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ACJ POWERWINCH

ACJ PowerWinch – Hydraulic Recovery Winch

Built for the safe and efficient recovery of heavy agricultural machinery, ACJ PowerWinch combines high pulling capacity with straightforward hydraulic operation for demanding work in the field.

Available in three models with pulling capacities of 15, 20 and 30 tonnes.

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15–30 t

Pulling capacity

Hydraulic

Drive system

3 models

PW15 · PW20 · PW30

John Deere tractor with an ACJ PowerWinch PW30 working in a muddy stubble field

MACHINERY RECOVERY

Reliable Recovery When Machinery Gets Stuck

Heavy agricultural machinery can become difficult to recover when field conditions turn challenging. The ACJ PowerWinch is designed to provide controlled pulling power when tractors and other heavy machinery need to be recovered.

Developed for demanding working environments, the hydraulic recovery winch helps reduce downtime while providing a practical recovery solution for agriculture, contracting, forestry and industrial applications.

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Tractor with an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 beside a forage wagon in a crop field Tractors fitted with ACJ PowerWinch PW30 units lined up in a field Tractor with an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 working through a standing crop

Built for Safer and More Efficient Recovery

PowerWinch is designed around the practical challenges of recovering heavy machinery in demanding working conditions.

Best-Selling in Europe

The ACJ PowerWinch is the best-selling recovery winch in Europe.

Increased Safety

A controlled recovery setup helps minimize dangerous situations for both machinery and personnel.

Reduced Downtime

PowerWinch provides high pulling capacity when machinery needs to get back to work as quickly as possible.

Less Field Damage

Recovering machinery efficiently can help limit unnecessary driving and additional structural damage in the field.

Simple Operation

Hydraulic operation and a functional design make PowerWinch straightforward to use when recovery is required.

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BUILT FOR REAL RECOVERY WORK

When Is a PowerWinch Useful?

ACJ PowerWinch is designed for demanding recovery and pulling tasks where heavy machinery needs controlled pulling power. It is primarily used for recovering stuck agricultural machinery, but its applications also extend to contracting, forestry and industrial equipment recovery.

Stuck Agricultural Machinery

Recover tractors and other heavy agricultural machinery when difficult field conditions, soft ground or loss of traction bring work to a stop.

Recovery in Difficult Field Conditions

PowerWinch provides the pulling capacity needed when heavy machinery becomes stuck and ordinary recovery becomes difficult, helping reduce downtime and unnecessary damage in the field.

Contracting and Forestry

The PowerWinch series can also be used for demanding pulling and recovery tasks within contracting services and forestry.

Industrial Equipment Recovery

With pulling capacities of up to 30 tonnes, the PowerWinch series also provides a solution for heavy recovery and pulling applications involving industrial equipment.

ACJ PowerWinch PW30 on a tractor in deep mud
Tractor with an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 working through a standing crop

POWERWINCH IN ACTION

See the PowerWinch at Work

See how ACJ PowerWinch is used in the field to recover a tractor stuck under difficult conditions. The video demonstrates the type of practical machinery recovery the PowerWinch series is designed for.

Choose the PowerWinch for Your Requirements

The PowerWinch series is available in three models with pulling capacities from 15 to 30 tonnes. The main differences include pulling capacity, wire rope dimensions and hydraulic flow requirements.

PW15

15 tonnes

Pulling capacity

50 m

Wire rope length

18 mm

Wire rope diameter

With a snatch block, pulling capacity can be increased to 30 tonnes.

PW20

20 tonnes

Pulling capacity

50 m

Wire rope length

22 mm

Wire rope diameter

With a snatch block, pulling capacity can be increased to 40 tonnes.

PW30

30 tonnes

Pulling capacity

60 m

Wire rope length

26 mm

Wire rope diameter

Designed for applications requiring the highest pulling capacity in the standard PowerWinch series.

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Technical Specifications

Compare the key specifications of the three ACJ PowerWinch models.

