Designed for owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit, this sliding winches for flatbed trailer pairs practical construction with clearly rated specifications (size Standard Profile, working load limit wll 5,500 lbs and breaking strength bs 16,500 lbs). The current price is $16.99.
Key specifications
- Weight (Lbs): 7.15
- Size: Standard Profile
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 5,500 lbs
- Breaking Strength (BS): 16,500 lbs
- Color: Black
Best for
- Flatbed, step deck and van load securement
- Owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit
- Replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs
Tip
Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.
How buying works
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Typical uses
- Flatbed, step deck and van load securement
- Owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit
- Replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs
How to choose the right sliding winches for flatbed trailer
Check the mounting style (sliding, bolt-on or weld-on) against your trailer’s rail or track, and match the drum to your strap width.
Specifications explained
- Working load limit (WLL): 5,500 lbs — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).
- Breaking strength: 16,500 lbs — the force at which the item fails in testing. It is not a working rating — always plan with the WLL, which is set well below breaking strength.
Before you buy
- Confirm the size or option matches your equipment.
- Check the rated capacity against your heaviest load.
- Compare the full option table above before clicking through.
Safety and care
- Use a proper winch bar, not a pipe, to tension.
- Inspect welds and mounting hardware regularly.
- Keep a few wraps of strap on the drum.
To complete your setup, many buyers also look at winch straps, winch bars and sliding winch track — see the suggestions below.
