Universal Winch | CBS C-821 Hydraulic Winch
uNIVERSAL HYDRAULIC WINCH
CBS C-821 Winch | CBS Products
The CBS C-821 Universal Hydraulic winch is a versatile solution specifically designed to offer constant pulling tension of a double capstan drive and the flexibility of a direct drive drum in one machine.
Designed to tow behind a double capstan drive, the Universal Hydraulic Winch employs a powerful petrol engine mounted with associated hydraulics on a sturdy trailer unit. Precise hydraulic controls allow easy operation through one fail-safe lever.
Thorne & Derrick International distribute the most extensive range of Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment to enable the installation or stringing of low, medium and high voltage power cables and conductors into underground trench, duct or pylon towers.

Universal Hydraulic Winch | CBS-C-821
The winch employs a powerful petrol engine mounted with associated hydraulic on a sturdy trailer unit. The precise hydraulic controls allow easy operation through one fail-safe lever. Ideally suited for ABC erection, 11/33kV stringing work conductor recovery and underground cable handling.
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C-821 winch Key Features
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- Hydraulic Control: The winch is operated via a hydraulic circuit on a trailer unit, allowing for precise control during operation, enhancing efficiency and safety.
- Flexibility:Â In the winch it has the flexibility of the direct drive drum in one machine.
- Stability: Operational stability is ensured through the use of ground anchors attached to the towbar or by securing the winch with the towing vehicle itself, thus providing a secure base during operation
Winch Specification
Length | 2844mm |
Width | 1420mm |
Height | 1480mm |
Weight | 455kg |
Hydraulic Winch
Applications
The CBS-C-821 Universal winch is particularly useful for overhead line engineers working on power lines and communication cables. Its ability to handle different conductor materials and configurations makes it suitable for a range of projects in the electrical utilities and telecommunications sectors.
The CBS Universal Hydraulic Winch is useful for industrial applications. It’s powerful petrol engine mounted with associated hydraulic on a sturdy trailer unit. These allow easy operation through one fail-safe lever.
Ideally suited for ABC erection, 11/33kV stringing work, conductor recovery, and underground cable handling.
Winch Ordering Information
C-821-02 | 700mm diameter drum fitted with 400mm of 8mm Paraline Rope |
C-821-03 | 700mm diameter drum fitted with 600mm of 8mm Paraline Rope |
C-A1-680-27 | Split Drum |
C-821-14 | Waterproof Cover |
Underground Cable & Overhead Lines | LV MV HV EHV
Thorne & Derrick International distribute the most extensive range of Cable Installation Equipment to enable the pulling-in, laying and cutting of LV MV HV underground power cables (trench or duct) and stringing of overhead line conductors typically at 132kV, 275kV and 400kV transmission voltages – products and plant is also supplied for winching cables, fibre optic blowing, subsea trenching, offshore umbilical installations and pulling armoured cables onto cable tray. From OHL tower to MV HV substation, we supply LV HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt– this includes the most extensive range of Ex Stock Innovation Tooling to facilitate safe and reliable preparation, termination, jointing and installation of cables.