Winch conversion from wire to chain sprocket

[thehomeengineer]

Doing it this way instead of simply attaching the sprocket to the output shaft of the gearbox retains the winch clutch and allows the cart to be powered or freewheeled as needed. Clever idea, and nice work.

Thank you for the comment. I didn’t want to create too much damage to the winch just in case the trailer mover isn’t a success. (I am building it a bit on the fly). If not successful I can put the winch back to its original intended purpose. Simply make a spacer piece and bolt the two halves together and reattach the wire rope.
Many thanks again for the interest in this project.