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This section provides an overview for electric winches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 electric winch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electric winch companies as of June, 2025: 1.Duff-Norton, 2.Carl Stahl Hebetechnik GmbH, 3.Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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An electric winch is a general term for a winch that pulls an object by winding up a rope or wire with an electric drum. A manual winch operates on the same principle but is operated manually.
An electric winch is used for lifting and lowering heavy objects, as well as for pulling up cars and ships. The principle is the same as that of hoists, etc., but hoists can move horizontally, while an electric winch is fixed.
There are different sizes depending on the application, ranging from small portable winches to large stationary winches.
As mentioned above, electric winches are used for lifting and lowering heavy objects, vehicles, and vessels. Installing electric winches above work sites to raise and lower heavy objects improves work efficiency and facilitates smooth operation. It also reduces the risk of accidents that can occur when lifting by hand.
Electric winches can be attached to a truck to recover a vehicle that has gone off the road and fallen down a cliff. They can also be used to bring a vessel to shore by attaching a hook to both the vessel and the shore and hoisting it up.
The principle of operation of electric winches is that the drum is rotated by a motor (electricity) and a rope or wire is wound around it to pull an object. The motor attached to an electric winch is small, and the output of the motor by itself is small. By slowing down the motor through a speed reducer and increasing the torque, the output can be increased several times, making it possible to pull heavy objects. A hook is attached to the end of the wire, which is hooked onto the object to be pulled. The type with a hook on the main body is used by hooking the hook on the side to be fixed. The type that is fixed to the beam instead of hooks is fixed to the beam with bolts, nuts, etc.
The electric winches to be used are selected according to the weight of the object to be pulled. It is important to check the specifications of various components, such as the output (kW) of the motor, the material and thickness of the rope and wire used, and the load capacity of the hook, before selecting the winch.
In the event of a sudden accident, the winch may be useful because it can be used in a confined space. If equipped on the back of a truck, it can be useful in an emergency.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Columbus McKinnon Corporation, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of intelligent motion products used for automation, conveyance, lifting, and linear motion. Its product range includes handheld transmitters, flexible chain conveyors, lever hoists, industrial linear actuators, and pallet systems used in several industries, including aerospace, entertainment, automotive, metals production, and pharmaceutical. The company is ISO 9001 certified and has manufacturing facilities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. It has several brands, including STAHL Crane Systems, Dorner Conveyors, Duff-Norton, Magnetek, and Unified Industries.
Duff-Norton is a division of Columbus McKinnon Corp and was originally founded in 1883, now headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duff-Norton is an automation machinery manufacturer for aerospace, defense, automotive, entertainment, pharmaceutical, food processing, paper, energy, rail/road, and energy supply industries. Duff-Norton manufactures standard and customer-designed screw jacks (mechanical actuators), linear actuators (electro-mechanical actuators), modulator actuators, swivel joints, electric cylinders, rotary unions (rotating joints), acme and ball screws, nuts and rail maintenance equipment to customers globally.
Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Co., Inc., founded in 1887 in St. Louis, Missouri, US, is the designer and manufacturer of marine deck equipment. Some of the company's products include anchor windlasses, winches, capstans, and deck fitting used in railroad, military, refinery, and marine industries. It also offers corrosive-resistant and secure barge coaming ladders used for maintenance and cleaning. It provides waterjet cutting, capstan repair, exchange, and customization services. Also, the company is certified under ISO 9001:2015.
Toyo Koken K.K., established on February 11, 1957, in Yokohama, Japan, is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of general-purpose machinery tools. The company's product range includes balancers, and electric winches such as BABY HOIST, MIGHTY PULLER, and KEEPER. These tools find extensive applications in several industrial sectors, optimizing both efficiency and safety. It primarily serves industries like construction, machinery, and robotics. Beyond its core production, the company offers design, construction, and sales services related to winches, hoists, and industrial robots.
KÖSTER, founded in Germany in 1863, is a manufacturer of cast components, cable winches, and propeller pumps. The company provides assembly services for its products, overhaul services, which involve inspecting, repairing, and improving to extend the lifespan of its products, and service and installation vehicles equipped for various tasks, from lifting gear to welding equipment, allowing it to provide on-site services. In addition to that, the company has been certified according to DIN EN 9001 since 1995.
Peter Prinzing GmbH, founded in Germany in 1910, is a medium-sized manufacturer of industrial safety products. The company produces various products, including manure scrapers, rounding machines, flanging machines, and sheet metal working machines that allow customers to round, cut, bead, flange, and fold sheet metal. Its services include dung removal systems for transporting solid manure and slurry for cattle, pig, hen, and horse stables and subcontracting services for clients in the agricultural and industrial sectors.
IMER International SpA, established in 1962 and headquartered in Poggibonsi, Italy, is a construction site equipment designer and manufacturer. The company manufactures concrete mixers, mortar mixers, and floor-screed conveyors. It also offers portable mini-scissor lifts, electric scissor lifts, and diesel-electric scissor lifts. The company offers industrial solutions for the production, transport, and lay of concrete, including truck mixers, earth moving machinery, and concrete production plants. Its services include after-sales maintenance and repairs through its network of support providers.
