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Winch question?

Posted By: DelawareRob

Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:32 AM

So I’m building a new house and will be mounting a winch in the ceiling of the shop for skinning.

Who makes an American made winch that I can mount in the rafters?

Will need it to plug into a standard electric plug and have a remote for operation of the winch.

Any ideas folks?
Posted By: Law Dog

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:34 AM

See what Warren offers will be tough to find a smaller on made in the US.
Posted By: DelawareRob

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Law Dog
See what Warren offers will be tough to find a smaller on made in the US.


Thanks! Everything I’ve found is industrial or commercial size and I just don’t need that much. I’m not setting up an auto repair shop... although! That isn’t a half bad idea to be able to do.
Posted By: ~ADC~

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:38 AM

You need to be looking for a hoist, not a winch.
Posted By: DelawareRob

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by ~ADC~
You need to be looking for a hoist, not a winch.


Correct! That is what I have learned in the last few minutes of searching.
Posted By: ~ADC~

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:48 AM

Never seen one made in the USA, sorry I can't be more help.
Posted By: CoonsBane

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:51 AM

https://westernsling.com/oz-electric-series-500lb-wire-rope-hoist-american-made/obh500/


Made in America. Costs 12X as much as the one from Harbor Freight.
Posted By: Yukon John

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:53 AM

Surplus Center...can't guarantee country origin, but good prices.
Posted By: DelawareRob

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by ~ADC~
Never seen one made in the USA, sorry I can't be more help.


You are fine ADC, I was hoping for American made, no real worries if it isn’t, just a preference.
Posted By: DelawareRob

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by CoonsBane
https://westernsling.com/oz-electric-series-500lb-wire-rope-hoist-american-made/obh500/


Made in America. Costs 12X as much as the one from Harbor Freight.


Thanks!
Posted By: Gary Benson

Re: Winch question? - 01/18/21 02:26 PM

Get at least a 1000# rating. You WILL be using it to lift stuff into the back of your pickup also. Like a generator. They're handy.
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