One of the best things about this windlass is that every part except the brake lining and the grip on the handle is either bronze or stainless steel. There are plenty of windlasses on the market that seem quite nice until you examine them and find that they are a mass of incompatible materials. With the ABI windlass you avoid worries about incompatible metals or hidden plastic parts. If you don't have chain yet we'd buy the windlass first and make sure the particular chain you want to buy fits it. If you have chain already you should consult on which wildcat we should fit.
Replacement parts are readily available.
Maximum Speed Under Load 33 ft. per min. Maximum Pull 800 lbs. Weight 49 lbs.