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M18 Winch Plate
M18 Portable Winch Mount Plate (Fits Harbor Freight Badland 2500lb)
2-4 Week lead time.
Transform a Harbor Freight Badland 2500lb winch into a highly portable, battery-powered powerhouse. We handle the bending and drilling at Salt City Steel, so your custom cordless winch project goes together without a hitch.
What’s Included
1x Heavy-Duty Winch Plate: Fabricated from premium 3/16" steel, precision bent, and pre-drilled.
1x M18 Battery Adapter: Pre-wired to bring cordless convenience to your setup.
1x Wire Connector Pack: Premium crimp connectors for a secure electrical connection.
Plate will arrive with no paint
What You Need to Provide (Not Included)
To complete this build, you will need to purchase or source the following items:
Winch: Harbor Freight Badland 2500 lb. Winch (SKU: 56258)
Synthetic Rope: Harbor Freight Synthetic Winch Cable (SKU: 63139)
Battery: Standard Milwaukee M18™ battery.
Required Tools: Wire strippers, wire crimpers, wrenches, and an angle grinder.
Installation Note
🎥 Step-by-Step Guide: Complete installation instructions are available on our YouTube channel. Please note: This build requires removing the factory winch backing plate and replacing the stock steel cable with the required synthetic rope before operation.
⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Please read carefully before purchasing or operating this product. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Over-Volt Operation & No Low-Voltage Cutoff: This adapter delivers raw 18V power directly to a 12V winch system without a voltage step-down or a low-voltage automatic cutoff circuit. Running an M18 battery completely flat will permanently damage the battery. You are entirely responsible for manually monitoring battery levels and voltage during operation.
Equipment Damage Disclaimer: Salt City Steel is not responsible or liable for any damage caused to your winch, batteries, tools, or electrical components during the assembly, installation, or operation of this modified setup. Overclocking a 12V system with an 18V power source is done entirely at your own risk.
Strictly No Overhead Hoisting: This product is absolutely NOT designed, rated, or approved for use as an overhead hoist. Never use this setup to lift, suspend, or support vertical loads.
Assumption of Risk: This is a DIY modification component kit. Salt City Steel does not formally rate or guarantee this custom setup for specific recovery, lifting, or winching capacities. Use of this product is entirely at your own risk. Salt City Steel accepts zero liability for property damage, equipment failure, personal injury, or accidental death resulting from the assembly, misuse, or operation of this product.
M18 Portable Winch Mount Plate (Fits Harbor Freight Badland 2500lb)
2-4 Week lead time.
Transform a Harbor Freight Badland 2500lb winch into a highly portable, battery-powered powerhouse. We handle the bending and drilling at Salt City Steel, so your custom cordless winch project goes together without a hitch.
What’s Included
1x Heavy-Duty Winch Plate: Fabricated from premium 3/16" steel, precision bent, and pre-drilled.
1x M18 Battery Adapter: Pre-wired to bring cordless convenience to your setup.
1x Wire Connector Pack: Premium crimp connectors for a secure electrical connection.
Plate will arrive with no paint
What You Need to Provide (Not Included)
To complete this build, you will need to purchase or source the following items:
Winch: Harbor Freight Badland 2500 lb. Winch (SKU: 56258)
Synthetic Rope: Harbor Freight Synthetic Winch Cable (SKU: 63139)
Battery: Standard Milwaukee M18™ battery.
Required Tools: Wire strippers, wire crimpers, wrenches, and an angle grinder.
Installation Note
🎥 Step-by-Step Guide: Complete installation instructions are available on our YouTube channel. Please note: This build requires removing the factory winch backing plate and replacing the stock steel cable with the required synthetic rope before operation.
⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Please read carefully before purchasing or operating this product. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Over-Volt Operation & No Low-Voltage Cutoff: This adapter delivers raw 18V power directly to a 12V winch system without a voltage step-down or a low-voltage automatic cutoff circuit. Running an M18 battery completely flat will permanently damage the battery. You are entirely responsible for manually monitoring battery levels and voltage during operation.
Equipment Damage Disclaimer: Salt City Steel is not responsible or liable for any damage caused to your winch, batteries, tools, or electrical components during the assembly, installation, or operation of this modified setup. Overclocking a 12V system with an 18V power source is done entirely at your own risk.
Strictly No Overhead Hoisting: This product is absolutely NOT designed, rated, or approved for use as an overhead hoist. Never use this setup to lift, suspend, or support vertical loads.
Assumption of Risk: This is a DIY modification component kit. Salt City Steel does not formally rate or guarantee this custom setup for specific recovery, lifting, or winching capacities. Use of this product is entirely at your own risk. Salt City Steel accepts zero liability for property damage, equipment failure, personal injury, or accidental death resulting from the assembly, misuse, or operation of this product.

