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WINCH - Protecta International AK205 Series Brake Winch – Excellent - $60 (glen park)
Chenery near Mateo
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Manufacturer Specs Identified from Label:
Model: Protecta AK205 Series Brake Winch
Rated Capacity: 300 lbs. maximum
Intended Use: Not for lifting/moving humans unless paired with a Protecta fall-arrest system
Built-in braking function for controlled lifting/lowering
Heavy-duty steel construction with corrosion-resistant finish
Condition:
This unit has been lightly used and stored for several years. It has minimal wear on the frame and hardware. The cable drum, handle hub, and bracket plating are clean and free of rust. The safety labeling is intact and legible.
This comes with a separate mounting bracket that is attached (see photos) or it can be mounted directly
Original Cost Estimate:
Protecta/DBI-SALA brake winches of this class (200-series manual brake winches) typically sold in the $175–$275 range, depending on cable length and mounting configuration. Offering this one at a very fair $60.
Potential Uses (Work, Shop, Home, and Field):
Lifting or lowering tools, materials, and equipment up to 300 lbs.
Hoisting loads in warehouses, workshops, maintenance areas, or on service trucks
Raising/lowering ladders, small generators, compressors, roof-repair materials
Engineered lifting for construction tasks, HVAC units, or job-site rigging (within rated capacity)
Home and farm applications: lifting lawn equipment, hoisting kayaks/canoes, raising firewood racks, well-bucket lifting, shed/garage loft hoist setups
Utility use on trailers for positioning light equipment or securing loads
Why This Winch is Useful:
The built-in automatic brake provides controlled load management—ideal where safety and precise lifting/lowering are important. The compact footprint and included bracket make it easy to mount on beams, posts, walls, frames, or equipment bases.
Price: $60 (cash)
Pickup only. Located locally: Glen Park, SF and available immediately.
If you’re looking for a reliable, industrial-grade brake winch for the shop or home, this is an excellent value. Feel free to reach out with questions or to arrange a time to see it.