Badland Winch Parts Wiring Diagram

Wiring a winch is often a fearful task. It is relatively easy and manageable with the Badland Winches. Most of the Badland winches carry the same ideal wiring pattern.

Regarding the condition, we have added all the Badland winch wiring diagrams for the models of 2500, ZXR 2500, 3500, ZXR 5000, ZXR 9500, ZXR 12000, APEX 12000, and 18000 lb winches from Harbor Freight.

Precautions To Take Before Wiring:

As you begin the wiring process, make sure you will not route the cables through an area where there is a possibility of damage or interference with their proper functioning.

Make a secure path for the cable routing away from moving parts and encounters from road debris.

Do not route the cables through a driveshaft, fuel line, or any other place where heat can damage the wiring.

Any holes made in any part of the vehicle or hardware must be fitted with rubber grommets to prevent the wire’s fraying.

Always examine the working conditions of your winch before using it on the trail.

Safety Precautions: Take extra caution in every winching situation. Please familiarize yourself with the operation of your winch before using it. Keeping a constant focus is more critical. Always wear heavy-duty leather gloves when handling the winch.

We have included manuals for all the Badland winch, which holds all necessary instructions to wire up the solenoid, remote, and winch. Follow the instructions thoroughly for making your winch install as easy as possible.

Badland 2500 Winch Wiring Diagram

If you are looking at how to wire a badland 2500 pound winch? According to the diagram below, attach the cables from the solenoid to the respective winch terminals.

Attach the red wire from the solenoid box to the winch’s positive terminal and a black wire to the battery’s negative terminal.

From the solenoid box, attach the wire to the circuit breaker, and the other terminal of the circuit breaker is a route to the battery’s positive terminal.

To use the wireless remote, connect the remote controller switch to your solenoid box for winch operation.

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Badland ZXR 2500 Winch Wiring Diagram

Follow the same wiring diagram as above; the Badland ZXR 2500 Winch model comes with a wired remote and a wireless remote option.

To use the wired remote control, attach the
remote control cable directly to the remote socket on the solenoid box.

In case you want to use a wireless option, connect your wireless controller box that comes with your winch to the solenoid box. The wireless remote controller box will act as a receiver for the wireless remote. Press the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to activate the wireless remote. 

Badland 3500 Winch Wiring Diagram

According to the diagram below, attach the cables from the solenoid to the battery and connect the yellow/blue cables to the winch’s respective terminals.

The circuit breaker is then attached to the positive terminal on the battery, and the other end is attached to the solenoid.

From the solenoid, attach the black battery cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery. Attach the corresponding wires for connecting the remote control and handlebar switch from the solenoid.

To operate the winch, connect the red wire to an ignition circuit, or attach the ignition wire to the positive battery terminal.

Badland ZXR 5000 Winch Wiring Diagram

According to the diagram below, attach the black cable from the solenoid to the battery’s negative terminal and the blue/yellow cable to the winch.

Attach the circuit breaker from the solenoid to the positive terminal on the battery with the red cable. Attach the corresponding wires for connecting the remote and handlebar control from the solenoid.

To operate the winch, connect the extending red wire to an ignition circuit to prevent accidental starting or attach the ignition wire to the positive battery terminal.

Badland ZXR 9500 Winch Wiring Diagram

If you are looking at how to wire a badland ZXR 9000 winch? According to the diagram below, attach the black/red/yellow cable from the solenoid box to the winch.

Attach the black cable from the negative terminal of the battery to the winch.

Attach the circuit breaker to the battery’s positive terminal and then connect the red cable from the circuit breaker to the solenoid box.

To operate the winch, attach the wired remote control cable directly to the remote socket on the solenoid box.

Suppose if you have a wireless remote, connect the remote control box to the solenoid box. The wireless remote controller will act as a receiver for the wireless remote.

Badland ZXR 12000 Winch Wiring Diagram

From the Badland ZXR 12000 winch diagram below, route the black/red/yellow cable from the solenoid box to the winch.

Connect the black cable from the battery’s negative side to the winch.

Attach the circuit breaker to the battery’s positive side and then route the red wire from the circuit breaker to the solenoid box.

To use the winch, connect the wired remote cable directly to the remote socket on the solenoid box.

If you have a wireless remote, connect the remote control receiver to the solenoid box. The wireless remote controller will act as a receiver to operate the wireless remote.

Badland APEX 12000 Winch Wiring Diagram

According to the wiring diagram below, attach the black/red/yellow cable from the solenoid box to the winch.

Attach the red cable from the winch to the disconnect switch(circuit breaker), and from the circuit breaker, attach the cable to the battery’s positive ends.

Connect the black ground battery cable directly to the battery’s negative terminal. To operate the winch, plug the remote into the socket connector. For using wireless remote, attach the remote controller switch to the solenoid.

Badland APEX 12000 Wired Remote Wiring Diagram

To use the wired remote, attach the remote cable to the remote socket on the control box.

Press the remote ON switch until the blue light blinks. The blue indicator light in the remote indicates the remote is ready to use. The rocker switch IN and OUT helps to engage to operate the winch. The red indicator light will flash during the operation.

Badland APEX 12000 Wireless Winch Remote Control Wiring Diagram

To use the wireless remote, switch ON the wireless receiver switch on the control box.

Press and hold the remote switch for approximately 2 seconds to start using the winch.

The remote control will auto shut down when not in use after two minutes. When using a wired remote control, switch off the wireless receiver switch.

Badland 18000 Winch Wiring Diagram

From the below wiring diagram, use the wire color code guide and attach the yellow, black/red cables to the terminals on the winch.

The red wire is connected from the solenoid box to the battery positive side.

Attach the black wire from the solenoid box to the winch terminal and route the black wire from the winch to the battery’s negative terminal. To use the wireless remote, lift the socket cover to plug the remote switch.

Precautions During Wiring: It is advised to unplug the remote control and disconnect the battery cables to avoid any serious injury before performing any other wiring connections. Do not use a dirty or corroded battery.

With every winching circumstance, there’s a risk of potential injury.
Follow the given badland winch wiring diagram carefully and familiarize yourself before initiating it.