2023 Hud-Son Forest Equipment Skidding Winches 55M
- Year 2023
- Make Hud-Son Forest Equipment
- Model Skidding Winches
2023 Hud-Son Forest Equipment Skidding Winches 55M
This winch is suitable for connection to medium-sized tractors, choose between two different heights of attachment to the tractor. The 55M Uniforest Log Skidding winch has 12,100lbs of tractive force, lower snatch block, requires 45-80 HP, and has 230’x7/16 of standard cable, weighs 855 lbs, has a blade width of 5.2 ft, 1.6 ft from front to back, 4.7 winch height, overall height is 7.5 ft and is a 1 and 2 category. It comes with 3 Cable Sliders and a Swivel End Fitter to attach multiple logs.
Features may include:
- 1. Upgrades three blade clutch is made out of thicker metal with elevates tears in bore holes.
- 2. Brake control system has been located inside of winch frame to better protect it from damage and weather.
- 3. Safety pin has been added to the lower pulley to keep cable in pulley from falling out of place.
- 4. The lower pulley has a magnet that keeps it out of the way while not in use.
- 5. Heat treated wear drive elements.
- 6. Large diameter and width brake belt.
- 7. Sealed bearings no lube required.
- 8. More built in compartments for chains and other equipment.
- 9. Chainsaw scabbard and pix axe holder.
- 10. Trailer coupler storage on winch frame so that it can be put away when not in use but still with the unit.
- 11. Fold down safety screen so the unit can be placed in storage with low overhead clearance.
Engine
Engine Power
Required: 45-80 HP
Operational
Operating Conditions
Tractive Force Lower Cable Position: 12,100 lbs
Operating Speed
Middle Speed of Cable: 3 ft/sec
Dimensions
Dimensions
Cable: 230' x 7/16 | Front to Back: 1.6 ft
Width
Blade: 5.2 ft
Height
Winch: 4.7 ft
Overall Height
7.5 ft
Weights
Weight
855 lbs
Features
Features
Category: 1 & 2