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Homemade Tailgate Winch
Homemade Tailgate Winch

With his bad back, it was difficult for Chuckey, TN, farmer James Blanenship to raise the combination tailgate-ramp on his utility trailer. So he installed a hand-cranked winch and cable pulley, welding a support at the site of the pulley to increase the strength of the trailer's side panel.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceUsed with permission from Progressive Farmer
Est. CostNominal
Last updated: Dec 29, 2023


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