Can The BDW10040 Bulldog Winch Be Used On The Front Of A Vehicle As A Recover Winch?
Updated 08/25/2025 | Published 08/20/2025
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Can the bulldog trailer winch 10040 be installed on the front of a vehicle and used as a vehicle recovery winch? Thanks, Butch
asked by: Butch C
Expert Reply:
Hi Butch!
The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wireless Remote - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 12,000 lbs # BDW10040 can indeed be used on the front of a vehicle for recovery purposes. Something like the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mounted Winch Mounting Plate # BDW20011 can be installed in a front receiver hitch, but mounting on a permanent plate or bumper would also be perfectly fine.
What vehicle are you thinking about installing this on?
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Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wireless Remote - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 12,000 lbs
- Electric Winch
- Trailer Winch
- Planetary Gear
- 6.0 HP
- 10001 - 12000 lbs
- 41 - 50 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Wireless Remote
- Synthetic Rope
- Bulldog Winch
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Butch C.
8/22/2025
Lazer, I am installing it on a 2017 ford f350 diesel using an aftermarket bumper. I can get the winch for a great price, that's why I'm looking at it.