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Pulling Hoists
Wire-rope pulling hoists for lifting, pulling and rigging over long rope lengths in construction, forestry and installation work.
How to choose
What it is for
- Wire-rope pulling hoist for long distances and horizontal/inclined pulling.
- Construction, forestry, cable pulling, recovery.
- Vertical lifting with unlimited rope length.
Check before you choose
- Pull capacity (lifting vs. pulling rating differ)
- Rope length and diameter
- Anchor point
Not suitable for
- High-frequency lifting
What we will ask you before recommending a model
Wire-rope pulling hoist Technical check — we confirm a few parameters and compatibility with you before the order.
- Required force; vertical or horizontal; slope; friction; rope length; anchor point; path; stroke? For horizontal pulling the force is not equal to the mass — include friction, slope and any pulleys.
Typical mistakes to avoid
- Horizontal pulling force ≠ mass: include friction, slope and pulleys.
Helpful to have ready: Mass · Slope · Surface · Distance · Anchor point · Route sketch
Wire-rope pulling hoists
A pulling hoist (grip hoist) walks along its own wire rope, so the working distance is limited only by the rope — standard equipment for construction, forestry, installation and recovery work. The RPDS range covers 800 kg, 1600 kg, 3200 kg and 5400 kg, each supplied with 20 m of rope.
For lifting and tensioning at shorter range a lever hoist is handier; for vertical lifting from a fixed point, a chain block. Contact us with the load and pulling distance and we will size the hoist and rope.
Frequently asked questions
How does a pulling hoist differ from a winch?
The rope passes through the machine, gripped and advanced by internal jaws, instead of winding onto a drum — so pull length is set by the rope, not drum capacity, and the force stays constant over the whole distance.
Can pulling hoists lift as well as pull?
Yes — with the appropriate rigging they lift, lower and tension in any orientation. Observe the rated capacity for the configuration and use the shear-pin overload protection as designed.
Can I use longer ropes than the supplied 20 m?
Yes, the working length is set by the rope — longer ropes are available on request. State the required distance in the enquiry and we will quote the hoist with the matching rope length.
How quickly can a pulling hoist be delivered?
Request a quote on the product page with capacity and rope length and we will confirm availability, the current lead time and the delivery cost for your location.