4500lb/2041kg 12V DC Portable Electric Winch, Synthetic Rope with Hawse Fairlead, Steel Mounting Plate, Wireless Remote Control, Waterproof Off-road Recovery Winch for 4x4 ATV UTV

It works OK, but not as delivered. I wanted this for my Lada Niva, as I often drive off-road and have been known to get stuck a few times. I didn’t want the built-in winch/bumper setups from Horn Tools that everyone seems to have here in Germany because they’re just not flexible enough for my needs. I’d like to be able to winch other things without having to use my car as the power source — but it should also be capable of connecting to the Lada and pulling me out when needed. It doesn’t. And why? Because of a simple and completely avoidable problem. The power cable supplied with the winch is too short. To winch my car out, I need to set it up as shown in the product video. However, the cable provided is nowhere near as long as the one shown in the video. Mine was only 160 cm long plus the battery clamps. I couldn’t connect the clamps to the battery and attach the winch to the car at the same time, which rendered it useless for vehicle recovery. I did attach the winch to a tree and tried pulling my trailer up the garden, and that worked very well — but only because the vehicle battery was parked right next to the winch. I contacted the supplier about the issue and informed them that many other people had made the same complaint. They showed little interest and simply suggested that I buy a longer power cable. I returned the winch immediately. Don’t buy this unless your battery is located right behind your bumper, because otherwise you won’t be able to power it from your vehicle battery.

Buena atencion i buen producto. Gràcias

This winch was my top choice for a high quality portable winch that I thought would be able to connect to my 12V plug in the back of my SUV so that I could lift and lower my wheelchair to and from my car. I realized too late that the draw from the winch in operation would damage my car electrical circuit if I attempted to use it. Oop😳. No sooner than I had confirmed this and the winch had arrived at my door after only 1 day! I immediately requested a return which was approved although, of course I had to pay the $70 cost to return. I was impressed with all my dealings on the purchase and return of this item. Would recommend to anyone - doing business here was straightforward, timely and clear.

Well this is one item that did arrive and early. Have seen in use on YouTube. So was interested. Ideal for occasional use and actually can be used for other non vehicle rescue. Just need 12V battery.

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.