Hi Doc,
Gee that KW3000 looks very interesting.
The worm gear ratio is so high that you could
probably connect a drill to it and the drill would
turn the winch!!
The original winch on the LM-354 is a K-1550.
About 5 to 1 ratio. The K-2550 is about 15 to 1.
the KW-3000 is about 50 to 1. It would probably
take forever to crank by hand but by drill!!
I may get one of those KW-3000's for my LM-354!!
Also, a worm gear will not turn either way until you
turn it. No need for a break!!
73, Ted K2QMF
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 13:09:35 -0400 doc <kd4e@verizon.net> writes:
> Grainger has the Fulton KW3000 Worm Gear Winch for $178.50
>
> Is there a reason one might prefer this to the K2550?
>
> The KW3000 has a 51:1 ratio, I suppose making it possible
> for my 8 year old daughter to raise and lower the tower,
> but no mention of a brake, which I am presuming to be a
> must.
>
> WDYT?
>
> doc
>
> k2qmf@juno.com wrote:
> > Hi Lou,
> >
> > The winch that comes with the LM-354 is too small
> > to do a good job. It is also very hard to turn.
> >
> > Get a FULTON K2550 Winch. Approx. $175.00 New.
> > It will mount in the same holes and will be much easier
> > to crank. You may have to put the handle from the old
> > winch on the new K2550. It is bent to fit past the tower leg.
> >
> > 73, Ted K2QMF
>
> --
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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