Specification

PW15

PW20

PW30

Pulling capacity

15 t

20 t

30 t

Pulling capacity with snatch block

30 t

40 t

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Wire rope length

50 m

50 m

60 m

Wire rope diameter

18 mm

22 mm

26 mm

Dimensions W × H × L

250 / 315 / 110 cm

250 / 315 / 110 cm

250 / 330 / 175 cm

Curb weight

1,100 kg

1,100 kg

1,450 kg

Standard Equipment

Each PowerWinch is supplied with equipment designed for practical recovery work and straightforward daily operation.

Hydraulic drive

Hydraulically driven with freewheel and static brake.

Category 3 mounting

Mounted in a Category 3 hitch.

250 cm grading blade

Designed for road cleaning or levelling uneven ground after recovery.

Galvanized safety net

A removable galvanized safety net is included as standard.

Four guide rollers

Designed for gentle wire rope handling.

Double-pull tow eye

PW15 and PW20 include a tow eye for double pull with a snatch block.

Mechanical support leg

A mechanical support leg is included as standard.

Tool storage

Toolbox and bracket for a hand shovel.

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Grading blade on an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 Wire rope passing through guide rollers on an ACJ PowerWinch Galvanized safety net on an ACJ PowerWinch Mechanical support legs under an ACJ PowerWinch Toolbox compartment on an ACJ PowerWinch

Optional Equipment

PowerWinch can be configured with additional equipment for specific machines and recovery requirements.

Adapter plate

Volvo mount / Category 3 adapter plate supplied with hydraulic hoses.

LED transport lighting

Optional LED transport lighting for the PowerWinch.

Snatch block

Available for PW15 and PW20 to enable double pulling capacity.

Hydraulic Requirements

PowerWinch is hydraulically driven and requires one double-acting valve with a free return line.

Connection requirement

1 × double-acting valve

Free return line

PW15

75 L/min

200 bar

PW20

75 L/min

200 bar

PW30

100 L/min

200 bar

Rear view of an ACJ PW Twin Power with two winch drums Operators handling wire ropes from an ACJ PW Twin Power unit Dual-joystick remote for an ACJ PW Twin Power

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

ACJ PW Twin Power

The ACJ PW Twin Power has been developed for specialised applications such as handling overhead electrical cables on utility poles and other tasks requiring a flexible dual-wire system.

Each winch unit can be controlled proportionally and independently through the system’s own hydraulics. Depending on the required configuration, the Twin Power series can be specified with pulling capacities from 5 to 15 tonnes per unit and wire rope lengths from 60 to 120 metres.

Independent dual pulling with variable speed

Load-sensing hydraulic system with cooler

Danfoss PVG valves with remote control

Freewheeling function and static brake on each winch

Combination Volvo BM / Category 3 three-point linkage

60–120 metres of wire rope per unit

Attachment points for double pull on each winch

Trailer hitch with electrical connector

Pulling capacity from 5 to 15 tonnes per unit

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PowerWinch in the Field

See ACJ PowerWinch in different machinery recovery situations and working environments.

Front view of an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 on a Fendt tractor ACJ PowerWinch PW20 mounted on a loader ACJ PowerWinch PW30 on a tractor in deep mud Side view of an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 on a tractor at the field edge ACJ PowerWinch PW30 mounted on a Fendt tractor Wire rope from an ACJ PowerWinch PW30 during a muddy field recovery

Frequently Asked Questions About PowerWinch

Which PowerWinch models are available?

The ACJ PowerWinch series is available as PW15, PW20 and PW30, with pulling capacities of 15, 20 and 30 tonnes respectively.

Can the pulling capacity be increased with a snatch block?

Yes. A snatch block can increase the pulling capacity of PW15 from 15 to 30 tonnes and PW20 from 20 to 40 tonnes. This option is not available for PW30.

What hydraulic capacity does PowerWinch require?

PW15 and PW20 require a hydraulic flow of 75 L/min at 200 bar, while PW30 requires 100 L/min at 200 bar. All three models require one double-acting valve with a free return line.

How is PowerWinch mounted?

The standard PowerWinch models are mounted in a Category 3 hitch.

What equipment is included as standard?

