Fransgård's winches are made and developed in close collaboration with the end user. The winch is continuously developed and updated based on the experience of the many end users worldwide. This makes the winch a highly effective and attractive product for both professional and hobby foresters.
The simple and efficient design of the mechanical parts makes the winch very economical in operation and replacement of wearing parts. The winch has a very easy and simple operation, which means that a new user quickly becomes familiar with the operation of the winch.
The steel wire is the most commonly used wear part. Its lifetime can be extended by using chains for mounting around the log. The sliding clutch ensures that the winch and tractor are not unnecessarily overloaded by pulls greater than the winch's capacity.
Important! There must always be a load on the wire during winding, otherwise the loosely wound wire must be pulled out again before a new load is applied to it.
Technical data: | V-3021 | V-3521 | V-4021 | V-5021 | V-6521 |
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Tractive force | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg | 4,000 kg | 5,000 kg | 6,500 kg |
Weight | 175 kg | 185 kg | 298 kg | 312 kg | 441 kg |
Wire capacity | |||||
Diameter | 8 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 11 mm |
Length/recommended length | 45/40 mtr | 45/40 mtr | 60/50 mtr | 60/50 mtr | 60/50 mtr |
Wire breaking strength | 5,245 kg | 5,245 kg | 8,200 kg | 8,200 kg | 9,920 kg |
Retraction rate per sec. (540 rpm) | 0.6-1.5 m | 0.6-1.5 m | 0.6-1.5 m | 0.6-1.5 m | 0.6-1.5 m |
Height (incl. grill) | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | 1.75 mtr | 1.85 cm | 2.15 mtr |
Protective grill | 71x104 cm | 71x104 cm | 71x104 cm | 71x104 cm | 71x104 cm |
Top roller | 120 cm | 130 cm | 150 cm | 160 cm | 180 cm |
Bottom roller (accessories V-3021 & 3521) | 42 cm | 48 cm | 75 cm | 85 cm | 85 cm |
Dozerblade | 38x100 cm | 49x125 cm | 55x150 cm | 65x150 cm | 70x150 cm |
PTO axle height | 38 cm | 49 cm | 50 cm | 60 cm | 57 cm |
3-point suspension | Cat I | Cat I | Cat I & II | Cat I & II | Cat II & III |
Tractor power approx. | 25 - 45 HP | 25 - 45 HP | 35 - 65 HP | 40 - 70 HP | 60 - 110 HP |
The wire guide on the moulded top roller box ensures that the wire is always centred on the roller while working. The wire guide also keeps the wire free of larger foreign objects, so they don't get onto the drum.
The top roller of the winch is mounted in a moulded steel box and mounted on a 25 mm axle with double ball bearings. (V-3021/V-3521 however only 20 mm and has only 1 ball bearing in the roller)
The top roller can rotate freely to either side so that it follows the wire during retraction.
The V-5021 have an axe holder as standard.
The support leg is always mounted on the winch. It is raised during the work and lowered slightly again when the winch is parked. The foot on the support leg ensures stable parking. On models V-4021; V-5021 & V-6521, the support leg is square, making it stronger.
The clutch arm is always pulled up to the welded stop, which makes it easy for the user to know when the winch is fully activated and the 3 pins in the clutch housing are positioned correctly and the winch is pulling optimally.
The green cord for activating the winch is made of weatherproof material so that it can always run freely in the pulleys mounted in the winch exchange. The exchange on the cord means that much less effort is needed to activate the winch.
The pawl brake is deactivated before pulling out the wire. The weight of the handle ensures that it remains deactivated and must be manually reactivated.
When winding in the wire, you can choose to activate the pawl brake so that it is locked if the wire runs back after winding is finished.
The PTO connector on all Fransgård Model V winches is centered on the machine to minimise the load on the PTO axle as much as possible.
The wire drum is fitted with a spring-loaded freewheel brake, which ensures that the wire drum stops rotating as soon as the extraction of the wire is stopped. This prevents loose wires from entering the wire drum.
The 2 clutch adjustment bolts, located on either side of the heavy-duty main axle, are very user-friendly when adjusting the clutch. The clutch adjustment is clearly described in the supplied manual.
The large dozerblade on the winches provides optimum resistance and ensures that the tractor stays upright during logging. The dozerblade can also be used to push the logs together.
All Fransgård winches have a safety grill as standard to protect the tractor during work. The grill is fixed with bolts that make it easier to remove when servicing the machine and replacing wearing parts.
