2W40 WORM GEAR SERIES
Up to 4600 lb Capacity
The 2W40 Series worm gear hand winch delivers rugged capacity to benefit a wide range of worksite applications.
QUICK FACTS
- Up to 4600 lb (2086 kg)
- capacity
- Cast aluminum construction
- Machine-cut worm gears
- Enclosed oil bath
- Internal mechanical brake
- Corrosion resistant
- Two-Year Limited Warranty
SERIES MODELS
- 2W40-L
- 2W40-BL
- 2W40-M
- 2W40-BM
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Machine Cut Worm Gears
Enclosed Oil Bath
Hex Drive and Handle
Automatic Brake Models
Corrosion Resistant
Bronze Bearings
Large Diameter Drums
Adjustable Handles
Mounting Options
Two-Year Warranty
2W40 Series Worm Gear Hand Winch Performance Characteristics1 |
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Load Rating |
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Model No. |
Brake |
Gear Ratio |
1st Layer |
Mid Drum |
Full Drum |
Force2 to Lift 1000 lb |
Approx. Ship Wt. |
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(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
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2W40-L |
No |
26:1 |
4000 |
1815 |
2800 |
1270 |
2200 |
998 |
18 |
8.2 |
111 |
50.4 |
2W40-BL |
Yes |
26:1 |
4000 |
1815 |
2800 |
1270 |
2200 |
998 |
18 |
8.2 |
107 |
48.6 |
2W40-M |
No |
31:1 |
4600 |
2087 |
3300 |
1497 |
2500 |
1134 |
11 |
5.0 |
123 |
55.8 |
2W40-BM |
Yes |
31:1 |
4600 |
2087 |
3300 |
1497 |
2500 |
1134 |
11 |
5.0 |
109 |
54.0 |
1 Performance Characteristics refer to standard products. Non-standard products may vary from the original design. Contact Thern for this information. |
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2W40 Series Worm Gear Hand Winch Performance Characteristics – Drill Drive1 |
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Load Rating |
ED300-DW11 (US)2 |
ED220-MT03-50HZ (EU)2 |
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Model No. |
1st Layer |
Mid Drum |
Full Drum |
RPM |
Volts |
Duty Cycle3 |
RPM |
Volts |
Duty Cycle3 |
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(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
Max |
Max |
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2W40-M |
2300 |
1043 |
1650 |
748 |
1250 |
567 |
300 |
120 |
40ft / 5min |
220 |
230 |
12m / 10min |
2W40-BM |
2300 |
1043 |
1650 |
748 |
1250 |
567 |
300 |
120 |
40ft / 5min |
220 |
230 |
12m / 10min |
1 Performance Characteristics refer to standard products. Non-standard products may vary from the original design. Contact Thern for this information. |
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2W40 Series Drum Capacities |
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Drum Layer |
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Model No. |
Wire Rope Diameter |
Breaking Strength |
1st Layer |
Mid Drum |
Full Drum |
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(in) |
(mm) |
(lb) |
(kg) |
(ft) |
(m) |
(ft) |
(m) |
(ft) |
(m) |
|
2W40 |
3/8 |
9.5 |
15,100 |
6849 |
14 |
4.3 |
65 |
19.8 |
140 |
42.7 |
IMPORTANT: It is the owner’s or operator’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the equipment to its intended use. Study all applicable codes, manuals and regulations. Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual supplied with the equipment before operating it.
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2W40-L/M Series

2W40-L/M Worm Gear Hand Winch Dimensions |
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Model |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
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(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
|
2W40-L |
17.16 |
436 |
19.74 |
502 |
14.09 |
358 |
5.63 |
144 |
10.25 |
261 |
14.49 |
369 |
18.38 |
467 |
29.25 |
743 |
2W40-M |
17.16 |
436 |
17.25 |
439 |
14.09 |
358 |
5.63 |
144 |
10.25 |
261 |
13.31 |
339 |
13.47 |
343 |
24.34 |
619 |
Model |
J |
K |
L |
M |
S (hole dia.) |
T |
Flange Dia. |
Drum Width |
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(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
|
2W40-L |
6.00 |
153 |
10.50 |
267 |
7.00 |
178 |
9.00 |
229 |
9/16 |
15 |
.50 |
13 |
4.00 |
102 |
8.50 |
216 |
2W40-M |
6.00 |
153 |
10.50 |
267 |
7.00 |
178 |
9.00 |
229 |
9/16 |
15 |
.50 |
13 |
4.00 |
102 |
8.50 |
216 |
Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change without notice. |
IMPORTANT: It is the owner’s or operator’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the equipment to its intended use. Study all applicable codes, manuals and regulations. Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual supplied with the equipment before operating it.
2W40-BL/BM Series

2W40-BL/BM Worm Gear Hand Winch Dimensions |
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Model |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
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(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
|
2W40-BL |
17.16 |
436 |
23.29 |
591 |
14.81 |
376 |
5.63 |
144 |
10.25 |
261 |
18.03 |
458 |
18.38 |
467 |
29.25 |
743 |
2W40-BM |
17.16 |
436 |
20.79 |
528 |
14.81 |
376 |
5.63 |
144 |
10.25 |
261 |
16.84 |
428 |
13.47 |
343 |
24.34 |
619 |
Model |
J |
K |
L |
M |
S (hole dia.) |
T |
Flange Dia. |
Drum Width |
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(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
(in) |
(mm) |
|
2W40-BL |
6.00 |
153 |
10.50 |
267 |
7.00 |
178 |
9.00 |
229 |
9/16 |
15 |
.50 |
13 |
4.00 |
102 |
8.50 |
216 |
2W40-BM |
6.00 |
153 |
10.50 |
267 |
7.00 |
178 |
9.00 |
229 |
9/16 |
15 |
.50 |
13 |
4.00 |
102 |
8.50 |
216 |
Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change without notice. |
IMPORTANT: It is the owner’s or operator’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the equipment to its intended use. Study all applicable codes, manuals and regulations. Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual supplied with the equipment before operating it.