Recommended Hand Winch for Use with 5/16 Inch Cable

Updated 07/10/2018 | Published 07/09/2018

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Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch with Handbrake - Cable Only - Zinc - 3,700 lbs

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$377.45

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

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$120.53

Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 5/16" Diameter x 25' Long - 2,500 lbs.

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$57.11

Question:

can i use 5/16 inch cable with F142430

asked by: JOHN C

Expert Reply:

The Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch # F142430 referenced in your question is designed to be used with 7/32 inch cable. I spoke with my contact at Fulton and he does not recommend using 5/16 inch cable on this drum.

For a similar hand winch that can use 5/16 inch cable I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14825. This direct drive, heavy-duty winch has a weight capacity of 2,500 pounds and the drum can handle 47 feet of 5/16 inch cable. It also features a Zinc Tuffplate finish to resist corrosion. For cable you can use # DL24102.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this winch that you can also take a look at.

expert reply by: Chris R