Replacement Winch Handle Retaining Washer Orientation and Compatibility

Updated 10/29/2026 | Published 10/27/2026

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Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Single Speed Hand Winch - 7" Long

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Replacement Handle for Dutton Lainson Winches - Offset - 6"

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Replacement Quick-Attach Handle for Dutton-Lainson 2-Speed Winches - 8-1/2" Long

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Question:

The elongated hole on the replacement is 90 degrees from the orientation of the standard winch handle, which means the hooked washer that captures the handle behind the nut doesnt work. Murphys Law. see pic. Do I need a different hooked washer turned 90 degrees to the standard one? It seems that you think I dont need that for the replacement, but I like that piece of hardware because it protects the squared hole from becoming rounded out, which has happened to me, and rendered the handle useless. Let me know. Thanks!

asked by: Michael H

Elongated Hole Orientation on Winch Replacement Handle
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Expert Reply:

Thanks for reaching out Michael and thanks for including the photo. Unfortunately, we don't carry a replacement washer by itself that matches the elongated mounting hole orientation on the Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Single-Speed Hand Winch # DL70305. We do carry other replacement winch handles with elongated mounting holes oriented the same way as your original handle, such as the Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Winches # DL5144639. We also have some replacement handles with this same mounting hole orientation that include a hooked retaining washer, such as the Replacement Quick-Attach Handle for Dutton-Lainson 2-Speed Winches # DL70334.

One important thing to keep in mind is that these replacement handles are designed for specific winch models, so matching the mounting hole orientation alone doesn't necessarily guarantee compatibility. For example, the # DL70305 is specifically designed as a replacement handle for the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch model 15337.

Do you know the brand and model of the winch you are attempting to replace the handle on?

expert reply by: Christopher H