[TowerTalk] Winch Criteria [Was: Winch for LM 354]

k2qmf@juno.com k2qmf at juno.com
Sat Aug 20 16:53:50 EDT 2005


Hi Doc,

Gee that KW3000 looks very interesting.
The worm gear ratio is so high that you could
probably connect a drill to it and the drill would
turn the winch!! 
The original winch on the LM-354 is a K-1550.
About 5 to 1 ratio.  The K-2550 is about 15 to 1.
the KW-3000 is about 50 to 1.  It would probably
take forever to crank by hand but by drill!!
I may get one of those KW-3000's for my LM-354!!
Also, a worm gear will not turn either way until you
turn it.  No need for a break!!

73,  Ted  K2QMF

On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:09:35 -0400 doc <kd4e at verizon.net> writes:
> Grainger has the Fulton KW3000 Worm Gear Winch for $178.50
> 
> Is there a reason one might prefer this to the K2550?
> 
> The KW3000 has a 51:1 ratio, I suppose making it possible
> for my 8 year old daughter to raise and lower the tower,
> but no mention of a brake, which I am presuming to be a
> must.
> 
> WDYT?
> 
> doc
> 
> k2qmf at juno.com wrote:
> > Hi Lou,
> > 
> > The winch that comes with the LM-354 is too small
> > to do a good job.  It is also very hard to turn.
> > 
> > Get a FULTON K2550 Winch.  Approx. $175.00 New.
> > It will mount in the same holes and will be much easier
> > to crank.  You may have to put the handle from the old
> > winch on the new K2550.  It is bent to fit past the tower leg.
> > 
> > 73,  Ted  K2QMF
> 
> -- 
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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