tjw in kans

just received a new northern tool sale catalog, the winch i bought, 14116-1412 is on sale for124.99, i noticed it will slowly let the box scraper creep down when it is weighted and i will have to hit the up switch ocassionally which is no big deal to me. i then noticed a new product line winch from warn works, 1700 # rated, #142000-1412 on sale for 139.99, states it has a self locking brake, this may be the way to go, dont know about the deminsions if it will fit on the plate between the rear tires. remember the raise time is short about 1 to 2 seconds because you are using 4 to 5 inches of cable to raise the blade, you will need to watch while raising and you get used to it. you can also feather the up switch while driving to release gravel as you go. its not perfect,but it beats the heck out of trying to raise the blade by hand. if you get the 1700# winch let us know so i will feel bad. it wasnt available when i got mine. good luck. tjw in kans