Greifenberg’s VF 1800 FREEMAN slide winch is a top-of-the-range
forestry winch, both in terms of performance and in terms of
technology. The machine frame is made entirely of Ergal aluminum
alloy, with mechanical characteristics which are 50% higher than
those of normal steel, and weight reduced by 60%. The transmission
uses biodegradable hydraulic oil. All components are of high
quality; Linde variable capacity pump, axial piston hydraulic motor,
additional load sensing hydraulic pump with decelerating function
that operates independently from pre-set thresholds when traveling
downhill, allowing high speeds without putting diesel engine in severe
working conditions. To facilitate the operations of its helicopter
transportation, the machine can be disassembled into two parts,
which are then easy and safe to re-assemble.