08-10-2016, 11:45 AM
(08-10-2016, 11:27 AM)Dr Stan Wrote:(08-09-2016, 07:09 PM)arvidj Wrote: I thought a winch would freewheel while a hoist will hold a position when the control is released. But maybe I'm wrong. I know my HF hoist will hold a position but the winch on the tractor will unwind if I put enough force on it. Yes, it takes a lot of force but it is certainly not as solid as what appears to be a positive ratchet feel on the hoist.
Just a thought ...
Arvid
It is designed for overhead lifting, so freewheeling is not one of its features.
The manual for the winch suggests:
Do not use for vertical lifting. Do not lift people or lift loads over people. Falling loads can injure or kill people
and in another spot ...
Do not use this tool for vertical lifting.
while the manual for the hoist suggests only:
Do not lift people or lift loads over people. Falling loads can injure or kill people.
and
The usual "do not do stupid things with this vertical hoist while doing vertical lifts" but at least it allows vertical lifts.
Just don't want to see you get hurt.