Manual Winch | Hand Winch Products
Compact spur gear hand winch for lifting and pulling
- Available in both standard and engineered designs
- Each manual winch features an integrated load brake and is well-suited for both lifting and pulling.
- Drive gears, ratchet assembly and brake discs are fully enclosed to protect the operator and to prevent contamination.
- An adjustable crank with roller handle increases operator efficiency while an optional ratchet handle permits lifting and pulling from almost any winch mounting location.
Mechanical brake automatically engages to hold load
- Weston-style ratchet brake is automatically engaged once pressure is removed from the crank handle.
- A brake release lever is not required since the holding brake automatically disengages as the winch is operated.
Free spooling option ideal for repetitive pulling
- By engaging the optional free spooling mechanism, cable may be manually pulled from the drum.
Optional stainless steel upgrade for superior corrosion-resistance
- External components for our manual winches, including the side frames, drum, gear cover and fasteners can be constructed from stainless steel.
Technical Specifications
Model No. |
Load Capacity (lbs.) |
Gear Ratio |
Hand Force (lbs.) |
Drum Capacity |
Drum |
Weight (lbs.) |
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Rope Size (in.) |
Length (ft.) |
Width (in.) |
Diameter (in.) |
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Manual Winch | Hand Winch |
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M-1 |
150 |
1:1 |
25 |
3/16 |
125 |
4-5/8 |
1-7/8 |
15 |
M-4 |
400 |
2.88:1 |
20 |
3/16 |
125 |
5-7/8 |
2-3/8 |
25 |
M-6 |
600 |
4.33:1 |
24 |
1/4 |
95 |
5-7/8 |
2-3/4 |
30 |
M-12 |
1,200 |
12.2:1 |
22 |
5/16 |
95 |
6 |
3-1/2 |
40 |
M-20* |
2,000 |
22.2:1 |
22 |
3/8 |
95 |
7-1/2 |
4-5/16 |
55 |
M-30* |
3,000 |
28.8:1 |
33 |
1/2 |
65 |
8 |
5-1/2 |
100 |
*The M-20 and M-30 are not available with the stainless Steel upgrade. Information on other models available from a David Round representative.
Load capacity rated for single line pull. This equipment is not to be used for lifting or supporting people.
Manual Winches Product Literature

