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  Cut Snake Winch  

Amp for amp, this may be the world's most powerful winch. The Cut Snake Winch generates 2,700kgs (6,000lbs) of line pull at an incredibly efficient power draw of just 67 amps. Other winches with similar pulling capacity typically consume 400 to 500 amps. The Cut Snake Winch will not drain your vehicle battery as fast as other winches, which is a critical consideration in emergency and off-road recovery situations. What's the secret? The Cut Snake Winch is an hydraulic-electric hybrid based on unique patented technology. It blends the best aspects of both electrical and fluid-driven winches. The standard unit is operated by a wireless remote and keeps working even when fully submerged in water. Custom units can be built. "... the best thing that has happened to winching since the rope was invented." John Denman, Overlander 4WD Magazine

  Facts in Brief  
Two Standard Sizes:
Cut Snake 275 - 6,000lbs line pull - Hydraulic-Electric 2lt
Cut Snake 375 - 12,000lbs line pull - Belt Drive 6lt
Cut Snake 275 - Hydraulic-Electric 2lt
Line Pull Line Speed ft. Motor Amps Layer lbs
0 30 12 1 6,000
1,000 14 16 2 5,400
1,500 8.6 22 3 4,700
2,000 6.9 28 4 4,200
3,000 5.7 34 5 3,700
4,000 4.3 42    
5,000 3.7 51    
6,000 3 67    
Cut Snake 375 - Belt Drive 6lt
Line Pull Line Speed ft. Motor Amps Layer lbs
0 45 2.5 1 12,500
2,000 40 2.5 2 11,400
4,000 37 2.5 3 10,300
6,000 30 2.5 4 9,400
8,000 15 2.5 5 9,250
10,000 14 2.5    
12,000 10 2.5    

For Vehicle Size
The standard 275 model is suitable for most 4WDs, SUVs, small trucks, vans and utility vehicles, while the 375 suits larger vans and small to medium trucks. Custom building is possible.

Unique Patented Technology

The Cut Snake is an electro-hydraulic hybrid winch using unique patented technology. It combines the best aspects of both electrical winches and fluid-driven winches. Patented in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia

Very Low Battery Draw
Under load the Cut Snake has a 65 amp draw from the vehicle battery. Compare this to 400 to 500 amps typically used by other winches of similar capacity

Remote Operation
Standard model is operated by cordless radio remote, meaning the operator can stand well clear of the winching danger zone - an important safety feature

Free Spooling
Free spooling for cable run out - automatic engagement of winch spool via remote controller

Spool Engagement Under Load
Positive spool engagement at all times while under load

Hydraulic Overload Protection
Hydraulic overload protection eliminates motor burnout problems of other winches

Bi-Directional Control
Power control of cable in both directions - draw in and let out

Works Underwater or Under-mud
Hydraulic winch motor is fully sealed and capable of working when fully submerged in water or mud

Taper Bearings
Timkin taper bearings on winch spool drive

Protected Components
All electronic wiring and solenoids mounted within the engine bay away from harsh operating environments

Low Voltage Cut Out
Low voltage sensor and cut out ensures enough battery charge is left to cold start vehicle

Hydraulic Outlets
Hydraulic outlets for jacks and tools

Unit Weight
30kgs (66lbs)

Double Safety
Double safety braking with internal disk brake and double over center valves

Superb Quality
Highest quality standards of materials and engineering.