NEIKO 02256A Come Along Winch
- Winch
- 13.38 pounds
- 28.5 × 5.8 × 4.3 inches
- 02256A
- More reviewed than 81%
A capable manual winch for occasional heavy pulls and lifts, not a substitute for a motorized winch on frequent recovery jobs.
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How it ranks among the 21 winches we track
4.3★ across 1,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Neiko 02256A is a manual, ratchet-driven come-along winch rated for a 10,000 pound horizontal pull and a 4,000 pound vertical lift, with a 10 foot steel cable and three latching hooks. It suits pulling stuck vehicles, dragging logs, or lifting loads without a power source.
The double gear ratchet lets one person work the handle without muscling a load in one throw, and the three hooks give options for anchoring versus pulling. Note the two separate ratings: 10,000 lbs is the horizontal pulling capacity, while the vertical lifting capacity is lower at 4,000 lbs, so size a job by the right number.
- 10,000 lb horizontal pulling capacity
- 4,000 lb vertical lifting capacity
- 10 foot, 6mm steel cable
- Double gear ratchet with 3 latching hooks
Who it's for
Farm, ranch, and off road owners who need occasional heavy pulling power without mounting an electric winch to a vehicle. Also useful in a home garage for dragging or repositioning heavy equipment.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- One handed ratchet operation once anchored
- Three latching hooks for different pulling setups
- Zinc plated hardware for corrosion resistance
- Compact enough to store in a trunk
- Manual ratcheting is slower than a motorized winch
- Vertical lift capacity is less than half the pulling rating
Performance notes
Pulling force comes from a double gear ratchet mechanism worked by a long PVC coated handle, which multiplies hand effort into the rated 10,000 pound horizontal pull. The 6mm, 10 foot steel cable and three zinc plated hooks, each with a safety latch, let it anchor and pull in different configurations for recovery, fence work, or lifting.
Specifications
| Brand | Neiko |
|---|---|
| Model | 02256A |
| Item Weight | 13.38 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 28.5 × 5.8 × 4.3 inches |
| Item model number | 02256A |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in winches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIKO 02256A Come Along WinchThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 9500lb Winch with Steel CableSmittybilt | 4.7 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Superwinch 1130220 LT3000 12V DC Winch 3Superwinch | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| WARN PullzAll 120V AC Electric Winch with 1/2 TonWarn | 4.5 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Camco 2000lb Boat Trailer WinchCamco | 4.5 / 5 | 2,100 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Neiko 02256A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the difference between the pulling and lifting capacity?
The 02256A pulls up to 10,000 lbs horizontally but is rated for only 4,000 lbs when lifting vertically.
Is the Neiko 02256A electric?
No, it is a manual hand ratchet winch, not an electric or vehicle mounted unit.
How long is the cable?
10 feet, about 3.2 meters, of 6mm steel cable.