Auxiliary winch
Makes pulling forestry ropes as easy as Sunday morning!
Optimise your forestry work!
Mounted on a forestry cable winch, the HAFO auxiliary winch effortlessly pulls the heavy steel cable uphill up to 170 metres - even over steep slopes. Thanks to the lightweight auxiliary cable specially developed for HAFO, you save time and energy.
Optimise your forestry work!
Mounted on a forestry cable winch, the HAFO auxiliary winch effortlessly pulls the heavy steel cable uphill up to 170 metres - even over steep slopes. Thanks to the lightweight auxiliary cable specially developed for HAFO, you save time and energy.
Advantages & functionality
Universally applicable.
Advantages
- 360 degree swivelling rope barrel
- Optimum cable guidance thanks to cable rocker
- Extendable tower
- Easy installation thanks to quick-change bracket
- Portable due to low weight
- Use with master adapter
- Adjustable winch tower
- Simple connection to double-acting control unit
- Can be combined with radio
NEW: Removable cable drum
NEW: Heavy-duty winches for forestry professionals
Die HAFO HEAVY Hilfswinde The HAFO Heavy auxiliary winch is the powerful solution for demanding professional forestry work. Designed for heavy machinery, it reliably and efficiently moves ropes and loads with a pulling force of up to approximately 1,000 kg—even over long distances and in difficult terrain. With its robust design and flexible adaptability, it ensures smooth operations, reduced downtime, and maximum performance in daily use.
One winch for all winches
dank individuellen Schnellwechselkonsolen und praktischen Zubehör.
For the auxiliary winch to operate perfectly, you will need:
A Auxiliary winch with accessories (see below) and a suitable bracket.
Our Auxiliary winch is available in a LEFT version and a RIGHT version. Here you will find all Body variants for standard winches
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Der Hydraulic block wird vom Trägerfahrzeug mit Öl versorgt und steuert über das Magnetventil die Hilfswinde an.
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The hydraulic hoses are required for proper operation.
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Das Kunststoffseil wurde eigens für HAFO Forsttechnik entwickelt und garantiert höchsten Bedienkomfort.
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Das Pulley set besteht aus Umlenkrolle, Bandschlinge und Karabiner.
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Console
Take advantage of our Configurator to find the right configuration for you.
Thanks to specially developed brackets, our auxiliary cable winches are compatible with almost all winches from popular manufacturers.
The HAFO winch fits. Always.
Utilisation
Easy to use.
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First, attach the end of the auxiliary cable to the winch cable including chains.
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Next, attach the aluminium pulley and double the auxiliary rope.
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Then attach the pulley to a tree with a sling.
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At the end, have the rope pulled up automatically.
In practice
With the right console, the HAFO auxiliary winch almost always fits - or it can be made to fit!
Our product video for the auxiliary winch.
Technical data
All details.
| Auxiliary winch Pro | Easy auxiliary winch | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous operating pressure | 180 bar | 180 bar |
| max. working pressure: | 200 bar | 200 bar |
| required oil quantity: | min. 20l / min, max. 60l / min | min. 20l / min, max. 60l / min |
| maximum tractive force: | 600 kg | 500 kg |
| average rope speed: | up to 3 m/s at 60 l / min | up to 3 m/s at 60 l / min |
| Weight without rope: | 39 kg | 33 kg |
| Rope socket maximum: | 350 m synthetic rope 4.3 mm | 250 m synthetic rope 4.3 mm |
The auxiliary winch is always supplied via the carrier vehicle.
For perfect operation of the auxiliary winch, you need a bracket, a plastic cable, a hydraulic block and hydraulic hoses, a pulley and (optionally) a switchbox in addition to the winch.
Can the winch be mounted on any cable winch? Do I need my own radio? We have answered these and other frequently asked questions for you in our FAQ.
Would you like to see the auxiliary winch in action? No problem, we filmed various applications for you. Experience our products in action here.