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Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
12V portable winch can be temporary or permanently mounted. Parallel shaft gear for efficient power. Designed for safe electronic shutdown in overload conditions. Capacities: 6000 lbs. rolling: 5000 lbs. marine: 2000 lbs. pulling. 18ft. maximum boat size. 5000-lb. maximum boat weight. Toggle remote control. 1-year limited warranty. Model 2953AT Volts: 12, Line Pull (lbs.): 2,000, Gear Train: Parallel shaft gears, Line Speed (FPM): 6 (with load), Clutch: Power in, Switching Method: Handheld remote control, Rope Type: Steel Cable, Rope Size L x dia. (ft. x in.): 30 x dia, Battery Leads: 20ft., Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
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28 of 30(93%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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A good partner in New Hampshire,
November 19, 2009
By Bobsled
"This is the winch I've been looking for. The price was right and it seemed suited for what it's main purpose was to be. I have five acres of land next to my home where there were many ice-storm damaged trees. Some of them were still quite tall so the ability to pull a tree in the right direction was important so they wouldn't get hung up on good trees.
I put the winch, chain, cable and a fully charged boat battery into my yard cart and go to the tree. I could use my car and its trailer hitch in some cases but so far that hasn't been necessary. I bought the optional snatch block and it has taken a lot of stress out of this job.
It's not real fast, but for the money it would be hard to beat.
Winter will be here soon here in central NH and I'm sure it will come in handy for other things too."
I put the winch, chain, cable and a fully charged boat battery into my yard cart and go to the tree. I could use my car and its trailer hitch in some cases but so far that hasn't been necessary. I bought the optional snatch block and it has taken a lot of stress out of this job.
It's not real fast, but for the money it would be hard to beat.
Winter will be here soon here in central NH and I'm sure it will come in handy for other things too."
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Review 2 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch,
October 19, 2009
By Anonymous
from Concord, New Hampshire
"I use this winch to load and unload my 24 foot pontoon boat and pull up my dock for the winter. It is the best purchase
I could have made. It is very affordable, portable and more powerful than imaged. I have used the winch for many other applications as well and it's never failed to complete the job at hand. I would recommend it highly for a variety of applications where portability is required. It's a great addition to my tool box.
R Merrill"
I could have made. It is very affordable, portable and more powerful than imaged. I have used the winch for many other applications as well and it's never failed to complete the job at hand. I would recommend it highly for a variety of applications where portability is required. It's a great addition to my tool box.
R Merrill"
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Review 3 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Well worth the price,
August 26, 2009
By Hiram
from Western N.Y.
"I wanted to get some tree tops closer to the logging road to cut up for firewood. With all the rain we've had my full size pickup got stuck in the mud and I couldn't move it. The very first time I used this was to pull that pickup out of the mud and it did it beautifully. After that I pulled four tree tops out. Well worth the investment. Oh, I purchased a battery to use independent of the truck battery and that worked great. Could move the winch where ever I wanted."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
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Review 4 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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MASTERLOCK PORTABLE WINCH,
July 21, 2009
By Possumknot
from Southeast
"This is a negative review for this winch.
Plastic case is too fragile. Breaks to easily easily.,
Relay burn out when under a load for extended time, two or three times of use pulling 3/4 cable length.
Winch runs too slow."
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Review 5 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Portable Winch,
July 14, 2009
By JWles
from Connecticut
"For the money, this little winch has done a great job for me. It does a good job of helping pull small vehicles from sticky situations. I have mounted it on my tractor and have used it to pull logs up hills and out out of the woods. I've attached it to trees and used it to persuade them exactly where I want them to fall when cutting.
The long remote control is great when you want to get up close to check on a load or get far enough away for safety."
The long remote control is great when you want to get up close to check on a load or get far enough away for safety."
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Review 6 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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very handy,
March 27, 2009
By wj66
from texas
"this little winch has come in more handy than I could of ever expected from pulling cars, and tool boxes on to my flat bed to being the best fence puller I have ever had, because of its size I am always finding new uses for it on my property."
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Ice Storm Aftermath,
March 23, 2009
By cmdjd
from Lancaster, KY
"I had fifty-two trees uprooted or cracked. This winch while slow is very easy to use and performs as advertised. It has pulled all of them into an area where I can cut them to fire wood. Well worth the money. It has the advantage of pivoting to the right pulling angle on a hitch ball."
