Winch-Operated Deck Lets You Load, Unload Pickups Quickly

Winch-Operated Deck Lets You Load, Unload Pickups Quickly PICKUPS Accessories 20-6-29 Loading and unloading skid loaders, ATV's, snowblowers, etc., from your pickup is a one-man job thanks to this new kit that slides a winch-operated deck in and out of the box. The "Tilt Deck", introduced at this fall's Outdoor Farm Show at Burford, Ontario, consists of an aluminum frame and 12-volt, 1,500-lb. capacity winch. Rollers and tracks underneath the frame allow the platform to slide in and out. It operates with an electric switch mounted in the cab or an optional hand-held switch on a 16-ft. length of cable. The system installs quickly by drilling four 1/2-in. dia. holes in the box, according to inventor George Stanley. Two in the front floor of the box are for bolting in the winch's mounting bracket, while two in back are for its hinge bracket, he says. Available in various lengths (some may require removing the tailgate) for both full-size and compact pickups in either tilting or rolling models. Options include 28 or 40 cu. ft. dump box, 82 and 96-in. skid pads, and remote control. You cover the deck yourself with 3/4-in. plywood. Tilting decks start at $1,236 (Canadian). Winch sells for $200. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, "Tilt Deck", 2837 Belisle Drive, Val Caron, Ontario, Canada P3N 1B3 (ph 800 267-4728 or 705 897-2588; fax 2322).

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