winch or hoist

i am making a simple gantry and it will only be used to lift 100kgs max,i intend to use a 12v battery for power as the gantry will be mobile,i have seen loads of 12v winches at reasonable prices but few hoists,is it poss to utilise a winch?,many thanks in advance

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bob
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How cheap you need, 240V though so might need a meatty inverter to stop it stalling

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Adam Aglionby

For 100Kg what's wrong with a block and tackle? 4:1 will give you a

25Kg (ish) pull which should be easy enough.

Andy

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Andy Champ

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