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  • Is Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch Housing Constructed of Steel Or Cast Aluminum
  • The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch # BDW10039 has a black powder coated steel body. The motor housing, gearbox, gear train, rollers, and mounting plate all have a steel construction so you can be confident this will not break like your Badland 12k.
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  • Where is the Fulton F2 Winch F142425 Made
  • I checked with Fulton and the Fulton XLT, 2-Speed Trailer Winch - 3,200 lbs Item # F142425 is made by our neighbors to the south, Mexico. If you are looking for a winch that is made in the USA I recommend Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs Item # DL15440. This winch is also rated for 3,200 pounds and has 2 speeds. The strap is not included but you can add up to a 25 foot long strap such as # IMF14211.
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  • Car Trailer Winch Recommendation Made in the USA
  • We do! I recommend checking out the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm 12-Volt DC Electric Winch with Remote # DL25220. This is made in the US and has a 3,000 lb weight capacity. The handheld remote comes with a 10' cord so you have some freedom of movement during operation if you need it. Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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  • What Gauge Cable Wire Is Used In The Dutton Lainson Electric Boat Winches?
  • The thickness of the cable used in the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch is 7 strand 19 gauge galvanized aircraft cable. Most of the product pages have this information and I've linked the page to all of these options.
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  • What Type Of Wire Is Used In Superwinch Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit
  • I called my contact about the Electric Winch Wiring Kit, part # BDW20207. The wire is a 2-gauge stranded copper wire. Stranded wire is used because it is much more flexible than solid wire that size.
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  • What is Dutton-Lainson TUFFPLATE Finish
  • TUFFPLATE is the special finish Dutton-Lainson uses on their products like the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Freewheel - 2,500 lbs # DL15761. This is a zinc plated finish which is three times more corrosion resistant when compared to standard zinc plating and 30% greater when compared to powder coat finish. According to their testing, the TUFFPLATE finish provides in excess of 100 hours before the first white corrosion and 500 hours before red rust forms....
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  • Internal Surface of Yates Spool Roller for Boat Trailers YR410Y-4
  • I went out to the warehouse to take a look at the Yates Spool Roller # YR410Y-4 referenced in your question. The inner portion/axle does indeed run completely through the roller, from one end to the other. The roller measures 4 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. I have also attached a short video review on this product so you can get a better look at is physical features.
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