7.4.8 Battery Operated Winches

Battery operated winches, primarily intended for vehicle mounting, are generally available in a range of capacities up to 500kg; a heavy duty range is available up to 2 tonne capacity. They operate on a 12 volt or 24 volt DC electric supply and are intended to run off the vehicle batteries. The design permits the winch to be mounted in any position and they may therefore be fitted direct to the vehicle, to a jib or other structure mounted on the vehicle, or on a portable structure intended to be used adjacent to the vehicle. They may also be utilized in other situations where a suitable DC supply is available. Rope drum capacities are usually limited to a maximum of 10 metres.