Forestry technology with common sense.
Rugged winches for tractors of any age and size. Developed and manufactured in Vorchdorf, Upper Austria, with lifetime spare-parts availability.
The new timber blade
Developed with holzquelle. A unique concept for accessories and weight. Pre-order now and secure the early-bird discount!
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That know-how goes into every one of our models.
The winch specialist!
A third-generation family business. We develop, assemble and repair our winches in Austria, from design to spare part.
Not a corporate chain, but a family business with short paths. When you call, you talk to someone who has worked with the winches for years.
Which design suits you?
Three designs — one fits your tractor and use. Unsure? Then get advice.
The wire rope comes to you!
The auxiliary winch pulls your main winch’s wire rope to you and saves you effort. It is remote-controllable and compatible with most tractors with a hydraulic unit.
Frequently asked questions
What buyers most often want to know — short and honest.
Frequently asked questions
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Where can I buy a KGD winch?
You buy KGD winches exclusively through authorised specialist dealers — no direct sales. Dealers are in Austria, Germany, Italy, France and the Czech Republic. Find your nearest dealer via the dealer search on our website.
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How do I get a price / a price list?
We send price lists on request — because every machine is configured individually. Blade width, rope type and accessories affect the final price. Send us briefly what you’re looking for — you get a concrete quote, not a non-binding PDF.
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How long is the warranty on a KGD winch?
KGD grants a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty on all its own components — from the date of purchase. Material and workmanship defects are covered; wear parts and damage from improper use are excluded. Separate from this is the lifetime spare-parts availability: it applies regardless of the warranty period and ensures that spare parts remain permanently available even for older machines.
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How long can I get spare parts for my KGD winch?
Lifetime spare-parts availability — even for machines built as far back as 1974. The oldest KGD winch we still supply today is an SW 0 from 1974 — brake bands available, no problem. No other forestry winch manufacturer offers that: with a capital investment that runs for 20–30 years, what counts is whether you can still get parts in 15 years. All drawings since 1972 are archived.
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Are KGD winches manufactured in Austria or Slovenia?
Developed and finished in Vorchdorf, Upper Austria — not in Slovenia. Design, prototyping and final assembly take place 100 % in our Vorchdorf plant. Individual bought-in parts come from mixed origins — which is why we say “developed and finished in Austria”.
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How heavy may the winch be for my compact tractor?
Rule of thumb: the winch’s own weight should not exceed 20–25 % of the tractor weight, so the front axle doesn’t lift. The KGD 35 M weighs from 239 kg. Exact figures are in the data sheet or on request.