Wesco 273517 Counter Balance Hand Winch Lifter – 500 lb Capacity

Wesco Counter Balance Hand Winch Lifter – 500 lb Capacity, Low-Height Manual Lift with Invertible Forks | 273517

The Wesco Counter Balance Hand Winch Lifter (273517) is built for one particular problem: you need to lift and position loads, but straddle legs are in the way. With its true counterbalance design, this unit gives you clean, unobstructed access directly under racks, machinery, conveyors, and fixtures—places a standard straddle-base lifter can’t reach.

Constructed from aluminum and steel, this lifter combines durability with manageable weight, making it practical for everyday industrial use. It’s rated at 500 lb, giving you more lifting power than many comparable manual units in this height range. The forks measure 4" wide x 22.5" long x 1.75" high and are rated at an 11.25" load center, ideal for compact, dense loads, tooling, fixtures, components, and small pallets.

This model is optimized for real working heights, not extreme reach you rarely use. With a maximum lift range of 48.5" to 71" and a lowered height range of 2" to 25", it’s tuned for bench height, machine height, and low rack height lifting—exactly where most day-to-day jobs happen. The forks can be inverted for two different lift height configurations, giving you flexibility without extra attachments.

A hand winch crank handle raises the carriage smoothly, and it locks to secure the load at height, helping prevent unintentional lowering while you’re working. For mobility, the unit uses 5" polyurethane rear swivel casters with brakes and 4" front wheels, delivering good maneuverability, floor protection, and positive stopping power when you need it. Top-of-frame rollers allow the lifter to be laid horizontally for transport, making it easier to load into a van or pickup or to store between jobs.

With overall dimensions of 29" wide x 68" high x 47" long, the 273517 offers a compact footprint that fits tight aisles and crowded work areas while still delivering serious lifting capability right where you actually work.

Specifications
♦  Overall dimensions: 29" wide x 68" high x 47" long. 
♦  Maximum Lift Range: 48.5" to 71".
♦  Lowered Height Range: 2" to 25".
♦  11.25" load centers.
♦  500 pounds capacity.
♦  Fork size: 4" wide x 22.5" long x 1.75" high.
♦  5" polyurethane rear swivel casters with brakes and 4" front wheels.
♦  Winch crank handle locks to secure carriage.
♦  Top of frame rollers facilitate laying the truck horizontally for transport.
♦  Part number 273517 and model number HWLCB-5.

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