About Ramsey Winch
About Ramsey Winch
Ramsey Winch traces its origins to 1944, when brothers Claude and Rayburn Ramsey founded Ramsey Brothers Tool & Die in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to manufacture parts, tools, and dies for Douglas Aircraft Company. In 1945 Claude Ramsey designed a front-mounted winch, the Model 101, whose success led the brothers to rename the business Ramsey Brothers Winch Company in 1947.
Claude Ramsey bought out his brother's interest in 1950, renamed the business Ramsey Winch Company, and formally incorporated it in 1959; his son William "Bill" Ramsey took over as sole owner in 1978. Across those decades the company built out a line of hydraulic and electric, worm gear and planetary gear winches, along with planetary hoists serving tow and recovery, oil and gas, utility, forestry, fire and rescue, and heavy hauling markets.
Ramsey Winch today operates as one of three subsidiaries under Ramsey Industries, alongside Auto Crane and Eskridge, and continues to produce product lines such as the PowerMaster series for power and utility work and the Wildcat series for oil and gas production. ChatMRO indexes the Ramsey Winch catalog so buyers can search by pulling capacity, gear type, or mounting configuration to find matching winches.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ramsey Winch founded?
Ramsey Winch traces its roots to 1944, when Claude and Rayburn Ramsey founded Ramsey Brothers Tool & Die in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company shifted to winch manufacturing after the success of Claude's 1945 Model 101 design.
What types of winches does Ramsey Winch manufacture?
Ramsey Winch manufactures hydraulic and electric winches using both worm gear and planetary gear designs, along with planetary hoists. Product lines include the PowerMaster series for power and utility markets and the Wildcat series for oil and gas production.
What industries use Ramsey Winch products?
Ramsey Winch serves tow and recovery, oil and gas, utility, forestry, land development, fire and rescue, waste and refuse, and heavy hauling and equipment transport industries. Its winches are built for both mobile and stationary heavy-duty applications.
Is Ramsey Winch part of a larger company?
Yes, Ramsey Winch operates as one of three subsidiaries under Ramsey Industries, alongside Auto Crane and Eskridge. The company remains headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it was founded.
How did Ramsey Winch Company get its name?
The company was originally Ramsey Brothers Tool & Die, renamed Ramsey Brothers Winch Company in 1947 after its first winch succeeded commercially. Claude Ramsey later purchased his brother's share and renamed it Ramsey Winch Company in 1950, incorporating it in 1959.