Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Norwood Skidwinch ....multi=purpose & looks really good:


Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

1 hour ago, Andrew McEwan said:

Looks handy, could anyone from Norwood say what the winch is rated at?

I haven't seen any ratings for what it can pull - it's £1,150 according to the Norwood UK website.
Yeah I'd like to find out alot more about it. I'll jot an email to them...

cheers, steve

Edited by SteveA
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 19/08/2018 at 13:05, Andrew McEwan said:

Looks handy, could anyone from Norwood say what the winch is rated at?

Been in touch with Oli and a chap from Norwood.... unfortunately they cant sell the Skid Winch in the UK yet because its not been CE certified; apparently potential for fingers to be trapped in the wire where the capstan is (but I believe no worse than any other forestry winch!).

They sent me a load of info on it and it does look impressive. 
cheers, Steve


 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, drinksloe said:

I take it its not designed for pulling trees over??

If u let go of the rope the tension will drop?

Yes I believe that's right. Also important to have the rope feeding onto the capstan fairly square.... so doing a high pull could have issues with the rope slipping off the capstan. It's basically used for extracting trees on the ground.

The pdf says not to pull beyond 10 degrees left or right of the capstan.
Cheers, Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, JohnK said:

Thanks Steve did they say if Norwood are looking at getting it CE approved for me it would be a useful bit of kit

They are looking at getting CE approval, but not for quite a while.... so if you need a winch soon best to look elsewhere (they have lots of other things currently going through the CE Approval so the Skid-Winch is not top priority right now).

I watched a video showing the strength of their bandsaw milling bed.... stacked up horizontally with a huge heap of heavy logs. Tiny amount of deflection in the bed & it sprung back to square after they were removed. Norwood are obviously designing things well so on that basis i reckon the skid-winch will be very popular....
cheers, steve

Edited by SteveA
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It will be like most things then depends if it suits ur needs.

I would imagine it not being able to pull trees over will really limit its demand as only really doing half the job.

 

Also the fact it uses ropes i imagine the working loads aren't that high?

Could be a handy tool for some but quite limited as a serious forestry winch

 

Horses for courses

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.