How do I Wire a 12,000 Pound Badland Winch to My Trucks Battery?
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/02/2024
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Question:
Have a question about wiring up a 12000 lb Badland winch to pull cars on a trailer do not want to run a separate battery would like to run this off of my truck battery what can you set me up with or any information that I need
asked by: Steven R
Expert Reply:
Hello Steven.
I am not familiar with that brand as we do not carry it. I know that with our Bulldog winches there are different options to how you would like to hook it up. Like the # BDW66FR comes with one positive wire to run to the battery and then unit grounds itself through the mounting. With the # BDW66FR you could always add another wire to use it with a stand alone battery.
The Bulldog Winch Heavy-Duty Series Off-Road Winch # BDW94FR comes wired ready to hook up to a stand alone battery.
With that being said, I would reach out to the manufacturer of the winch that you have so that they can suggest modification of their product as they are familiar with all the specifications.
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Kate F.
11/17/2025
Hey Steven, were you able to get the wiring details you needed from the winch manufacturer? Knowing what worked for your setup could help others looking to power a winch from their truck battery too.