The winch has clear yellow labels with information about the operation and lubrication points, which provides a great deal of security for the user.
The heavy-duty lift arm bracket on the V-4021, V-5021 and V-6521 has 2 standard heights for mounting lift arms to achieve the minimum possible angle on the PTO axle. V-3021 and V-3521 have only one hole in the lift arm bracket. All lift pins have 2 categories as standard.
The top of the dozerblade has 2 x 4 chain falls for extracting felled logs. The chain fall is bolted on and can be easily replaced in case of wear or defect. (Not available for V-3021 and V-3521)
As standard, the winch has one or two hooks for storing chains, sliders, etc.
The V-4021, V-5021 and V-6521 winches have a square hole in the dozerblade as standard for mounting a towbar with a ball coupling. Please note that the towbar is not approved for use on public roads.
The moulded top roller box rests on a support plate, which ensures stable wire retraction, even under heavy loads. The support plate can be greased so that the top roller turns freely from side to side.
The pivoting bottom roller on the winch provides greater safety when retracting from an oblique angle by moving the centre of gravity further down. This minimises the risk of the machine being lifted and also allows a smaller tractor to be used. The V-6521 has a closed bottom roller, which ensures that the wire cannot jump off the roller when you stop the retraction.
The extra reinforced drive chain ensures long life and minimal wear on the chain wheels, as well as fewer breakdowns. The chain is lightly lubricated from the outside with chain spray or grease. It is important not to use oil, as it will run into the clutch lining, which is riveted to the large gear.
Holder for a chain saw incl. plastic guard for the saw chain blade.
Radio control kit for wireless operation of the clutch on the winch (not the brake)
The hand-held transmitter needs 3 AA batteries.
The radio control can be retrofitted on models V-4021, V-5021 and V-6521.
Radio control kit (915 Mhz, US version) for wireless operation of the clutch on the winch (not the brake) The hand-held transmitter is charged via the supplied adapter.
The radio control can be retrofitted on models V-4021, V-5021 and V-6521.
4 m long supply cable for radio 1530/1531 for attaching directly to the tractor battery.
The supply cable has cable lugs and a 50 Amp fuse, as well as a 3-pin female connector.
Oil engine kit for hydraulic operation of V-model winches.
Mounts directly to the PTO connector on the winch.
(Hoses are not included)
Sliding hook for wire 9-13 mm
End hook for 8-11 mm wire
Towing hook
Factory installation of wire on the winch.
Factory installation of radio control 1530/1531 on winches.
Slider for 8-14 mm wire with a chain drop for 7-8 mm chain
2 m chain 7 mm with locking eye and pin (recommended up to V-3021 & 3521)
2 m chain 7 mm with C-hook and pin (recommended for V-4021 & V-5021 & V-6521)
3 m chain 7 mm with C-hook and pin (recommended for V-4021 & V-5021 & V-6521)
3 m forest chain 8 mm with C-hook and stick (recommended up to V-6521)
Bottom roller for V-3021 and V-3521
Remote roller/throwing block for 8-14 mm wire and tractive force up to 4 tonnes.
For use on sloping and angled retractions.
Closed roller so the wire does not jump off. Weight 6 kg.
For use with skewed and angled features. Closed roller so the wire does not jump off.
Remote roller/throwing block for 8-14 mm wire and tractive force up to 17 tonnes.
For use on sloping and angled retractions.
Closed roller so the wire does not jump off. Weight 4 kg.
The remote roller is made of light alloy and with carbon fiber wheels.
The remote roller is made of light metal and with carbon fiber wheels.
Loading sling 2.5 m with a breaking strength of 6 tonnes (recommended for item no. 1596)
For fitting around standing trees to avoid damaging the bark.
Loading sling 2 m with a breaking strength of 4 tonnes (recommended for item no. 1595)
For fitting around standing trees to avoid damaging the bark.
Steel wire compressed incl. end hook and stop washer.
Quality 6x25F + IWRC with steel core.
Full round and more durable, does not get pinched flat on the drum.
When ordering, state P + thickness in mm + length in meters.
Novoleen-wire incl. end hook
Low weight and very easy to pull out in the forest.
If you change from steel wire to Novoleen wire, the wire guide must always be changed
to a version with brass bushing. Please indicate this when ordering.
Instructions included.
When ordering, please state N + thickness in mm + length in metres.
Steel wire incl. end hook and stop washer.
Quality 6x26WS + IWRC with steel core.
When ordering, state thickness in mm + length in meters.
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