Jarrett brake winches incorporate an automatic load-holding brake in addition to the standard ratchet pawl — making them the correct choice wherever a load must be held safely under controlled lowering as well as lifted. Unlike a standard ratchet winch that can only hold a load stationary, the brake winch allows controlled, smooth descent with the operator maintaining full control throughout the lower.

The 3:1 brake winch rated to 200 kg suits lighter dinghy trailers, attic hoists, workshop lifts and any application where a load needs to be both raised and safely lowered under control. The braking mechanism engages automatically when the handle is released, holding the load without any additional manual engagement.