches can generate concentrated forces at the mounting area, which must be appropriately supported by the trailer frame.

If the trailer has a 2” receiver mounted to the frame, Harbor Freight’s Winch Hitch Mount can be used for a removable mounting solution.

Follow the instructions provided in the manual to complete installation of the winch
Connect the winch to a dedicated deep cycle battery of at least 650 CCA (cold cranking amps), using the included power cables. The battery should be inside of a battery box and securely fastened to the trailer or vehicle. Do not replace the power cables with larger cables or extend the length of the wires to connect the winch to the main vehicle battery.
Use your winch with as much rope out as possible to maximize the available pulling power of your winch. However, always maintain a minimum of 5 wraps of rope on the drum when winching on the first layer of the drum.

To double the pulling power of your winch, use a snatch block (sold separately) set up to a fixed anchor and route the winch line through the snatch block and back to a recovery point on the winching vehicle. Note that using a snatch block in this manner will reduce the recovery speed. Refer to the user manual for more information.

Selecting a winch with a higher rated load ensures that you have excess pulling power available throughout the layers of winch line, allowing for longer pulls before the winch needs to cool.
You must regularly inspect your winch to ensure safety and optimal performance. Before inspection, disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal on the vehicle.

Inspections should be performed when the winch is clean and free from dirt and debris.
  • Before each use, inspect the general condition of the winch. Check for loose hardware, misalignment, or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, corroded or loose terminals, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
  • Examine the wire rope. Do not use the Winch if the Wire Rope is frayed, kinked, or damaged. Refer to the manual for further guidance on rope inspection.
  • To increase the flexibility of a steel rope, lightly oil the rope, wipe off any excess oil, and wind it back on the drum.

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