I recently replaced my K2550 with a KW3000. The tower has been
up and down several times and the winch hasn't failed so far :-)
See my previous long posting on this adventure.
Rick N6RK
Greg wrote:
> Gene,
>
> I probably missed some of the posts on this.
>
> Is the rating for the KW-3000 specified for both pulling AND lifting? The
> specs on the 2550 are for lifting. But
> many winches ratings are only for pulling and would likely fail if being
> used for lifting the same weight.
>
> 73
> Greg
> AB7R
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Gene S.
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:11 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] US Tower HDX-572 Heavy Duty Raising Fixture
>
>
>
> Thanks to the list for the responses and for the e-mails.
>
> Consensus and experiences would indicate the KW-3000 is a more than adequate
> direct replacement for the K2550.
>
> 73,
> Gene K5GS
>
>
>>>> I'm using the US Tower Heavy Duty Raising Fixture for a US Tower
>>> HDX-572.
>>>
>>> The stock winch is the Fulton K2550.
>>>
>>> The last time I tilted and restored the tower to vertical the K2550 made
>>> amazingly loud nosies which I understand may be slippage of the brake.
>>>
>>> I recently came across a new Fulton KW3000 winch that is a worm gear
>> winch
>>> with higher ratings than the stock K2550, and does not use a friction
>>> brake.
>>>
>>> Has anyone upgraded their raising fixture to the KW3000?
>>>
>>> Does anyone have an opinion on changing the winch from a friction brake
>>> archiecture to the worm gear architecture?
>>>
>>> 73,
>
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