Does Worm Gear Winch # DL11001 have a Minimum Weight Requirement  

If you are wanting to use a drill to ease operation of the winch, the Dutton-Lainson #DL11011 would be a much better choice. This winch is specifically designed so that the handle is easily removable for use with a drill. Using the shaft directly…

The only hand winches we offer that can have a drill attached to them for operation are worm gear winches like part #DL11001 which does have a hex drive and you can use a 5/8 inch socket attachment to power the load in or out.

To drive the hex drive of the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL11001 does not require a special tool to do so. What you need is just a 5/8 socket which you most likely already have and you'd be set.

The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Winch, #DL11001, is just the winch you are looking for. A worm gear winch is great for smooth controlled raising and lowering and the reel will automatically stop when you stop cranking, whether you are lowering or…

Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15721 does not have a hex head that is fixed and would allow you to use an electric drill attachment. For that I recommend using worm gear winch #DL11001 which does have a hex drive and you can use a 5/8 inch socket…

The only hand winches we offer that can have a drill attached to them for operation are worm gear winches like part #DL11001 which does have a hex drive and you can use a 5/8 inch socket attachment to power the load in or out. For a 50 foot cable to…

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL11004 that you referenced is only designed to handle straps like the 20 foot long #DL24242. It should not be used with synthetic rope like 6mm #BDW20095. There aren't any Dutton-Lainson hand winches that can be…

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - Worm Gear - Hex Drive - 2,000 lbs #DL11004 accepts a 2" wide x 20' long winch strap which is sold separately. For a winch strap that fits this hand winch, I recommend the Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook,…

Thanks for the photo. The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 2,500 lbs #DL14825 you asked the question from is set-up much differently. The style of winch you have is more like a worm gear winch #DL11001. The…

The Dutton Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, #DL11001, can lift up to 2,000 lbs, so it should have no problem lifting your dock out of the water, assuming the dock does not weigh more than 2,000 lbs. This winch also comes with a hex head drive that will…

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs, #DL15440 will work for your application very nicely, however I have another option for you to consider. I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch…

The inside width of the CE Smith Bow Roller Bracket #CE31005PG has an internal width of 3-11/16 inches so for a winch that is narrow enough to fit inside that we have the #DL16001 which measures 3-3/16 inches in width.