Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 3,400 lbs

Bulldog Winch Electric Winch - BDW15018

Light-duty winch with 1.5-hp, permanent magnet motor lets you quickly and safely pull small vehicles onto your trailer. Compact winch fits easily into most custom boxes and cabinets. Includes hand-held remote and mounting plate with hardware.

Features:

• Light-duty winch lets you pull ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and other small vehicles onto your trailer
  • Perfect for toy haulers, landscape trailers, and other small utility trailers
• Compact design - fits easily into most custom cabinets or boxes
• Steel mounting plate and hardware included
  • Lets you mount winch and fairlead to trailer deck or frame
• 1.5-hp, Permanent magnet motor delivers powerful, fast, and safe line pulling
  • Motor is lighter and uses less current than a series-wound motor
  • Vent lets vapor escape to prevent moisture buildup
• Sealed, 250-amp contactor transmits power from your battery to the winch motor
  • Water- and weather-resistant to IP67 specifications
• Power unit includes contactor, master on/off switch, plastic housing, and all electrical wiring
• Automatic, mechanical brake holds 100 percent of the load while minimizing winch creep
• All-steel, 3-stage planetary gear train
  • Provides increased drum speed when compared with worm drives and 1- or 2-stage planetary gear trains
• Rubber, hand-held remote with 20' lead lets you operate winch from the back of most trailers
  • Weather-resistant switch powers the load in and out
  • Wireless remote control (BDW20212 - sold separately) available
• Free-spooling clutch ensures fast rope payout and reduces wear on the motor
• 3/16" Diameter HMPE synthetic rope is strong as steel yet lightweight and safer to handle
  • 50' Long with 6' woven polyester protective sleeve
  • 1/4" Steel hook and nylon hand-saver strap included
• Heavy-duty, cast iron hawse fairlead
  • Rounded fairlead hole helps prevent friction damage to rope
  • Black anodized finish resists corrosion
• Durable, black powder coated steel body and motor resist corrosion
  • Dacromet-plated motor tube resists internal corrosion
• Tie-bars and side frames help to create a strong and rigid winch body

Specs:

• Rated line pull (with a single layer of synthetic rope around the drum):
  • Static load: 3,400 lbs
  • Rolling load: 34,000 lbs
• Motor: 12-volt DC
  • Line pull at 0 lbs:
    • Power draw: 30 amps
    • Line speed: 15 FPM
  • Line pull at 3,400 lbs:
    • Power draw: 240 amps
    • Line speed: 5 FPM
• Gear ratio: 166:1
• Duty cycle: 2 minutes on/15 minutes off
• Braking: 100-percent load-holding mechanical
• Battery lead wire: 6 gauge
• Battery lead length: 6'
• Rope dimensions: 50' long x 3/16" (4.8 mm) diameter
• Winch dimensions (with power unit mounted over motor): 13" long x 4-1/2" wide x 7-1/8" tall
• Drum dimensions: 2" diameter x 3-1/8" long
• Mounting bolt pattern:
  • Winch: 4-13/16" x 3"
  • Plate: 1-15/16" x 3-3/4"
• Distance between hawse fairlead mounting holes (center to center): 4-13/16"
• Minimum winch box/cabinet size: 20" wide x 10" tall
• Winch weight (with synthetic rope installed): 25 lbs
• Recommended battery size (for maximum power): 650 CCA
• 2-Year limited warranty

This compact, light-duty trailer winch lets you pull ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and other small vehicles onto your trailer. You can mount the winch directly to your trailer deck or front rail with the included mounting plate. It also fits easily into most custom cabinets or boxes. And it includes a hand-held remote, synthetic rope, hawse fairlead, and a free-spooling clutch.

Light-Duty, 1.5-Horsepower Motor

This winch features a 1.5-horsepower, 12-volt DC motor with 3,400 lbs of line pull. The permanent magnet motor offers the same line-pulling power and speed as a series-wound motor of comparable size, but it's lighter and uses less current. The motor is constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant materials including the powder coated housing, copper battery terminals, and zinc-plated steel hardware.

Power Unit with Sealed Contactor

The contactor - or solenoid - transmits power from the vehicle's battery to the winch motor. The 250-amp contactor - located inside the power unit - is sealed to meet IP67 specifications for water and weather resistance. The copper terminals and zinc-plated hardware are corrosion resistant.

The on/off switch on the back of the power unit lets you shut off the power when you aren't using the winch. There is also a rubber-sealed, weatherproof attachment port on the power unit for the remote control. An integrated rubber cap lets you cover the port when it's not in use.

Free-Spooling Clutch

The free-spool clutch enables you to pull out the rope by hand. This saves battery power, prevents the brake from wearing down prematurely, reduces wear on the motor, and is much faster than waiting for the drum to unroll the rope. To release the clutch for free-spooling simply rotate the handle to the "Freespool" position. To reengage the clutch, rotate the handle back to the "Engaged" position. The clutch positions are indicated by a diagram on the gearbox and are also labeled on the knob.

The clutch is driven by a 3-stage planetary gear train. This provides more speed than traditional worm gear drives or 1- or 2-stage planetary gear trains.

The steel gearbox has a rust-resistant black powder coat finish and is sealed to keep out moisture.

