[TowerTalk] Your experience with rope capstan hoists or winches

[Charles Morrison]

Hi Mates !
I've been looking at products to assisting with tower section raising (uo
to 55G) and antenna raising (up to 48ft boom). Having never used a rope
winch, I researched rope capstan winches & rope capstan hoists. They are
available inexpensively and expensively. They are available with chainsaw
mounts or with DC motors.

I found these three electric units that would meet my station work need. By
the time you mount them up, wire them in, your looking at close to $1000.

Share your experience and wisdom.
thanks
-Charlie N1RR

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Northern Tool
Endurance Marine
WCH800   $550
12V DC 800# 1.5HP 121:1 gear
8ft/min to 31 feet/min
80 Amp breaker
9 AWG wire
Weight  19 lbs

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200621288_200621288

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@ STAR MARINE DEPOT
Powerwinch Capstan 1000        $685   (reg $935)
PRODUCT ID: PW7000-01         MFG ID: P77099
12V DC
6 AWG required up to 50 feet.
Weight 23 lbs
Up to 5/8" or 3/4" rope
40ft/min
1000# pull
Aluminum housing
 80 Amp Breaker thermal and resettable

https://www.starmarinedepot.com/powerwinch-capstan-1000.html

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Northern Tool          $700
Endurance Marine
Tugger 12 Volt DC Powered Capstan Winch — 1500 Lb. Capacity, 1.5 HP, Model#
ETUG 1
Item# 29540

12V DC 1500# 1.5HP 121:1 gear
 50ft/min
80 Amp breaker
Includes 25ft of 6 AWG wire
Weight  40 lbs

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200588483_200588483

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-Charlie N1RR

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