Don't know yet as I have only had the ute one week, but at least it goes in and out when I push the button. The sales man knew nothing about it so it was a lucky dip as to wether it was a good feature or just an ornament.
Ok some info on The aldi winches.
I was given one as a gift by the olds about 3 years ago. ( I was told I couldn't buy another one until it died lol)
I fitted it, Never cleaned it, never greased it, Never unspooled it and respooled it after use, never looked after it at all lol.
I ran single line pulls for longer than 30 seconds etc etc...
It lasted 3 years and only just died. All that died was the main relay. It could do with a clean, a regrease and a new winch rope, but over all a great option if you are after a cheap winch.
The main reason for being so rough on it, was that I didn't want to put my faith in something that I didn't know. I have no hesitation to say go for it. ( but aldi specials do change between years, so if it is the same then go for it)
Cheers
Evo