Automatic, Load-Holding Mechanical Brake

The automatic mechanical brake securely holds a load and prevents unintentional payout (or creep). A large spring coil contracts when the winch is in gear and the drum is winding in. When the winch stops, the load starts to pull and the spring expands to press against the spring chamber. The pressure of the spring on the wall of the spring chamber creates resistance to stop the drum from rotating outward. At maximum pressure the brake holds 100 percent of the load.

The friction created when the spring is pressing against the spring chamber creates heat. That heat is quickly dispersed away from the motor shaft and through the gearbox. This prevents potentially damaging heat buildup near the motor.

Weather-Resistant Hand-Held Remote

The hand-held remote has a 20' lead and in/out rocker switch so you can control your winch from the back of your trailer. The rocker switch is sealed and water resistant so it won't get damaged in wet conditions. Simply plug the durable plastic remote into the power unit when you need to use it, and disconnect it to store it away when you aren't using it.

The wireless remote kit (BDW20212 - sold separately) lets you operate the winch from up to 100' away.

Synthetic Rope

The rope is made of synthetic HMPE fiber that is lightweight yet stronger than steel. This synthetic rope is safer to use than a steel rope because it generates less kinetic energy - and therefore less kickback - if a break occurs. It won't stretch - or creep - over time like steel rope can. And it's also less likely to fray and create sharp strands so it's easier to handle and easier to spool.

The rope winds around a solid steel drum. The mounting flanges are strong enough to resist bending or breaking if the rope wrap becomes uneven and excess stress is put on the drum.

A 6' long woven polyester protective sleeve at the hook end of the rope provides extra protection for your hands. A hand-saver strap is also included to use in conjunction with work gloves (BDW20070 - sold separately) so that you can safely handle the rope and hook.

The removable clevis hook is constructed of high-strength forged alloy steel that is heavy duty and rust resistant. It has a spring-loaded safety latch for quick fastening and removal. The hook attaches to the steel thimble on the end of the synthetic rope.

Cast Iron Hawse Fairlead

The 3/4" thick cast iron fairlead has a rounded hole that helps prevent friction damage to the rope as it winds in and out. The fairlead installs with zinc-plated hardware, and it has a black anodized finish that resists corrosion.

Rugged Construction

The winch is constructed of strong, durable materials that are able to withstand any weather condition or terrain. The motor housing and gearbox are made of corrosion-resistant powder coated steel. The contactor is sealed to keep water out, and the power unit is made of heavy-duty yet lightweight plastic. The steel tie bars and side frame drum supports help to create a strong and rigid winch body.

Installation

This versatile winch can be mounted to your trailer in several different ways. You can bolt the included plate onto the deck of your trailer and attach the winch and fairlead. Counter-sunk bolt holes in the mounting plate ensure that the hex heads of the included bolts don't protrude above the trailer's flat surface. This is the easiest method and does not require welding, but it does leave a footprint on your deck.

You can mount the plate to the front rail of your trailer. This method elevates the winch so it's easy to reach and frees up valuable space on your deck, but will require welding the plate to the rail. You can also weld the plate to the front frame of the trailer so that the winch sits at at deck level without using up space on the deck.

The compact design allows the winch to easily fit into most custom cabinets or boxes. This method keeps the winch out of the elements and keeps it hidden. Many cabinets and boxes can even be locked to protect the winch from would-be thieves. You can also install a dedicated battery inside or near the cabinet to power the winch. This prevents the winch from putting a strain on your vehicle's battery, and it eliminates the need to run a power lead all the way to the front of your truck.

Winch Line Pull Capacity

The line pull capacity of your winch is determined by the maximum load your winch can pull with a single layer of rope on the drum. As more layers of rope are wound onto the drum, pulling the same load requires more force, leading to a loss in winching power. With a 2nd layer of rope around the drum, your line pull capacity is reduced by approximately 14 percent. With 3 layers on the drum, the line pull capacity is reduced by approximately 23 percent, and with 4 layers on the drum it is reduced by approximately 35 percent.

Note: It is recommended that you begin any line pull with a minimum of 5 wraps and a maximum of 2 layers of rope on the drum.

Vehicle Recovery and Winch Capacity

To select the appropriate trailer winch for your application, determine your gross vehicle weight. The GVW is the stand-alone weight of your vehicle plus the weight of any items in and on the vehicle. Once you have determined the GVW of your vehicle, choose a winch with a capacity that is 1-1/2 times your GVW. Using that formula, this winch - with an 3,400-pound capacity - will work for vehicles with an approximate GVW of 2,267 pounds.

Rolling Load Winch Capacity

To calculate your winch's rolling load capacity - the amount of weight it can pull up an incline - you must multiply the line pull capacity by a factor determined by the degree of the incline.

The multiplication factors shown in the chart, right, include a 10-percent rolling friction factor.

Note: A 5-percent - or 3-degree - incline is a 1/2' rise over a 10' distance. Follow the chart to determine your winch's rolling load capacity.

Double-Line Pulling

Increase the pulling capacity of your winch by doubling up the rope with a pulley block (BDW20028 - sold separately). Secure the pulley block to the vehicle you are pulling with a bow shackle (BDW20020 - sold separately) to provide a strong anchor for your double-line pull. Using double-line operation will approximately double your winch's pulling capacity.

15018 Bulldog Winch 1.5 hp Trailer Winch with Mounting Plate - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 3,400 lbs