TOPIC: Howard Winch?

Bought a boat / trailer rig a few weeks ago and the trailer (70s EZ Loader) has a Howard Engineering winch - has a stamp for model number but no model number was stamped). I searched everywhere and cannot find out anything about it. Winch has what appears to be a safety belt brake and crank fittings are 1" squares. I don't have and can't seem to find a crank handle.

Lack of info on the web about this winch suggests perhaps it's original application was other than for trailers? Although, I can't think of another use based on its design and fit.

Would really like to keep this - appears to be heavy duty but want more info and perhaps a source for parts.

Welcome aboard KC, glad to have you join us! Have you tried contacting EZ Loader, they may have some help to offer?

www.ezloader.com/

I definitely agree with keeping the setup, looks like maybe it is one of those you could move the handle between the two shafts for low/high gear ratio's? (Removable handle)

I have seen one of these somewhere but can't remember where. But I do not think it was boat related.

Cleaned up the side to reveal the company logo and model number 416. Can assume this one is boat related given the anchor

I'll figure it out, but does anyone know another manufacturer that used the square nut drive (male fitting)? I'd like to find a handle somewhere, else I'll need to make one.

A lot of sail boat winches use square drive handles. Howard did make winches for sail boats. Skip.