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Speaker 1: Today, we're gonna take a look at the Bulldog winch hitch receiver mounting plate for 2" hitches. Now this will offer a portable mounting option for your winch. Your winch will basically mount onto this mounting plater, has the adjustable handle positions right here, make it very easy to transport your winch from different vehicles. It is designed to fit into any standard 2" by 2" hitch receiver. They do even include the hitch pin and clip to install it into your hitch receiver. Now this is used for truck winches up to 12,000 pound capacity that uses a standard 10 and 4 1/2" mounting bolt pattern.
You can see the bolt pattern they have on the mounting plate. Now one last note. The capacity on this is based on the capacity of your vehicle receiver and this also will not fit large body truck winches because those winches are too heavy for portable use, too large to fit onto this plate and it will not fit the alpha series because the frames on the alpha winches are too large to fit into this mount.You can see they do have the three different holes at the bottom so you can put the bolt through there just to adjust whatever position you need these handles in. But again, you just have your winch mounted on here. You can grab it by the handle, slide it into the hitch receiver and then when you're done, you can just pull it right out.
But that should do it for the review on the Bulldog winch hitch receiver mounting plate for 2" hitches.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (66 Customer Reviews)
The overall build and construction of the mount is actually quite good, I have no complaints there. It seems to be made well and is as advertised. Unfortunately, however, that’s the only good news: not only did the package arrive almost completely destroyed but because of this several pieces of hardware were missing. Still, I was willing to overlook this as it could’ve been partially the fault of FedEx/ UPS. The reason that I am only giving it 1 star is because, contrary to the answer given in the Q&A, this mount DOES NOT fit my Warn Zeon 12-S winch. The reply when asked about fitment was “Yes, the Bulldog Winch Receiver Mount Kit part # BDW20155 will work with the Warn Zeon 12-S Platinum Winch 95960 as they both use the same industry standard 10" long x 4-1/2" wide mounting pattern.” As long as you are willing to do without the handles this answer is true. Misleading, but true. It may be worth noting that as long as you have a winch that is smaller in overall size than the Warn Zeon 12-S, it should work just fine.
Jenny N - 04/07/2022Nice and strong. Just a bit too tight for our warn 8000 winch. Tight squeeze, but made it work aok!
I picked this winch from etrailer as it provided an incredible value at the time of purchase vs other option here and from other retailers. It ended up being way overkill for what I use it for, but I never have to worry about overloading it either. Went together well and mounted up like it should to the Bulldog receiver mount I got too (hitch plate welded/mounted on car hauler, winch is removable and not subject to road grim ever). Plan on years of service from this combination!
I like it seems really sturdy very happy
As usual, another great experience with etrailer. Shipped super quick. Love the handles, which are a must-have if you will be hitch mounting and dismounting a heavy portable winch a lot. Handles are also adjustable so allow for a lot of different winch sizes.
Product arrived on time packaged well no damages because of my setup I have to get a extension to clear my current brush guard however was all put together when came out of the box but 4 bolts for the handles super easy to use holds my smittybilt 12k winch perfectly and fits nice in the receiver without a lot of wiggle very good product
Mike L - 03/21/2019Well thought out design and great quali ty.
Came as described, packaging was beat up pretty bad but nothing wrong with the plate. Holds my Badlands winch no problem, this is a better solution to needing a winch other than spending [money] on a front bumper with a winch mount.
Quick service…. looks sturdy, maybe a little iffy for 12,000 pound winch. A snatch block will fix that load issue. The paint is already peeling on the corners. I previously ordered a Curtis Front tire carrier, different vender , however it will NOT fit a Dually TIRE. so planning on placing a spare tire on the platform and securing with ratchet straps.
Good concept, but extremely flimsy, as it relies only on the hitch receiver for stability. It definitely needs some additional parts to keep it from wiggling, bending and rocking when the winch (SmittyBuilt) is in use. I doubt that it could even pull my little Ridgeline out of a ditch without deforming or ripping apart, but I'm afraid to test it.
This fit my Badland 12k winch very well, it's very heavy duty and I don't worry about the ability to handle what I throw at it, not to forget the price was very reasonable thanks etrailer.
Great quality and fit perfect!
This cradle is light and compact and looks pretty sturdy. Since tow receivers are only rated for 5000# and my winch is rated for 9000#, I will run my winch cable through a snatch block and back to a hook on my tow receiver.
great service heavy-duty product
Easy setup for my winch and it makes it easy to get mounted to my trailer hitch. A great product if you want to have a winch but don’t want a permanent mount.
Totally pleased with mount.
Much better quality than I thought I would get for the price !!
Putting a 12,000 lbs winch on it, not worried about the mount at all.
Once again etrailer delivers !!!
Worked very well with my setup
Well Built. Much more substantial handles compared to the bent tubing on others. Love how the handles are adjustable to fit the winch. Easy to use.
Not much to say. Pretty simple idea. Bolt pattern lines up with a warn winch good. Fairly sturdy.
Very well made! Strong and stout, Don get the cheep one fellas, you or someone else may be depending on it. Haven't gotten my winch yet but when I do I will post pictures.
As always, a great experience working with and purchasing from etrailer!
The Bulldog Winch Receiver is a must-have. Fit my needs perfectly. Easy to use and makes using the Bulldog winch that much easier.
Came in 2 days after I placed my order. Packaged well and everything as it was advertised! Appears to be quality winch cradle at a great price.
very happy with the winch and mount, instructions were easily understood and the finished product was all it was said to be. will continue to deal with this business as they are professionals.
Extremely sturdy and rugged winch mount...nice addition to my truck.
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