Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 3,500 lbs

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• Recommended Electric and Manual Winch for Car Trailer
  Most Car trailers will utilize the electric winches that have much more power and strength. For a hand winch, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - Hand Brake - 3,500 lbs. # DL14881. This will only give you that max capacity of the winch on the single layer of cable around the drum and it will be a lower capacity with each additional layer of cable. I recommend the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook - 50' x 7/32" - 5,600 lbs...
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• Can Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch DL14881 be Used with a Strap
  Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - Hand Brake - 3,500 lbs. Item # DL14881 is designed for use with a wire rope only and not a cable but we do have winches that can be used with a cable or that already come with a cable. The similarly rated Fulton F2 # FW32000101 comes with a strap. It is rated for 3,200 pounds but is not a brake winch. The highest rated brake winch that can be used with a strap is Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish,...
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• High Capacity Hand Winch Recommendation for 10,000 lb Capacity
  The highest capacity hand winch we have is the Dutton Lainson part # DL14881 which has a capacity of 3,500 lbs. So with three of these you'd have 10,500 lbs of winch capacity. For a cable with a matching capacity we have the part # DL24104 which is 50 feet in length.
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• Can Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch be Installed on Its Side and Still Work Properly
  Since gravity will be playing a role I don't think that the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14881 will spool properly if you were to mount it on its side. Maybe if you were able to guide the cable by hand but it wouldn't be wise to put your hand near the gears while working the winch.
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• Suitability of Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch DL14881 for Raising and Lowering 400 lb Radio Tower
  The Duttton-Lainson Brake Winch you referenced, part # DL14881, would be a great choice for raising and lowering a 400 lb radio tower. The winch has plenty of capacity for that weight, and the integral brake will engage as soon as the handle is released, preventing the winch from freewheeling while lowering the tower. The load will raise or lower by turning the winch handle in the appropriate direction, with no need to engage or disengage a lever. The winch cable is sold separately....
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• Boat Trailer Winch for a 4,500 Boat and Float-On Trailer
  For a winch the boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, increase the ratio to 3 to 1. With wooden bunks and long winching distances, reduce the ratio to 1 to 1. For example, a 2,200-lb boat generally requires a 1,100-lb winch. If the same boat were winched a short distance with a low incline and with rollers in good condition, it can be safely winched with a 900-lb winch. The boat requires a winch with a 2,200-lb capacity if you...
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• Mounting Dimensions for the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch # DL14881
  I went out to our warehouse and measured the mounting base for the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch, item # DL14881. The flat part of the base measures 8-3/8 inches long by 5 inches wide. The elongated bolt hole at one end of the winch is 1-7/8 inches long and the 4 elongated holes at the other end are 1 inch long. The two round holes are 3/8 inch diameter. The distance on center between the long elongated hole and the first set of shorter elongated holes is 4-1/8 inches. The distance between...
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• Can Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch # DL14881 be Used with a Synthetic Wire Rope
  On the Dutton-Lainson winch # DL14881, the maximum drum capacity for a cable is 3/8 inches in diameter and 37 feet long. I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and he said that you could use a synthetic cable as long as it is rated high enough. The cable you use has to be rated 1-1/2 times higher than the winch capacity. In this case that is 5,250 pounds. If the cable has a hook at the end that hook must be rated 1-1/2 times greater than the cable. So that would be 7,875 pounds. I...
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• Recommended Hand Winches for Barge Application
  The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - Hand Brake - 3,500 lbs # DL14881 will be a really nice hand winch that will stand up well to the elements. I recommend the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook - 50' x 7/32" - 5,600 lbs # FWC7500100 for your application. I wouldn't go lighter as there is so much resistance from water until things get moving. I think you'll want the additional strength for the initial pull. The hand brake will also...
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• Mounting Post Recommendation for Winching Boat Trailer Out of Water
  When determining the mounting height for installing a winch you want to choose a height that will allow the winch to pull as level as possible relative to the ground it's used on. You will also want to choose a post that will have enough capacity for the amount of weight you will be winching. A tree or stump is not a recommended place to mount a winch. Normally in these situations, people mount the winch on a steel post that is held in the ground with concrete in order to support the weight.
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• Cable Recommendation for Dutton Lainson Winch DL14881 that is Thicker in Diameter than 1/4 inch
  You could use the 3/16 inch diameter cable part # FWC3250100 with the Winch part # DL14881 as this cable is a 3/16 inch cable with a capacity of 4,200 lbs.
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• Recommended Tree Mounted Winch to Pull 3000 Pound Boat Up Slope on Log Rollers
  We do not offer any tree mount winches and a tree is not a recommended place to mount a standard hand winch. Normally in these situations, people mount a hand winch on a steel post held in the ground with concrete in order to support the weight. You'll need to make sure the winch pays out and reels in a straight line into the winch so it may need to be angled. When winching a boat onto a boat trailer a common ratio for determining your winch load capacity is 2 to 1. For example, a 5,000...
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• Can Synthetic Wire Rope be Used with Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch
  I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson regarding the 2-Speed Hand Winch # DL14881 that you referenced. She stated that they do not recommend using synthetic wire rope with any of their winches. This is because of how synthetic rope will get tighter as it stretches, which over time can actually cause damage to the winch drum. For this particular winch, I instead recommend using the cable # DL24104. This galvanized aircraft cable measures 50 feet long and includes a safety hook. I...
