Recommended Winch for Lifting 350 lb Advertising Sign Into Trailer

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What should I look for in winches manual or 12V DC please? I have to lift outdoor advertising signs max probably 350 LB vertically a max of say 3 ft and swing them over to down into a trailer. The trailer already has a rotating vertical mas, and a long horizontal boom at the top. There is an old non-functioning winch on the mast, but I want a new reliable one. Thanks

asked by: Bob B

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What you are needing is a brake winch that will not freewheel when the handle is released. Given the weight you describe, the Pro Series Standard Brake Winch # PSKR15000301 would be ideal for your application.

The winch has a 1500 lb capacity at full cable length, and a 700 lb capacity once the cable is completely wrapped around the drum, which would be plenty of capacity for your needs.The winch does have a minimum line load of 50 pounds required for proper performance.

For a winch cable that will work well with this winch, you can use the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook # FWC7500100.

Our most popular Standard Duty electric trailer winch is the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch with Wire Rope # BDW15019. This winch has a static load capacity of up to 4,400 pounds and features an automatic mechanical brake to hold 100 percent of the load. The included wire rope measures 55-1/2 feet long .

I've attached review videos of the Pro Series Hand Winch and Bulldog Electric Trailer Winch for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

As long as your winch is a Dutton Lainson B series winch, you can use the #DL6456 socket on it. The socket fits in 1/2" drill and measures 13/16" x 13/16" (outside). The number that you mentioned is just a number used to identify the…

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Answer 2

The minimum load rating indicates the load required to put enough tension on the line for it to be able to be cranked. The winch will not work properly when the line is slack. The minimum load rating would be important if you knew for certain you…

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Yes, a split reel winch such as Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch with Split Reel for 2 Cables - 1,500 lbs. Item #DL10952 is what you would need. You may also end up needing some pulley blocks such as #CU881080 for changes in the direction of the…

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The Pro Series Standard Brake Winch - Cable Only - 1,500 lbs #PSKR15000301 is a great option for your pop up camper. It requires a minimum line pull of 50 lbs to operate, but has a first line layer capacity of 1500 lbs. For your application, you…

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Answer 5

I don't have an option that would bolt or weld right up to your 2-3/8 inch diameter pipe, but if you're handy we have an option or two that could work for you with a little welding and fabrication work. We do have a round tube tongue coupler…

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Answer 6

You will want to use a coupler made to fit on a round tube rather than a square one. We have several options such as #BD028242 or #BD028383. However, these couplers do not have an exact 2 inch measurement so you may need to have some fabrication done…

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