Standard equipment includes hydraulic drive with freewheel and static brake, a 250 cm grading blade, removable galvanized safety net, four guide rollers, mechanical support leg, toolbox and bracket for a hand shovel. PW15 and PW20 also include a tow eye for double pull with a snatch block.

What is ACJ PW Twin Power?

ACJ PW Twin Power is a specialised dual-winch solution for applications that require two independently controlled wire ropes. It is available with pulling capacities from 5 to 15 tonnes per winch unit and wire rope lengths from 60 to 120 metres.

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Side view of an ACJ PowerWinch PW20 on a tractor at the field edge Wire rope passing through guide rollers on an ACJ PowerWinch

More PowerWinch Photos

Explore more photos of the ACJ PowerWinch, including different configurations, working situations and machine details.

Four green ACJ PowerWinch units lined up on paving in front of a dark workshop.
Four PowerWinch units outside the workshop
Rear wheels of a green tractor with a PowerWinch cable running into a ploughed field.
Winch cable behind a tractor in the field
A mud-caked PowerWinch on a tractor beside the wheel of a Krone BiG X forage harvester.
PowerWinch beside a forage harvester
A yellow wheel loader carrying a green ACJ PowerWinch with a wide blade.
PowerWinch mounted on a wheel loader
Wire rope leaving the drum and passing over black guide rollers on a PowerWinch.
Guide rollers above the winch drum
A green tractor with a PowerWinch in front of a Samson slurry tanker in a wet field.
Winch tractor in front of a slurry tanker
Rear view of a tractor with a green PowerWinch blade on stubbly ground.
Rear view of a PowerWinch in a field
A wire rope runs from a tractor toward a red Bredal spreader sunk in mud.
Cable running to a stuck spreader
Close-up of raised lettering that reads ACJ Power Winch on a green panel.
ACJ Power Winch lettering
A winch drum, wire rope and hook seen through an opening in the green housing.
Drum, rope and hook
Two green PowerWinch mounting frames with hydraulic hoses, standing on a pallet.
Mounting frames on a pallet
Hydraulic hoses and metal couplings on the side of a green PowerWinch.
Hydraulic couplings on the winch
Side view of a PowerWinch with a red hydraulic motor, blade and support legs.
Side view with motor and support legs
A PowerWinch blade and green mounting frame fitted to a yellow wheel loader.
Winch frame on a loader arm
A PowerWinch on a yellow loader arm, with the mesh guard raised.
Loader-mounted winch with the guard raised
Rear view of a yellow JCB loader fitted with a green PowerWinch and blade.
JCB loader with a PowerWinch
Front view of a Fendt tractor with a green ACJ PowerWinch and wide blade.
Fendt tractor with a front-mounted PowerWinch
A Krone forage wagon in a maize field, with a tractor and PowerWinch behind it.
Forage wagon with a winch tractor behind
A Fendt tractor with a PowerWinch driving through a standing green crop.
PowerWinch working through a standing crop
Head-on view of a Fendt tractor with a muddy PowerWinch blade in a grass field.
Head-on view in a grass field
Three-quarter front view of a Fendt tractor with a PowerWinch at the edge of a field.
PowerWinch at the edge of a field
Side view of a PowerWinch grading blade, mesh guard and red motor outside a shed.
Grading blade and mesh guard
A PowerWinch with its blade and mesh guard inside a workshop.
PowerWinch inside the workshop
A Fendt tractor and a yellow loader, each fitted with a PowerWinch, parked by a shed.
Tractor and loader with PowerWinch units
Front view of a PowerWinch blade on a large yellow wheel loader.
Blade on a wheel loader
Close-up of the green hitch brackets where a PowerWinch meets a loader arm.
Hitch brackets on the loader
Side view of a PowerWinch mounting frame bolted to a loader linkage.
Mounting frame on the loader linkage
Three PowerWinch units parked in a row on a yard in front of trees.
Three PowerWinch units in a yard
Three PowerWinch blades and mesh guards lined up facing the camera.
Three winches facing the camera
Three PowerWinch units seen at an angle beside a dark workshop.
