Hand Winch Recommendation for Tow Dolly for Pulling Up Full Size Trucks

Published 02/13/2018

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

(480)

$141.00

Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook, 2" Wide x 25' Long - 4,000 lbs.

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$28.94

Question:

What is your recommendation for the correct hand winch to be used on a tow dolly. The vehicles to be loaded are Chevy 1500’s and 2500’s.

asked by: Rich

Expert Reply:

A brake hand winch I recommend is the Dutton-Lainson two speed # DL14830. It has a capacity of 2,500 pounds. At a 5 percent incline, you will have a rolling load maximum of 16,675 pounds. At 10 percent incline, you will have a rolling load maximum of 12,550 pounds which would be more than enough. A hand winch strap with safety hook # DL24249 is worthwhile to get because it has a breaking strength of 4,000 pounds. An extra piece of mind when you are pulling your car up an incline. A hand brake is perfect for manually-controlled load releases.

expert reply by: Jameson C