Availability of a Light-Duty Hand Winch for Use in a Cargo Application
Question:
Do you have a smaller winch than the FT6000301? I have a cargo strapping application. I want to utilize the crank handle design. Thanks
asked by: Dennis
Expert Reply:
We do offer lower capacity hand winches that are like the 600-lb-rated Fulton Single Speed Winch FT6000301 that you referenced. Dutton-Lainson offers their single-speed hand winch # DL16003 that includes a 12-foot strap with hook, a handle, and a Tuffplate zinc finish for protection from corrosion. This winch is rated for 400-lbs. An article on winches is linked for reference.
If your application is to secure cargo, you will be better served by a few sets of ratcheting tie down straps, rather than a winch. A winch is intended for lifting but not for holding a load in place. For that purpose a better option is a cargo control item such as the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps with Push Button Releases, part # EM34416. Erickson also offers a lighter-duty 4-piece set of ratcheting tie downs, part # EM31352.
When selecting cargo straps like these you will want to be sure that you choose a product whose working load limit (WLL) is high enough for the weight of your cargo. (WLL is 1/3 of a product's breaking strength; never exceed an item's WLL.) The straps in set # EM31352 each have a 500-lb working load limit.
The linked video illustrates the features and use of this cost-effective cargo strap set. I also included a link to our main page for ratcheting straps.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ Web Clamps and S-Hooks - 1" x 10' - 500 lbs - Qty 4
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 351 - 500 lbs
- Erickson
more information >
Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases - 2" x 10' - 1,100 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 851 - 1200 lbs
- Erickson
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - Single Speed - 12' Strap - 400 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Light Duty
- Ratcheting Hand Crank
- Single Speed Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: Bearing Repacking and Grease Seals Installation
- Shop: Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook, 2" Wide x 20' Long - Extra Heavy Duty - 4,800 lbs.
- Shop: Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - Single Speed - 12' Strap - 400 lbs
- Shop: Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook, 2" Wide x 25' Long - 4,000 lbs.
- Q&A: Replacement Bearing, Seals, and Races for ShoreLandr Boat Trailer
- Q&A: Replacement Grease Seals for 1994 Shorelander Boat Trailer with L44649 Bearings
- Shop: Grease Seals (pair)
- Shop: Double Lip Grease Seals (pair)
- Shop: Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2
- Search Results: safety chains
- Shop: Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide - Submersible - 3 Diodes - Red Lens
- Video: BoatBuckle Trailer Strap Tune-Up Kit Review
- Video: BoatBuckle Kwik-Lok Bow Tie-Down Strap Review
- Q&A: Lighting Requirements for Trailer that is over 80 inches in Width
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Search Results: 25580
- Search Results: winch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: stl72rb
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Everchill Model WD-282FWDC-B-6 RC refrigerator
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
on Trailer Winch
