🔒 Versatile and Reliable Goldenrod Dutton-Lainson DLB2500A Brake Winch – 2500 lb Capacity Review

Bought for use with my US Tower HDX555. I will use it with a lifter. The gear ratio is perfect for the task and replacing the existing winch was a breeze.

I put this on my Ice Castle after the winch slipped out of my hand and broke my arm this winter. That eliminated the risk of it happening again. Money well spent for a great product!

Appears to be of very good quality. Must come with cable. It was difficult to get information about the correct cable length. I ended up buying the wrong type and had to send it back. The cable was a bit difficult to install.

Heavy Duty Brake Winch. Bought to lift a heavy 8x8 tracked tractor and also to lift deer and raise the mower deck to change blades. I was missing a small part, I called the company and immediately sent a new one. Very happy with the purchase.

I was looking for a winch for my Shoremaster PWC lift that uses cables. The fit required a small modification (I had to drill an extra hole in the winch) but otherwise it outperforms the OEM. The large round handle that came with the lift did not fit at first, but is not needed due to the much better translation. Actually I think it's a cleaner look. It looks good and I hope it lasts a long time.

I had a grain auger that used a winch to raise and lower, and the winch got finicky when it jammed. This is the perfect substitute for this situation. It locks automatically when I let go of the handle and lowers when I twist the handle back. Perfect for my use as the load will never "drop" I have to crank and crank it. Keep in mind that this is a double geared winch so you get a lot of mechanical advantage if you need to make more handles per handle for a given amount of cable to wrap.