{"id":3054,"date":"2026-05-13T11:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/landwirt-vergleichstest-2025-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T06:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:19:37","slug":"landwirt-comparison-test-2025-how-the-kgd-65-sa-performed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/landwirt-comparison-test-2025-how-the-kgd-65-sa-performed\/","title":{"rendered":"Landwirt comparison test 2025 \u2014 how the KGD 65 SA performed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Forestry winch<\/span>\n \u203a<\/span>\n Landwirt comparison test 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n

Comparison test 2025 \u00b7 chain winch category<\/p>\n \n

\n LANDWIRT magazine tested us.<\/em>\n <\/h1>\n\n

In the big 2025 comparison test, the Austrian magazine LANDWIRT, together with BLT Wieselburg, FAST Traunkirchen, SVS and AUVA, tested a total of 17 winches in the 6- to 8-tonne class. We took part with two machines \u2014 the KGD 65 SA and the HW1-left auxiliary winch. Here we report what came out of it.<\/p>\n \n

\n 17 winches<\/strong> \u00b7 9 skidding winches + 8 auxiliary winches<\/span>\n 4 partners<\/strong> \u00b7 BLT \u00b7 FAST \u00b7 SVS \u00b7 AUVA<\/span>\n 5-hour endurance test<\/strong> \u00b7 on the BLT Wieselburg test rig<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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What it\u2019s about<\/p>

1. Platz im Landwirt-Seilwindenvergleichstest 2025, Kategorie Kettenwinden.<\/h2> <\/div>\n \n
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The KGD 65 SA<\/strong> took 1st place in the chain winch category \u2014 with an overall grade of 1.6 ahead of Uniforest 65Hpro and Krpan 7 EHP (both 1.7). It was tested not in the showroom but in the forest: a practical course with a 90 hp tractor and a 2-tonne beech log, a 5-hour endurance test on the BLT Wieselburg<\/strong> test rig, plus safety checks by SVS and AUVA.<\/p>\n

We report the test as it is \u2014 with the tester\u2019s finding and original quotes from the issue. The LANDWIRT special edition is available as the full test report to read at LANDWIRT<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

Source: Paar, Johannes \u2014 Landwirt winch comparison test 2025\/26: comparison test of forestry winches in the 6\u20138 t class.<\/em> LANDWIRT no. 1\/2026, pp. 74\u201389.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The three key figures<\/p>

1st place, 1.6 overall grade, 5-hour endurance test.<\/h2>

Three numbers that carry the test result. Click each number for the story behind it.<\/p> <\/div>\n \n

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\n 1st place, chain winch category<\/summary>\n

The KGD 65 SA took 1st place in the chain winch category \u2014 ahead of Uniforest 65Hpro and Krpan 7 EHP (both 1.7), Tajfun EGV 65 AHK SG (1.8) and Holzknecht HS 66 P (1.9). It was tested not in the showroom but in the forest, on the test rig and by the insurance institutions.<\/p>\n

Chain winch category<\/p>\n <\/details>\n

\n Overall grade 1.6<\/summary>\n

A narrow lead of 0.1 points over the competition \u2014 but at the top. Rating scale like school grades: 1.0 is very good, 5.0 is inadequate. Practical suitability, function, safety, maintenance and serviceability were assessed together.<\/p>\n

ahead of 1.7 (Uniforest 65Hpro, Krpan 7 EHP)<\/p>\n <\/details>\n

\n 5-hour endurance test passed<\/summary>\n

On the BLT Wieselburg test rig, every winch ran under full load. KGD voluntarily went into an extended endurance test \u2014 beyond the mandatory duration. The tester\u2019s verdict on the KGD 65 SA verbatim: passed, 1 rope break, rope cage had to be reground, low weight, easy operation.<\/p>\n

BLT Wieselburg, voluntarily extended<\/p>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n \n

Source: Paar, Johannes \u2014 Landwirt winch comparison test 2025\/26. LANDWIRT no. 1\/2026, pp. 74\u201389.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

