Made up this version of a load handler for my 5 x 10 utility trailer. Took the gears out of a cheap Princess Auto winch fitted it to the 1 inch shaft giving it a 3 to 1 ratio making it a little easier. One section of the Habisat belt (1/8” conveyor belt) fastened to the trailer floor the other one rolls on top of it and the load can be slowly unloaded just using a ratchet or drill. Their version claims to be able to handle 2000-3000 pounds. Once I get a load in it, I’ll post it as well. Should be good for topsoil, mulch gravel, etc. I hope to be able to back up to my modified hay escalator turned into a wood conveyor, and basically slowly winch the wood on to the conveyor, which will basically almost lay on the ground and into my wood room window, which is about a foot above ground. I have a split entry which has a 4 foot foundation sunk in the ground. Their version uses a 2 foot handle, which gives you the mechanical advantage. I also put a nut on each side of the shaft to be able to use a socket and extend it ratchet. If for some reason I can’t use the winch. I have plenty of half inch ratchets so I may extend one like a breaker bar so you can pretty much just stand there and unload it whatever speed you like.
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