Heavy duty cable winch
max. 160 t | CRABster
SWF Krantechnik
Modular winch for efficient heavy load handling
New in the product family of the Mannheim-based hoisting gear specialists SWF Krantechnik is the CRABster winch, which can be used for loads up to 160 tons. CRABster is available as an individual winch or as a crane kit with components for crane construction.
- Precise and safe operation
Hoist condition monitoring system NovaMaster as overload protection with strain gauge load measuring, hoisting frequency inverter with closed loop, hoisting motor with encoder, frequency inverter controlled travelling machineries
- Optimal usage of space and equal wheel load distribution
Compact design and optimal approach dimensions, no horizontal hook movement
- Various designs
Well thought-out construction based on standardized components, calculation support via CraneMaster software
- Lower maintenance costs and short downtimes
New rope drive with tilted sheaves in the hook block for reduced rope wear, easy accessible central lubrication, just one type of hoisting motor, gear and frequency inverter per frame size








