2023 Hud-Son Forest Equipment Skidding Winches 55H

2023 Hud-Son Forest Equipment Skidding Winches 55H

The 55H winch is suitable for connection to medium-sized and slightly larger tractors, hydraulic system and electromagnetically controlled seat valves, hydraulic components, integrated in the column, are protected from damage and weather, multi-blade clutch, lower pulley and serial connection, built-in sealed bearings, lubrication is not required, the possibility of attachment at 2 different heights.

The 55 H Uniforest Log Skidding winch has 12,100 lbs. of tractive force, lower cable position, requires 45-80 HP, wireless remote control available, 230’x 7/16 of standard cable, weighs 1100 lbs, blade width of 5.2 ft., 2.5 ft front to back, 4.7 ft winch height, 7.5 ft overall height and category 1 and 2. It comes with 3 Cable Sliders and a Swivel End Fitter to attach multiple logs.

Features may include:

• 1. Electromagnetic globe valves (no leaks or pressure losses).

• 2. Hydraulic components (tank, cylinders…) are galvanic anticorrosion protected.

• 3. Pump driven through gear drive.

• 4. All hydraulic components are fitted into the winches framework and therefore protected from damage and weather events.

• 5. Three-plates clutch from thick sheet metal, therefore there is no tear in the boreholes.

• 6. Safety pin to keep the wire rope from falling out at the lower pulley.

• 7. The lower pulley attached using a magnet.

• 8. Devise for unwinding wire rope is available.

• 9. Drive elements that are exposed to stress and wear are thermally treated (mended and induction hardened).

• 10. Sealed bearings no lube required.

• 11. More built in compartments for chains and other equipment.

• 12. Chainsaw scabbard and pix axe holder.

• 13. Trailer coupler storage on winch frame so that it can be put away when not in use but still with the unit.

• 14. Fold down safety screen so the unit can be placed in storage with low overhead clearance.