Wesco 273514 Adjustable Straddle Base Hand Winch Lifter

Wesco Adjustable Straddle Base Hand Winch Lifter – 500 lb Capacity, 4–6 ft Lift, Non-Marking Wheels | 273514

The Wesco Adjustable Straddle Base Hand Winch Lifter (273514) is a compact, heavy-duty manual material lift designed for jobs that demand high capacity at working height, not towering lift ranges. With a 500 lb load rating and a practical 48.5" to 71" maximum lift range, this unit is ideal for feeding workbenches, machinery, assembly cells, and low racks where full 10–12 ft lift is overkill.

Built with a combination of aluminum and steel construction, this lifter delivers the strength needed for daily industrial use while remaining maneuverable in tight aisles, maintenance shops, and production lines. Its overall size—29" wide x 68" high x 43" long—keeps the mast low enough to move through standard doorways and store easily when not in use.

The forks measure 4" wide x 22.5" long x 1.75" high, sized for cartons, components, small skids, and equipment. With an 11.25" load center and 500 lb capacity, it’s built to handle dense, compact loads safely. The adjustable straddle base (legs from 21.5" to 36" inside width and 29" to 44" outside width) allows the unit to straddle pallets, stands, and fixtures—or pull the legs in for tighter spaces.

Forks can be inverted for two different lift heights, giving you greater usable height flexibility without changing equipment. The hand winch crank handle locks to secure the carriage in place, preventing unintentional lowering. For transport, top-of-frame rollers make it easy to lay the truck horizontally, simplifying loading into service vehicles or storage racks.

With non-marking 8" rear wheels and 2" front swivel casters, this lifter protects finished floors while staying easy to steer and position. If you need a high-capacity, low-profile manual lifter for real-world working heights, the 273514 hits the sweet spot.

Specifications
♦  Overall dimensions: 29" wide x 68" high x 43" long. 
♦  Maximum Lift Range: 48.5" to 71".
♦  Lowered Height Range: 2" to 25".
♦  Fork size: 4" wide x 22.5" long x 1.75" high.
♦  11.25" load centers.
♦  500 pounds capacity.
♦  Adjustable Straddle with adjustable legs 21.5" to 36" inside width and 29" to 44" outside width.
♦  8" rear wheels and 2" front swivel casters are non-marking.
♦  Forks can be inverted for two different lift heights.
♦  Winch crank handle locks to secure carriage.
♦  Top of frame rollers facilitate laying the truck horizontally for transport.
♦  Part number 273514 and model number HWLSD-5.

Option:
♦  Removable 20.5" wide x 24.25" long steel platform fits over forks is available.