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• Does Drum Spin When Using Freewheel Feature On Dutton-Lainson 3,500 Hand Winch
  I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson about the Two Speed Hand Winch, part # DL14881. They told me that this does freewheel when disengaged and the handle will turn as the cable is extended. We do offer a replacement 3-1/8 inch drum that will fit the 3,500 lb Dutton-Lainson hand winches. The part number for this part is # DL304161-BK.
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• Can Hand Winch be Used to Pull Motorcycle onto Truck Bed
  You can use a hand winch to pull your motorcycle onto your truck bed so long as it has the right capacity and you are able to find a place to mount it so you can turn the handle. You never mentioned the weight of your motorcycle but the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14881 which has a 3,500 lb capacity and hand brake should more than get the job done. You will want to use the Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook # DL24104 with the winch as well. The easiest thing to do would be to use...
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• How to Select Hand Winch for Boat Trailer
  The Dutton-Lainson 2 Speed Direct Drive Hand Winch # DL14881 is designed only for use with a wire rope like 1/4-inch x 50-foot # DL24104 or a flat strap, according to my contact. Dutton-Lainson does NOT recommend using synthetic rope with this winch because those tend to stretch and contract so much that they can reduce the winch capacity. You may want to have a look at the linked article on winches and how to determine the capacity you need. Incline angle, winching distance and the...
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• Could Dutton Lainson Winch Fit Boat Winch Mount that Measures 3 inches Wide and 5 inches Long
  I went out to our warehouse and measured the mounting base for the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch, item # DL14881. The flat part of the base measures 8-3/8 inches long by 5 inches wide. The elongated bolt hole at one end of the winch is 1-7/8 inches long and the 4 elongated holes at the other end are 1 inch long. The two round holes are 3/8 inch diameter. The distance on center between the long elongated hole and the first set of shorter elongated holes is 4-1/8 inches. The distance between...
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• Will Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch DL14881 Freewheel When Handle is Released
  The Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch # DL14881 you refer to is a brake winch that will hold the load on the line when you release the handle. The line will not freewheel. I've linked you to our FAQ article that contains lots of helpful information about trailer winches.
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• Boat Winch Recommendation for a 4,500 lb Boat
  When it comes to choosing a winch for a boat trailer, there are a few general rules we can use. The boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, the ration can increase to 3 to 1 and with wooden bunks and long winching distances, you will want to reduce the capacity to 1 to 1. So basically, you will want to look at the type and condition of the bunks on your trailer to choose the best winch. The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, # DL14825,...
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• Recommended 3000-lb Dual Speed Brake Winch and Wire Rope
  The hand-operated brake winch I suggest for your application is the 3500-lb-rated two-speed Dutton-Lainson brake winch # DL14881. This extra-heavy-duty winch uses wire rope # DL24104 which is sold separately.
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• How Do I Select a Hand Winch for My 8,000 pound Boat Trailer
  Finding the right capacity winch for your boat trailer is fairly simple but you have factors that must be taken into consideration. Boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, you could increase the ratio to 3 to 1. With wooden bunks and long winching distances, reduce the ratio to 1 to 1. Special consideration should be given to pontoon boats and other boats with special hull designs. By my calculations the Dutton-Lainson Hand...
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• Availability of 2-Speed Winch Compatible with 50' of Cable
  The Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch # F142412 that you referenced can take a max of 24' x 7/16" rope. Since you are needing 50' for cable I recommend going with the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14881 which is rated for up to 3,500 lbs and is compatible with up to 37' for 3/8" cable or 106' for 7/32" cable. If you can get by with a 2,000 lb winch then the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14730 is another option as it can take up to 58' of 9/32" cable.
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• Two-Speed Trailer Winch for a 6,400 Pound Cabin Cruiser Boat
  The Boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, increase the ratio to 3 to 1. And with wooden bunks and long winching distances, reduce the ratio to 1 to 1. For example, a 2,200-lb boat generally requires a 1,100-lb winch. If the same boat were winched a short distance with a low incline and with rollers in good condition, it can be safely winched with a 900-lb winch. The boat requires a winch with a 2,200-lb capacity if you are winching...
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• Comparing Dutton-Lainson Single Speed and Two Speed with Hand Brake Winches
  The main differences between the Dutton-Lainson winches you referenced is that # DL14881 has a hand brake, a drum hub diameter of 1-5/16 inches, and two speeds. The # DL24844 winch is a single speed and has a drum hub diameter of 3-1/8 inches. Because of the lower gear ratios # DL14881 offers, the load would be able to be drawn in quicker than with the gear ratio of # DL24844. The two speed winch would allow you to be able to change the gear ratio for loads of different weights. The handle...
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• Can an Electric Winch be Mounted on a Tree or Stump to Pull a Dock from a River
  A tree or stump is not a recommended place to mount a winch. Normally in these situations, people mount the winch on a steel post that is held in the ground with concrete in order to support the weight. You would need to make sure the winch pays out and reels in in a straight line into the winch so it may need to be angled. A hand winch is the most common type used for this application. something like the Dutton-Lainson winch # DL14881 could work for you. It is a 2-speed brake winch...
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• Boat Winch Recommendation for a 20ft Pontoon Boat With No Rollers
  When it comes to choosing a winch for a boat trailer, there are a few general rules we can use. The boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, the ratio can increase to 3 to 1 and with wooden bunks and long winching distances, you will want to reduce the capacity to 1 to 1. When your're loading and unloading much of the weight is supported by the water, which will lighten the load. However, it is better to go with a winch with higher...
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