Andy F Batter wrote:
This has to be the best place to ask...

I need a reliable drill for spinning winches, ie, we put a hook in
the
chuck, slot that into the winch and spin it... It beats hand winding!

We once had a Krell drill which lasted 5 years, the last three drills
(while
having similar specs on paper) have lasted about a fortnight each.
We are
looking for something powerful, but it's the torque and gearing which
are
most important. Somethng which can be set to spin in either
direction
steadily at 300 rpm with lots of power would be brilliant. Any
recommendations welcome, both for the drill and the best place to
buy...

Well, it's not a 'pro' drill, but my Bosch SDS drill has lasted well,
and I use it for light chiselling and power driving screws regularly.

Bosch do a pro version with ruggedised gears but it's about =A3160-170.
Worth paying out if you want something that'll last.

Or go for the 110V version. Most of these are already ruggedised for
site use ...

Cheers,

Paul.