Frequently asked questions - SAPI Winch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Technology and Safety
No, it doesn't. We drive actively in both directions Because of this we recommend our original HAFO radio box set, which is equipped with numerous safety functions and allows work to be done very efficiently. With the small EASY winch, there is the option of a bypass set so you can use the winch as if it was freewheeling.
In theory, the small compact winch can be mounted wherever it is helpful and a hydraulic connection is available. Please follow the operating instructions!
The system for this is very simple. We supply the winch from the rotator line, i.e. simply install a 3-way valve + winch + any bracket + rope + possibly a bypass set to match the EASY winch and you're ready to go!
It is intended as a small winch to simply cover the large area of “everything that is too heavy for me to do by hand (Sapi) and the large winch doesn't pay off”. For us, for example, the crane trailer is twice as effective with the winch as we even carry out first thinnings purely with it!
It is intended for larger tractors (mounted on the earth bucket) or small excavators up to 7 tons as a winch for support if larger small wood has to be pulled.
We operate with double-acting or optionally with our radio box unit with single-acting with pressureless return.
Frequently Asked Questions About Product Selection
What is the Sapi winch used for?
This compact hydraulic auxiliary winch is ideal for farmers, forestry operators and machinery owners who want to pull in heavy loads easily – without having to fit a large forestry winch.
What types of work is the SAPI EASY winch suitable for?
The SAPI EASY winch has been designed for tasks where heavy loads can no longer be moved by hand, but where a large forestry winch would be too large for the job.
Typical applications:
- Hauling tree trunks
- Support with timber hauling over short distances
- Removal of branches and crown material
- Support for log grapples, cranes and various attachments
- Working with a front loader, log splitter or excavator
The Winde is a Pulling aid and is not intended as a replacement for a traditional large skidder.
Is a towing capacity of 850 kg really enough?
Yes, the SAPI EASY winch is designed to provide a pulling force of 850 kg for typical applications. The winch really comes into its own, particularly when pulling timber out of a crane’s reach or when positioning loads.
If you need to move large logs or heavy loads on a regular basis, we recommend the more powerful SAPI EASY Plus or PRO winches
Is the SAPI Winde EASY a proper forestry winch?
Die SAPI Winde EASY ist keine klassische Dreipunkt-Forstwinde, sondern eine kompakte hydraulische Zusatz- bzw. Hilfswinde.
The advantage:
It complements existing machinery and performs tasks for which a large forestry winch would often be too expensive, too heavy, or impractical
Can I use the SAPI EASY winch on my machine?
That depends on the existing hydraulic system.
Prerequisites:
- double-acting hydraulic connection
- Required oil flow rate: approx. 20–60 l/min
- point de fixation approprié ou console adaptée
The winch can be used on tractors, skidders, front-end loaders, cranes, excavators, and other equipment, among other things
Can I fit the winch myself?
Yes. The SAPI EASY winch has been designed for easy installation.
With the appropriate quick-change bracket, the winch can be used flexibly and moved quickly if required.
The hydraulic system must be installed correctly to ensure that the winch operates safely and reliably.
Do I need any additional accessories?
Depending on the application, the following are required for full operation:
- suitable mounting bracket
- Hydraulic connections and hoses
- Rope
- optional radio control
The basic winch is the foundation. With the right accessories, it can be turned into a complete working system.
Why should I use a radio control system?
A radio control system enhances convenience and safety.
The operator can monitor the load during the pulling process and does not need to stand right next to the machine.
A clear view of the load, the rope and the surroundings is a major advantage, particularly when working with timber.
Passt die SAPI Winde EASY zu meiner Maschine?
Suitable for machines with:
✅ double-acting hydraulic control unit
✅ Oil flow rate 20–60 l/min
✅ Betriebsdruck bis 180 bar
✅ sufficient hydraulic power
Suitable for:
- Tractors
- farm loader
- Frontlader
- Forwarder
Which SAPI winch is right for me?
| SAPI EASY | SAPI PRO | |
| Tractive force | 850 kg | 1.450 kg |
| Uses | travaux légers à modérés | professional applications |
| Gewicht | kompakter | greater power reserve |
| Zielgruppe | Farmers, minor forestry work | Forestry businesses, professionals |
Mohu pomocí navijáku SAPI zvedat i břemena?
No. The SAPI winch is designed exclusively for pulling loads along the ground.
How much does a SAPI winch cost?
You can find current prices at any time in our online store: https://www.hafo.co.at/shop/
What types of work is the SAPI PRO winch suitable for?
the SAPI PRO It was developed for more demanding tasks where higher pulling forces are required, but where a conventional large forestry winch would still be oversized.
With its higher pulling force, the hydraulic winch helps professional users to move timber and loads efficiently in forestry, agriculture and landscape management.
Typical applications:
- Pulling tree trunks out of the crane’s reach
- Assistance with timber hauling and local timber transport
- Pulling branches, crown material and smaller loads
- Support for log grapples, cranes and various attachments
- For use on front-loading loaders, farm loaders, log splitters and excavators
- Flexible auxiliary winch for machines with an existing hydraulic supply
the SAPI Winde PRO is a powerful tensioning aid and a useful addition to existing machineryIt was not designed to replace a traditional large forestry winch, but rather as a compact, mobile solution for tasks that require additional pulling power.
Is the SAPI Winde PRO a proper forestry winch?
The SAPI PRO winch is not a traditional three-point forestry winch, but rather a kompakte hydraulische Zusatz- bzw. Hilfswinde.
The advantage:
It complements existing machinery and performs tasks for which a large forestry winch would often be too expensive, too heavy, or impractical
Can I use the SAPI PRO winch on my machine?
That depends on the existing hydraulic system.
Prerequisites:
- double-acting hydraulic connection
- Required oil flow rate: approx. 20–60 l/min
- point de fixation approprié ou console adaptée
The winch can be used on tractors, skidders, front-end loaders, cranes, excavators, and other equipment, among other things
Can I fit the winch myself?
Yes. The SAPI EASY winch has been designed for easy installation.
With the appropriate quick-change bracket, the winch can be used flexibly and moved quickly if required.
The hydraulic system must be installed correctly to ensure that the winch operates safely and reliably.
Do I need any additional accessories?
Depending on the application, the following are required for full operation:
- suitable mounting bracket
- Hydraulic connections and hoses
- Rope
- optional radio control
The basic winch is the foundation. With the right accessories, it can be turned into a complete working system.
Why should I use a radio control system?
A radio control system enhances convenience and safety.
The operator can monitor the load during the pulling process and does not need to stand right next to the machine.
A clear view of the load, the rope and the surroundings is a major advantage, particularly when working with timber.
Is the SAPI Winde PRO compatible with my machine?
Suitable for machines with:
✅ double-acting hydraulic control unit
✅ Oil flow rate 20–60 l/min
✅ Operating pressure up to 210 bar
✅ sufficient hydraulic power
Suitable for:
- Tractors
- farm loader
- Frontlader
- Forwarder
Which SAPI winch is right for me?
| SAPI EASY | SAPI PRO | |
| Tractive force | 850 kg | 1.450 kg |
| Uses | travaux légers à modérés | professional applications |
| Gewicht | kompakter | greater power reserve |
| Zielgruppe | Farmers, minor forestry work | Forestry businesses, professionals |
Mohu pomocí navijáku SAPI zvedat i břemena?
No. The SAPI winch is designed exclusively for pulling loads along the ground.