ADC, founded in France in 1919, is a manufacturer of lifting and handling equipment for various industries, including automotive, crafts, and aeronautics. Some of the key products offered by the company include integration of radio control with or without pendant control box, single-girder overhead cranes, double-girder overhead cranes, customized overhead cranes, and standard options: 3-position lock, rotation brake, and hoist. The company also offers a software solution that leverages the Internet of Things and collects, stores, and analyzes usage data from lifting equipment to improve safety and availability.
Carl Stahl Hebetechnik GmbH is a manufacturer of lifting and load suspension equipment that was originally founded in 1880 as a rope-making facility in Süßen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company primarily produces specialized lifting equipment such as application-specific ropes, tripod or workshop cranes, and series hoists. It also offers stainless steel accessories, load restraint systems, and industrial-grade personal protective equipment. The company chiefly serves clients in the food and beverage, construction, and logistics industries.
Zollern GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1708 and headquartered in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, is a manufacturer of industrial solutions. The company's industrial solutions include drive technology, such as gear boxes, investment casting, and steel profiles. It also provides custom automation solutions for industries that include aviation, new energy, and large-scale railways. Its brands include Zollern, Dorstener, and Ruckle. Its services include project management, custom design, engineering, and manufacture of equipment, as well as the supply of parts.
The Patterson Company is a designer and manufacturer of equipment for heavy duty towing and lifting operations that is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was established in 1858. The company offers a wide range of industrial equipment, including winches, fairleads and chocks, davit cranes, capstans and ratchet turnbuckles. Its products are used in numerous industries, including the construction, manufacturing, marine, wastewater management and mining industries. The company offers custom design and engineering services, and can modify products to fit the specifications of particular applications, with adjustments such as extended reach on a boom or a specific type of corrosion protection.
Hoist UK, established in 2006, is a manufacturer and supplier of lifting equipment based in Merseyside, UK. The company's service portfolio includes the installation and repair of mechanical and electrical lifting equipment including rigging hoist controllers, aerial performer winches, pulleys and grind stands. Its products are used in processing plants, entertainment, robotics institutions and industries that use mobile gantries. The Wirral Chamber of Commerce named Hoist UK as the business of the year in 2017. The company is a member of LEEA, the representative body of companies in the lifting sector.
Hebei Kunda Hoisting Equipment Co., Ltd., founded in 1996 and based in Ranique City, Hebei Province, China, is a manufacturer of lifting and material handling equipment. The range of goods offered by the company comprises electric chain hoists, single-phase mini-electric hoists, manual trolleys, European end beams and reducers, cantilever cranes, etc. The company has already passed the BSCI certification system and has been awarded GOLD status by the SGS supplier verification programme. All goods have obtained a CE certificate; in particular, the manual chain hoist, lever hoist, and small electric hoist have obtained TUV GS and PAHs certificates.
EUROCRANE GLOBAL, established in 2007 and based in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer and distributor of cranes and material handling products. The company also specialises in engineering machinery components, gearbox equipment, and electric hoists. It produces an electric chain hoist, an electric wire rope hoist, an open winch, a single-girder overhead crane, a double-girder overhead crane, and an explosion-proof crane. The company's products are used in manufacturing, transportation and logistics, papermaking, automobiles and ships, and aeronautics. The IS09001, ISO14001, CE, TUV, GB-certified company offers services to more than 5,000 medium- and high-end customers all over the world.
Taixing Expansion Marine Equipment, founded in China in 2016, is a manufacturer and supplier of customized deck equipment and handling solutions. The company specializes in marine winches, anchor windlasses, mooring winches, positioning winches, and towing winches. It is also able to provide radio communication and navigational aid solutions, products, and technical services for clients such as marine operators and owners, port authorities and terminal operators, marine engineering and design firms, as well as naval and defense organizations.
Kaiser AG, a company founded in 1913 and based in Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in excavators and vehicles. The company's product portfolio includes road-rail excavators, dry vacuum vehicles, and mobile walking excavators. These products are used in various sectors, including construction, environmental services, and the mining industry. The company provides services including technical support, training on the use of its products, and maintenance, with global locations in various countries including the United States, Slovakia, and Finland.
Ranking as of June 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duff-Norton |
19.8%
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| 2 | Carl Stahl Hebetechnik GmbH |
10.4%
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| 3 | Columbus McKinnon Corporation |
8.5%
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| 4 | KÖSTER GmbH & Co.KG |
8.0%
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| 5 | Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Co., Inc. |
7.5%
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| 6 | Patterson Manufacturing |
7.1%
|
| 7 | IMER International SpA |
5.7%
|
| 8 | Toyo koken k.k. |
5.7%
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| 9 | Peter Prinzing GmbH |
4.7%
|
| 10 | ZOLLERN GmbH & Co. KG |
4.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electric winch page as of June 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 25.0% |
|
China
|
3 | 25.0% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 16.7% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 8.3% |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.3% |
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