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Review 8 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Master Lock Winch,
March 23, 2009
By Rentalrooster
from Hope Mills, North Carolina
"This is an excellent winch.I use it to pull boats onto trailers & cars onto dollies.It hasn't let me down. This winch is worth what you pay for it. The only complaint that I have is that it should come with two mounting plates."
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Review 9 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Wont be without!,
October 4, 2008
By icheap2
from MI
"I've had this little wonder for years and have used it on many jobs around the house. With the trailer hitch attachment it goes from vehicle to vehicle including my quad and 3 wheeler. Really haven't found anything it wouldn't pull. Speed isn't as important as being able to move things so this unit is the one I will replace if it ever dies."
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Review 10 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Excellent for its specifications,
August 18, 2008
By fprod64
from Knoxville, TN
"I bought this winch to load a small race car into a closed trailer. It has proven to be an excellent choice. It's compact design and detachable mounting plate make it very convenient to mount and store when not in use.
On the negative side for my personal use I would prefer shorter battery leads about 5 ft vs. 10 ft, and longer control leads up to 20 ft. to be closer to the load I am moving."
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Review 11 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Little winch,
August 11, 2008
By BruceA
from NH
"Love it. Although slow (one inch per second??) it pull s my race car into the trailer just fine. Because it is a low draw unit I can power it from a spare tiny 18 Amp Hour 12 gell battery I have around and not connet to the truck battery.
No moe hernias."
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Review 12 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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All by myself...,
June 5, 2008
By headscooper
from Cape Cod, MA
"...I can get my fully loaded ice cream cart (700+ lbs.)up my ramps and into my truck! You should see the men line up to watch "the little woman" do it solo. Had a steel bar welded into my pickup and just lock it on and go. Thanks!!!"
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Review 13 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Value for the Dollar,
April 21, 2008
By 1heavyG
from Chatham Va.
"A family member had one, When he showed it to me, I thought it was a joke. I evan made fun of it until I saw what it would pull. Now I own one. It is not the fastest but for my purpose I do not need speed. A great value for the dollar."
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Review 14 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Powerful little winch!,
April 19, 2008
By bcuz1998
from Elko, NV.
"I was very surprised and pleased with the performance of this winch. I've used it to pull vehicles onto my trailer and it performed flawlessly."
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Review 15 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Portable Winch,
April 14, 2008
By Lou2
from Manistee National Forest, Michigan
"I use my portable winch to pull my snow plow off the snow drifts when I get stuck. We get a lot of lake effect snow here in the Manistee National Forest, and the drifts get pretty high at times. I have even used it to pull trees over."
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Review 16 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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dc winch,
January 21, 2008
By davido
from rural mn
"just bought the winch about a week ago. the first job for the winch was pulling two dead snowmobiles onto a car trailer. it worked great , just a little slow. for the money i think it was a great deal!!!!!!!"
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Review 17 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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*Great Little Puller*,
January 21, 2008
By starfleetengineer
from Indiana
"I've had this winch for a few years now and it is great for smaller pulling. I have used it to pull out small to medium tree stumps or to pull trees over to cut them down. This is a great winch for the money!"
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Review 18 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Pulling Power,
January 16, 2008
By NuWay
from Wooster, OH
"We use these winches to pull roofing elaminator carts. So far they have done an excellent job and done everyhting that we have asked of them. What they are doing is no easy task for any winch. Many times these roof carts do not pull evenly from top to bottom, sometimes putting them in a bind. Other winches we have used have burnt up on the first job under these conditions. So far we are very pleased with these winches."
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Review 19 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Works for me,
January 14, 2008
By wjpedr
from Mt. Desert, ME
"I use it to drag my dock floats out of the water and onto my backyard.
Makes easy work out of a backbreaking job."
Makes easy work out of a backbreaking job."
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Review 20 for Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch — 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# 2953AT
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Master Lock 12V DC Portable Winch - 2000-Lb. Capac,
January 14, 2008
By upnorth41
from Great Lakes, Michigan
"We found the winch was easy to get used to and use..love the ability to simple put over hte existing hitch on my truck to use from there without having to mount onto the truckbed.
It seems to have plenty of power but will know more next summer when we really put it to use with our boats,
Shipping was fast and well packed, thank you, Carl and Maxine"
It seems to have plenty of power but will know more next summer when we really put it to use with our boats,
Shipping was fast and well packed, thank you, Carl and Maxine"
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