Warning – Powerwinch 315 User Manual
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315
B
OAT
T
RAILER
W
INCH
P
OWERWINCH
2
S
PECIFICATIONS
Various load conditions affect winch performance. The line pull required for a
specific application depends on the weight of the load, condition of the trailer
rollers, and the degree of the loading ramp incline. The charts below are based
on a single line pull and provided as a guideline in calculating pulling capabilities.
WARNING
T
HE CABLE FASTENERS ON THIS OR ANY WINCH ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO HOLD RATED LOADS INDEPENDENTLY
.
A
LWAYS LEAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE
WRAPS OF CABLE ON THE DRUM TO ACHIEVE THE RATED LOAD VALUES
.
Winch Specifications
9 5/8"
8"
4 1/2"
8 3/4"
11 5/8"
Power In
Switch
Clutch Control
Knob
Power
Socket
pw315001
Model
Line Speed
@ Capacity
(FPM) Gear
Ratio
Voltage
Circuit
Breaker Unit
Weight
315
15
270:1
12VDC
30 amps
22 lbs.
Approximate Rolling Load Capacities (values are in pounds)
%
Incline Level 5% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 100%
˚ Incline
0˚
3˚
6˚ 11˚ 17˚ 26˚ 35˚ 45˚
315 16500 10005
7530 5250 3915 2790 2295 1935
A 10% incline (6˚) is 1 foot rise in 10 feet.
To convert from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kgs) divide by 2.2.
Capacity can be increased by using a pulley block.
Winch & Boat Capacities (values are in pounds)
Vertical Lift Capacity
Approximate
Boat Weight*
Approximate
Boat Size*
315 1650
4000
14-17
Feet
* Boat size and weight is approximate and varies depending on boat type.
When calculating boat weight, use the fully loaded weight that includes boat,
motor, fuel, water, gear etc.