[TowerTalk] Anyone Using a Fulton KW3000 Winch with Powerful 1/2 inch Pistol Drill for tower tilting ?

[Kevin Normoyle]

I would think a DC drill would give you the torque you want.

I have/use a 24v Ridgid which I like for heavy duty drilling.

spec says 615 in.lb for torque (I would think you wouldn't need more 
than 480 in.lbs or so ???
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/XLi-24-Volt-Cordless-Hammer-Drill/

But then looking at AC drills, the Hitachi D13VG 1/2" is 0-600 RPM 9 Amp
and specifies 651 in-lbs, which is pretty good compared to DC.

http://www.acetoolonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HIT-D13VG&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=HitachiD13VG12Drill0600RPM90AMP&utm_content=HitachiD13VG12Drill0600RPM90AMP&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_base

You can get the Hitachi for $150

Some Amazon reviews that seem to validate it's torque
http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-D13VG-Amp-2-Inch-Drill/product-reviews/B00005LEY8
The reviews all seem good. Make sure D13VG though, there are other 
similar models.

-kevin
ke6rad