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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Left Side Handle - 1,200 lbs
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Left Side Handle - 1,200 lbs

Part Number: DL16331
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This Dutton-Lainson industrial winch is designed for standard-duty vertical lifting operations. Crank handle clockwise to lift the load, counter-clockwise to lower the load. Automatic brake stops the load when hand cranking stops. Left-side handle. Great Prices for the best trailer winch from Dutton-Lainson. Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Left Side Handle - 1,200 lbs part number DL16331 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch - DL16331

  • Utility Winch
  • Brake Hand Winch
  • 1001 - 2000 lbs
  • Wire Rope
  • Polyester Strap
  • Single Speed Winch
  • Dutton-Lainson
  • Standard Hand Crank

This Dutton-Lainson industrial winch is designed for standard-duty vertical lifting operations. Crank handle clockwise to lift the load, counter-clockwise to lower the load. Automatic brake stops the load when hand cranking stops. Left-side handle.


Features:

  • Standard-duty winch is designed for vertical lifting
    • Perfect for grain augers, boat lifts, and other industrial applications
  • Handle oriented on left for left-handed use
  • Automatic braking mechanism locks load in place
  • Zinc TUFFPLATE base and hardware
  • Powder coated silver reel
  • Handle included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Capacity: 1,200 lbs
  • Minimum load: 50 lbs
  • 5-Year limited warranty


Brake Winch Specifications
ModelRated CapacityMin. Operating Load RequiredDrum Hub DiameterGear RatioHandle LengthMax. Mechanical AdvantageMax. Drum Capacity - Cable (3)Max. Drum Capacity - Strap
DL163311,200 lb.(2)50 lb.2-1/2"5.4:17"27.87/32" x 69'31'

(2) Capacity is based on direct pull on the first layer of line on the drum. Capacity is reduced as the line builds up on the drum.(3) Drum capacity based on cable size listed. (Cable is not included.) B Series winches will only work with cables. They are not strap adaptable.


Winches are not to be used as hoists for lifting, supporting or transporting people, or for loads over areas where people can be present.



16331 Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Left Side Handle - 1,200 lbs - Model DLB1200A

Installation Details DL16331 Installation instructions



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This is a very good winch. I am using it in a dredging operation alongside a yellow Tyler winch. In comparison, the Dutton-Lainson winch is much smoother and easier to crank with the same amount of load.
I would not hesitate to buy another.
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Re: Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake
This is the second Dutton Brake Winch I have purchased. Great quality and made in the USA. The brake function is well worth the cost. Mine are used to lift items in my garage onto a rolling work surface and and one for loading items into my pickup.
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Gary H.

9/7/2023

Still working great. I found it only needs 10.6# weitght on it constantly vs the 50# recommended minimum operating load to keep the cable from unraveling on the spool. I highly recommend Dutton-Lainson porducts.

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Mike L.

10/31/2023

@GaryH Finding a US made winch these days isn't super easy, but Dutton-Lainson makes an absolutely awesome product! We're happy to hear that it's working well for you....
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Gary

11/8/2023

I have not built the pickup truck unit but plan to soon. I will review it then, with a pic.

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Excellent product. Used it in a barn ventilation application for raising and lowering curtain. My son can now operate the winch without fear of the winch spinning out of control like a typical winch with a toggle-operated brake. And the left side handle was perfect for aligning the cable coming off the curtain pulley.
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Ken

2/20/2022

Its been in operation for a year and still working out great! Brake holds winch from spinning out of control - just remember to turn the handle two clicks to set the brake after each use.

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Operates my jet ski hoist perfectly. Clear instructions and good quality
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Excellent customer service representatives willing to ensure I received the proper winches for my application. This will be my first choice for all my trailer parts from now on.
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Works great as a keel winch on my sailboat! Make sure you get the handle on the left side!
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It is exactly what I hoped for when I ordered... i normally like to put my hands on something before I buy it ... guess I'm old in some ways... and when I received it it installed without any problems... so for it being the 1st thing ordered on the internet without any help from friends and family it was a pleasant experience.
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I ordered a trailer winch and I had it in 3 days. great service
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The winches work great.
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I purchased this winch to replace an old shelby winch with a failing brake. Thanks to Matthew at etrailer, the online chat helped me choose a good product. This model is a very sturdy winch and should provide many years of relayable service.
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Dave K.

7/17/2026

Winch is great absolutly strong. I went with an oversize model to get a lower gear ratio which makes raising my boat much easier to lift. I think this winch will outlast me.

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It is NOT a direct replacement for the Shelby 5353 winch. The cable pull is over the drum instead of under and the input shaft is significantly larger. With modifications to your lift, it is doable. As for the winch itself, it is of good quality and works well for its purpose, once modifications are made to the lift.
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The single manufacturers box was ripped wide entirely opening the box, but all the parts were there! I am good and very lucky. you may want to consider better packaging.
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The winch is as expected. Will replace an older one that finally broke (20 years use probably) for a PWC lift.

Although it does NOT come with the necessary hardware to use a strap instead of galvanized wire. Well, maybe it does, but it could have fallen out of the holes in the poorly packaged box used for shipping. No padding, just the heavy metal winch bouncing around in a box.

Shipping was free, but slow. 13 days (from day after it was ordered to arrival).
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I am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. The quick shipping and the quality of the winch exceeded my expectations. The winch is way better than the multiple Chinese products I've been buying from Northern Tool. This is a heavy duty winch that is being used to raise and lower a trailer deck that I use to transport safes on. This is by far the best winch I've used yet. I'm very happy with it. It cost a bit more that the last one I had but I feel it was money well spent. I would have been willing to pay more if I knew it was this good before I bought it.
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Kate F.

1/28/2026

In this world you definitely get what you pay for, glad you got one that is going to last Lawrence! Transporting safes by boat, very interesting job. I am curious to where you are delivering them to? An island, other boats, houses on the lake?

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This unit is a direct drop in replacement for a discontinued Shelby 5353 and works better than the original. Info for possible other non-trailer users: This winch is used on a US Tower model HDX572-MDPL which is a tilt over 72' steel lattice radio tower weighing 2000 lbs with antenna and roator. It controls tilting and erecting of the tower allowing service and maintenance on the ground. Tower manufacturer quoted nearly triple the price of etrailer for a replacement. GO WITH ETRAILER!
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Customer service was great and a smooth process
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Love the hoist brake. Loads lower predictably. Quick delivery. Quality winch. I now have two of them!
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Have ordered several times from etrailer with always the same great results, competitive pricing, fast shipping & superb customer service.

This brake wench was used to replace a wench on a 20 year old Tide Tamer Swinger Dinghy Lift in our marina. We have 2 lifts and just replaced both wenches that came from etrailer. These wenches were exact replacements of the orginal wenches.
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Great company very hepful
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I selected this winch based on rating, brand and features. The US based manufacture Dutton-Lainson did it right by posting on-line videos on the features-effective. I didn't find any product failures complaints on-line. However -one thing that made me little leary was DL didn't list the warranty explict to this product on their web site. I went on reviews and info alone. Only later did I learn that it has a x YEAR warranty!! WOW! etrailer made a good decision to carry this product. The retailer is also has a lot of resources where I can look up information on what i needed to suit my needs. I went cost effect before---but I rethought this and now I would rather pay more than risk my car projects or anyone's safety.
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Installed on a pontoon hoist and it's worked great!
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Mike L.

4/15/2026

Glad to hear that, Matthew! I can't wait to get out on a lake!

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Great product!! Using in my pontoon lift and it works great!!!
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