Remote
Remote
Fewer walks, more control: operate the winch exactly where you are. Accessories like the throttle actuator or auxiliary winch can also be controlled by remote.
Remote-controlled winch
KGD 85 SA Modern, safe, fully matured. The gold standard of the chain winch.
Electro-hydraulic with rope unwinding and SBS: the remote-controlled winch for comfortable one-man work in the forest. Plug-and-play for the remote system of your choice.
Family business since 1972
8,5 t
Pulling force
1.900 / 2.000 / 2.200 mm
Blade width
667 / 718 kg
Weight
Plug-and-play
for remote
Rope unwinding
as standard
Remote-controlled winch
How the winch works for you
Rope unwinding
Rope unwinding
Let the winch work even more efficiently for you. Rope unwinding lays the wire rope out automatically. No more tiresome, repeated pulling.
Special brake system (SBS)
Rope stays taut, load stays calm.
Instead of on/off, the SBS brake can be opened in a metered way. When you drive forward with the tractor, the load moves along under tension. The brake releases only enough to keep the rope taut. No slackening, no jerky tightening.
Haul heavy loads in stages even with a light tractor, the front axle stays down.
Sequence · pulling in · driving forward · load stays under tension
Well thought-out details
What sets the winch apart in the forest
Details that make the difference in practice, developed with 50 years of experience.
Operation
Lower rope in-feed
The lower rope in-feed is secured and can be operated quickly and easily.
Equipment
Chainsaw holder
Every winch comes standard with a sturdy chainsaw holder.
Equipment
Hookaroon holder
The hookaroon is safely stowed, always within reach and easy to transport.
Equipment
Plenty of storage for chains
Generously and sensibly positioned chain catches keep things tidy and make work efficient.
Storage
Room for accessories
Add-ons like canister holders or auxiliary winches can be retrofitted at any time without hassle.
Safety
Clear view
A large, low-set protective grille gives a clear view at all times.
Configure this winch
Blade width, remote system, accessories: you tell us what you need, we reply with options and a price as soon as possible.
Remote system
Our remote controls
Remote control
Holzleitner remote system
Entry-level remote: push-button control, small transmitter. For occasional users.
Remote control
Terra FA5 remote system
Professional remote: the KGD standard, developed with Terra, specifically designed for the SBS function.
Accessories
What you can combine with it
Holder
Chainsaw holder with canister holder incl. double canister (6 l + 3 l)
Combi holder: chainsaw on top + double canister with 6 l special fuel plus 3 l chain oil below. Everything within reach, nothing slips.
Safety
Königswieser crown (chain catch)
Universal chain holder for choker and snow chains. Mountable on the timber blade or directly on the winch blade. “Every king needs a crown.”
Safety
Limit switch
Automatically interrupts the pull signal when the rope is fully wound in, no rope chewing on the drum.
Equipment
Pulley package (ULR package)
Two sizes: up to 5.5 t (€ 250) and up to 10.5 t (€ 350).
Hydraulics
Throttle actuator
Electric linear actuator, moves the tractor’s throttle linkage up and down by remote. Saves diesel and speeds up rope unwinding.
Safety
Tilt sensor
Tilt-angle switch, interrupts pulling when a tilt angle is exceeded. Does NOT replace stable, secure positioning.
Forestry technology with common sense
Königswieser is a specialist in forestry winches.
As a family business we produce, repair and service our winches in Austria, since 1972.
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3 years
3-year manufacturer’s warranty
On everything we make, carried out directly by the Königswieser workshop.
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For life
Lifetime spare-parts availability
We supply our winches for a lifetime. The oldest machine still supplied is the SW 0 from 1974.
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Service AT
Service from Austria
Direct contact with our experts, in German, without a translator and without a middleman.
3 years
For life
Service AT
Our KGD 65 SA took 1st place in the chain winch comparison test by landwirt-media.com. That know-how goes into every one of our models.
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Tech data
KGD 85 SA in detail
All blade widths, weights and drive figures for your planning.
| Type | Remote-controlled winch |
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| Pulling force (max.) | 8,5 t |
| Rope speed | 0,6 m/s |
| Rope capacities | ⌀ 12 mm: 150 m · ⌀ 13 mm: 120 m · ⌀ 14 mm: 105 m |
| Blade width | 1.900 / 2.000 / 2.200 mm |
| Mounting category | II + III |
| Weight | 667 / 718 kg |
| Rope unwinding | Standard (deselectable in the configurator) |
| Remote system | Several models available (accessory) |
| SBS brake system | Standard |
Subject to technical changes. Full data sheet with all rope capacities per diameter by e-mail on request.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Remote-controlled winch type
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What is the difference between SA and Q?
SA is the remote-controlled winch with the drum parallel to the blade, rope unwinding and SBS as standard. Q is the cross-drum winch with the drum crosswise to the blade, clean winding quality, pressure roller, also SBS as standard.
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What is the SBS special brake system?
Instead of “on/off”, the SBS brake can be opened in stages, only as far as you need. When pulling in, on the slope or driving forward, the load stays calm and the front axle down.
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Is remote included or an accessory?
The remote control is an accessory, not fitted from the factory. SA models are prepared plug-and-play (remote-compatible), the remote system comes separately. Several models available. details on the remote page.
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What is rope unwinding and do I need it?
A mechanism that pays out the rope hydraulically. You don’t have to pay it out by hand. Anyone working alone on the slope or pulling long ropes saves a lot of walking and effort.
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How long is the warranty?
3-year manufacturer’s warranty on everything made in-house. Service by the Königswieser workshop in Vorchdorf.
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How long can I get spare parts?
For life. The oldest machine still supplied is the SW 0 from 1974.
Request a quote now
Blade width, remote system, accessories: you tell us what you need, we reply with options and a price as soon as possible.