Angled view of three PowerWinch units
A green PowerWinch strapped on a flatbed trailer behind a dark pickup.
PowerWinch loaded on a trailer
Side view of a PowerWinch with a red motor, blade and support legs.
Side view of the winch and blade
A PowerWinch secured on the deck of a Scania low-loader trailer.
PowerWinch on a low-loader
Close-up of a silver bracket with the ACJ logo on a PowerWinch frame.
ACJ bracket on the frame
Several blue New Holland tractors with PowerWinch units lined up in a field.
Line of tractors fitted with PowerWinch
View over a PowerWinch blade toward two blue tractors in a field.
Looking over the blade toward other tractors
A PowerWinch with a red motor beside the front wheel of a blue tractor.
Winch beside a tractor wheel
Front view of a tractor pushing a PowerWinch blade through deep mud.
Blade working in deep mud
Wire rope and wooden stakes in mud beside a PowerWinch blade.
Wire rope in the mud
A John Deere tractor with a PowerWinch working across a muddy stubble field.
John Deere with a PowerWinch in mud
Rear view of a John Deere tractor with a muddy PowerWinch blade.
Rear view in a muddy field
Close-up of a muddy winch drum with the wire rope and hook.
Muddy drum, rope and hook
A winch drum and red warning triangle seen from behind the mesh guard.
Drum seen through the mesh guard
A Fendt tractor and a Krone forage wagon in a partly harvested maize field.
Tractor and forage wagon in maize stubble
Wrapped red hydraulic motors lined up on pallets outside a brick building.
Red hydraulic motors on pallets
A PowerWinch carried on the arm of a yellow loader in a yard.
Winch carried on a loader arm
A yellow New Holland loader fitted with a PowerWinch and blade.
New Holland loader with a PowerWinch
Close-up of a green PowerWinch blade with a hook and red-and-white stripes.
Blade, hook and warning stripes
Wire rope running behind the mesh safety guard of a PowerWinch.
Wire rope behind the safety guard
A lamp, rear light and curved handle on the corner of a PowerWinch.
Lamp and handle on the winch corner
Two PowerWinch units side by side, showing red motors and mesh guards.
Two winches side by side
Close-up of a red hydraulic motor on a silver plate with the ACJ logo.
Red hydraulic motor and ACJ plate
Side view of a PowerWinch on its support legs in a sunny yard.
PowerWinch standing on its legs
Support legs under the frame of a green PowerWinch.
Support legs under the frame
Open storage compartment inside a PowerWinch, with a hand at the lid.
Open storage compartment
Close-up of a red hydraulic motor bolted to a PowerWinch frame.
Hydraulic motor on the frame
Two PowerWinch units parked side by side in front of a workshop.
Two PowerWinch units by the workshop
Three PowerWinch units seen from the side in a workshop yard.
Three winches from the side
Three PowerWinch blades facing the camera in a sunny yard.
Three blades facing the yard
Three-quarter view of a Fendt tractor with a PowerWinch outside a workshop.
Three-quarter view outside the workshop
Front view of a Fendt tractor with an ACJ PowerWinch parked at a workshop door.
Fendt and PowerWinch at the workshop
Two operators handling several wire ropes from an ACJ PW Twin Power on a concrete pad.
Operators handling Twin Power ropes
Two operators in high-visibility clothing holding ropes beside a numbered Twin Power unit.
Two operators at a Twin Power unit
A handheld remote with two joysticks and a red stop button for a Twin Power winch.
Twin Power dual-joystick remote
A black fan and cooler on a Twin Power frame, with hydraulic hoses along the rail.
Fan and cooler on the Twin Power
Front of an ACJ PW Twin Power with two hooks and two red motors.
Twin Power front with two hooks
Rear view of an ACJ PW Twin Power showing two winch drums side by side.
Two winch drums on a Twin Power
Open side compartment of a Twin Power with a battery, hoses and control parts.
Open Twin Power side compartment
Side view of a Twin Power frame with a red motor and a silver ACJ plate.
Twin Power side with the ACJ plate
Open lid of a Twin Power compartment showing a control box and red motor.
Control box inside the Twin Power

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