A winch is an essential piece of equipment when out on a ATV. Most quads have one, well out of sight on the front. So why opt for a portable winch?
If you’re an adventurous type, you’re likely to find yourself in tricky situations. The option of using the front winch may not be viable simply because it’s no longer reasonable to continue in that direction. It’s in these situations that Kimpex’s portable winch #258024 comes into its own.
Features
The winch has a pulling capacity of 2,500 lbs. It runs on a 12-volt motor, with a maximum consumption of 25 amps, totaling 300 W of power. It is powered directly from the vehicle’s battery using clamps. The 5.4 mm steel traction cable is a respectable 30 feet (9 meters) long. It comes with a wired joystick and a wireless remote control. The construction seems sturdy without being bulky. It fits easily inside a Kimpex Outback quad trunk #358484.
The test
Setting up the winch is relatively quick and easy. A lashing ring lets you hook the winch to a tow ball, hook or strap with a shackle. Then simply plug in the wiring harness. The winch also features a pulley disengagement option, allowing quick cable exit.
In real-life situations, the Kimpex portable winch offered excellent capacity, living up to its 2,500-lb. pulling specification. Even with a heavy side-by-side vehicle, the winch pulled it out of its sticky situation. However, the winch electrical feed wire is sometimes too short, limiting set-up. A few extra meters would be appreciated. Fortunately, the wire rope offers a 30-foot reach, since the winch tie-down was rather remote.
In the garage or in the woods:
Beyond ATV use, Kimpex’s portable winch offers a wealth of possibilities. This winch is capable of towing a broken-down vehicle inside the garage, or even on a trailer. Its wireless joystick control is highly appreciated and facilitates the safe use of the winch. Other possibilities include lifting loads for the workshop, or, when hunting, this winch can get big bucks out of the woods.
Must-have accessory :
With any winch, certain accessories are a must. Kimpex offers an affordable winch accessory kit #258025. This kit contains two 10,000-lb. capacity eight-foot belts, a pair of two-ton shackles, and a 9,000-lb. capacity pulley. It is therefore possible to extend the winch’s reach with the straps, double the pulling power to 5,000 pounds with the pulley, or use it to steer the cable in another configuration.
In short, the Kimpex portable winch is a safety feature for expeditions. It’s reliable, powerful and easy to use. Its wireless remote control, coupled with its quick and easy set-up, are major assets for users. Whether for ATV use, farm work, garage work or hunting, the Kimpex portable winch, combined with the winch accessory kit, is sure to help you out in a big way.
