Tigercat

The Tigercat 120 winch assist is fully integrated with all latest generation Tigercat steep slope capable carriers, providing seamless communications and optimal hydraulic efficiency. It is also designed to work without travel signal integration. The basic installation, requiring only the in-cab control unit and antennas, allows the Tigercat 120 winch assist to be mated to any carrier. The powerful, heavy duty boom system – with choice of a bucket or other attachments – firmly anchors the machine and can take on basic road building duties. With ample below grade capability, the boom can extend over the road bank to firmly anchor the machine. All machine functions are actuated with an ergonomic, intuitive remote control system. High capacity cooling combined with a secondary hydraulic braking circuit provides highly effective braking assistance and heat dissipation for higher-speed rubber tire machines such as skidders, forwarders and harvesters. www.tigercat.com

TimberMax

The TimberMAX T24HDX is a high-performance winch-assist attachment built for modern steep-slope forestry operations. With a pulling force of 24 tons, it allows machinery to safely and efficiently operate on challenging terrain. Designed to be mounted on a variety of base machines — like excavators — the TimberMax T24HDX offers unmatched versatility without requiring a dedicated winch machine. Powered by the carrier, it keeps maintenance simple while maximizing uptime. The fully automated control system, located in the machine working on the slope, ensures constant cable tension and smooth operation, allowing the operator to stay focused on production. Built in Canada for demanding environments, TimberMAX winches are trusted by logging contractors worldwide to increase safety, productivity, and expand harvesting capabilities on steep slopes. www.timbermaxusa.com

T-WINCH

The T-WINCH remote controlled compact traction winch has proven to reduce consumption, lowering operating costs for contractors. Its construction and functional design ensure reliable handling in the field. If the operation position cannot be reached by conventional means, the T-WINCH can pull itself up the slope in the so-called extreme mode. For daily operation, the supported machine only requires a hitch point dimensioned for the pulling force. The pulling force is adjusted via remote control; the T-WINCH detects changes in direction on the rope automatically. The T-WINCH 30.2 is powered by a 441 hp engine and operates with 1-inch rope. It has a maximum rope speed of 5 mph and a nominal constant pulling force of 40,456 pounds-force. It can be used with machines in the range of 10-80 tons. www.ecoforst.at

Tractionline

After 10 years of service in North American forestry, the Tractionline winch assist system has been an industry leader. It provides live constant tension and a superior control system for separate tension levels for uphill and downhill travel. The Tractionline system uses a reverse bucket design along with a lower swiveling sheave that allows it to be used on tight roads with high banks and to work at right angles from the road without sidewashing and losing pulling power. This also enables the tether machine to leave the road assisted. Installations can be on excavator or log loader bases. The Tractionline system was designed to work with multiple different tether machines with the simple addition of a wire harness; there is no need to purchase expensive control panels or additional radios systems. The new Tractionline MK4 model will be available in late 2025 with 65,000 pounds of pulling capacity. www.technicalforestsolutions.com

Ponsse

Ponsse Synchrowinch is optional equipment for cut-to-length (CTL) machines working on steep slopes. It is available on Ponsse Cobra, Ergo 8W and Bear harvesters and the Buffalo, Elephant and Elephant King forwarders. The winch is equipped during the installation stage. These machines, with balanced bogies, offer tractive force, stability and comfort for the operator. They feature engines, brakes and tanks developed for slope conditions. Ponsse Synchrowinch saves fuel, reduces stress on drive transmission components, and prevents rutting and soil erosion. Winch speed is automatically synchronized to the machine driving speed; the operator doesn’t need to operate or adjust it during normal work. The winch can be operated via remote control, making it easy to hook the cable to a tree or stump uphill. Tiltable crane base options make harvesting and forwarding more efficient on slopes. www.ponsse.com

Falcon Forestry Equipment

The Falcon winch assist has been designed and tested for thousands of operational hours in a wide range of conditions. It is engineered to be uncomplicated, simple to operate and easy to maintain. The tethered machine operator only has one rope to manage when working down the slope, reducing complexity and potential for snags. The design has less mechanical and electrical complexity, reducing faults and breakdowns. The winch unit is enclosed by rear guarding for protection with easy access for maintenance. The Falcon winch assist uses 1-⅛-inch swaged rope for 69 tons of breaking strength. The system has minimal impact on the original specifications and performance of the base excavator, and an optional quick hitch enables it to operate as a loader, excavator, or shovel. The Falcon winch assist also has a number of safety features to eliminate operator risk. www.falcon.dcforestryequipment.com

Summit Attachments

The Summit Attachments winch assist system provides a safe, stable anchor for forestry machines. It is available in high speed (44,000 pounds of pull force) and high pull (55,000 pounds pull force) models. The high speed model uses 2,600 feet of 1-inch swaged wire rope; the high pull version runs 2,250 feet of 1-⅛-inch swaged wire rope. Starting from an excavator or shovel base, the company engineers and builds winch assist packages. With a sheave mounted to the bucket tied back to the machine base, the Summit Attachments winch assist is stable even on soft ground. All functions are operated via foot pedal and MD4 controls. Select the tension with one click, then the winch is controlled automatically via the travel pedals. The company’s high speed winch assist is capable of line speeds up to 700 fpm. www.summitattachments.com