A dependable choice for replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs, this product sits in our flatbed winch kits section and lists style 4 Winch + Handle, working load limit wll 5,500 lbs and breaking strength bs 16,500 lbs. The current price is $424.99.
Key specifications
- Weight (Lbs): 53.60
- Style: 4 Winch + Handle
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 5,500 lbs
- Breaking Strength (BS): 16,500 lbs
- Color: Silver
- Material: Steel
- Surface Finish: Trivalent Chrome Plating
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 flatbed winch kit
Pick the width and rating first: add up the WLL of every strap so the total is at least half the cargo weight, then choose an end fitting that matches your anchor points. Use edge protectors where webbing crosses sharp corners.
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.
- Surface finish: Trivalent Chrome Plating — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
- Material: Steel — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
Before you buy
- Add up the working load limits of all tie-downs against the cargo weight.
- Check that the end fitting matches the anchor points on your trailer.
- Make sure the length reaches over the load with tail left to tension.
Safety and care
- Inspect webbing before each use and retire straps with cuts, burns, melted fibres or damaged hardware.
- Keep the ratchet handle closed and locked after tensioning, and re-check tension at your first stop.
- Never exceed the working load limit printed on the tag.
To complete your setup, many buyers also look at corner & edge protectors, e-track accessories and ratchet tie down straps — see the suggestions below.
