Dutton-Lainson Company (WG2000HEX) Worm Gear Winch with Hex Drive - 2000 lb. Load Capacity

Winch is pretty well made and worked just fine under no load. I greased up the worm gear and bearings.The technique to attach the cable is very unusual and difficult to get tight.Update I still like the winch. However the technique to attach the cable to the winch by weaving in in the 3 holes (1/2 inch) is unsuitable. The cable keeps working loose. The cable I am using is 3/16 stainless steel. Very springy. I found a better techniqueI put 2 10-32 stainless steel bolts and washers with lock nuts in with the cable in the holes. Stainless was used for a marine environment.Based on several uses I would probably recommend the largest size bolt that can fit with your cable and put this in all three holes with cable. See pictureBTW this cable attachment technique is not approved by Dutton-Lainson and in this regard my not be safe for everyone. Test your own attachment technique.

Excellent quality product with great construction, materials and finish. Very strong and hardy winch that more than satisfies my purpose. Great customer service and support. Very good documentation and has replaceable parts available should they ever be needed.

Before purchasing I contacted Dutton-Lainson and spoke with tech support (in USA & English!) no rediculous menus or messages to deal with! Tech support was outstand and answered all my technical engineering questions to my satisfaction (I am an engineer) . Product is USA mfg of all steel with hardened gears. My application is a 55 ft telescoping tower for antennas. 20V Dewalt drill easily raises tower sections and antennas, very easy to hand crank also but takes longer because of 40:1 gear ratio. I keep this winch covered from weather elements. Highly recommend this company and their products!

Great little setup when you don’t have power. Lifted a 500lb metal beam yesterday. It was pretty tiresome to say the least but the drill helped out a lot. Milwaukee ftw. Don’t use it on hammer mode b/c I promise you you’ll break the gears on the winch - they are not case harden to such harshness. Adjust the drill to speed 1 and then go to town. I’m using a concrete mixer drill next time around - those things have gobs of toque @ 500rpm.I will be welding a plate to the bottom to extend mounting holes and adding A fairlead. It’s just that worth it when you don’t have a car battery 😂.Conssince mines portable I have to remove the rear brace to install 3/8 anchors to secure the winch. That’s a pita. Even if I didn’t, screw holes should be more accessible.I hope the worm gear is sitting on bearings b/c mine was smoking a little.A little expensive. You can get one with 2k for under $70 but yeah - I don’t trust it.Attaching cable is kinda lame but there is t any more room To spare for a compact unit like this.Pros. Compact, detachable handle, light weight, gears are welded well

This winch is just what I needed for my dock installation. The 1/4" Dutton-Lainson cable was not easy to get tight around the spool. The cable is extremely stiff. It will take two persons to get enough tension tight enough to get it spooled on the reel Watch their video on attaching the cable.

Just one worm drive, one gear, and an axle. No palls, or levers, mode switches, brakes, or complex gear configurations. There is very little that could go wrong with this unit, and couldn't be easier to operate.

The media could not be loaded.  Es un dispositivo muy robusto y de excelente calidad, no es el más barato pero vale la pena la inversión.Lo utilicé para desarrollar un proyecto con una escalera de altura variable.

Warm gear makes a world of difference!