\n How it was tested<\/span>\n

Three pillars \u2014 forest, test rig, safety.<\/h2>\n

Practical part at FAST Traunkirchen, measured values at BLT Wieselburg, safety check by SVS and AUVA.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Three pillars<\/p>

How it was tested \u2014 practice, test rig, safety.<\/h2>

Three institutes with different focuses jointly carried the test: FAST Traunkirchen for the forest, BLT Wieselburg for the measurements, SVS and AUVA for safety.<\/p> <\/div>\n \n

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Practical course<\/div>

9Tasks<\/small><\/p>

Carrier vehicle Steyr Kompakt 4090 (90 hp), load two beech logs totalling 2.5 solid cubic metres and around 2 tonnes. An experienced driver completed the same nine tasks with every winch \u2014 mounting, attaching, normal\/lateral\/steep pull-in, work with the auxiliary winch, load transport in the skid trail and on the forest road, piling.<\/p> <\/article>\n

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BLT Wieselburg<\/div>

5 hEndurance test<\/small><\/p>

On the BLT Wieselburg test rig, every winch ran under full load. KGD voluntarily went into an extended endurance test \u2014 beyond the mandatory duration. The tester\u2019s verdict on the KGD 65 SA: \u201cpassed \u2014 1 rope break, rope cage had to be reground, low weight, easy operation.\u201d<\/p> <\/article>\n

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SVS & AUVA<\/div>

2Insurance institutions<\/small><\/p>

The Austrian insurance institutions SVS (social insurance for the self-employed) and AUVA (general accident insurance institution) checked the machines for safety, maintenance and serviceability \u2014 controls, protective grille, accessibility of lubrication points and hydraulic connections.<\/p> <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

\n The result<\/span>\n

Chain winch category \u2014 KGD 65 SA in 1st place.<\/h2>\n

The official rating table from the LANDWIRT issue.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/th>Manufacturer<\/th>Model<\/th>Overall impression<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\u2605 1<\/strong><\/td>K\u00f6nigswieser<\/strong><\/td>KGD 65 SA<\/strong><\/td>1,6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Uniforest<\/td>65Hpro<\/td>1,7<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Krpan<\/td>7 EHP<\/td>1,7<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Tajfun<\/td>EGV 65 AHK SG<\/td>1,8<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Holzknecht<\/td>HS 66 P<\/td>1,9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Rating scale 1.0 (very good) to 5.0 (unsatisfactory). Source: LANDWIRT no. 1\/2026, pp. 74\u201389.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n What the testers wrote<\/span>\n

\u201cThe durable one\u201d \u2014 KGD 65 SA in the tester\u2019s words.<\/h2>\n

Three detailed praises 1:1 from the LANDWIRT issue.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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LANDWIRT rating<\/p>

What the testers praised about the KGD 65 SA.<\/h2>

\u201cThe KGD 65 SA chain-wheel winch from K\u00f6nigswieser worked reliably in the test. The hydraulic functions for rope unwinding and the in-feed brake responded precisely.\u201d \u2014 that\u2019s how the LANDWIRT article on the KGD 65 SA opens. Three detailed praises from the issue:<\/p> <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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Plus 1<\/p>

Compact design.<\/h3>

Tester\u2019s words: \u201ccompact design\u201d. At 566 kg test weight and 1,700 mm blade width, one of the more compact machines in the category \u2014 practical for tighter forest roads and smaller tractors from 65 hp.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/article>\n

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Plus 2<\/p>

Almost no drop in pulling force.<\/h3>

Tester\u2019s words: \u201calmost no drop in pulling force due to low overlap\u201d. The overlap between clutch and brake is fine-tuned so the winch passes its pulling force cleanly to the log \u2014 no \u201cbreathing\u201d in the drivetrain.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/article>\n

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Plus 3<\/p>

Good rear visibility despite the auxiliary winch.<\/h3>

Tester\u2019s words: \u201cgood rear visibility despite the auxiliary winch\u201d. Even with the HW1 in its bracket, the driver stays oriented when reversing \u2014 a detail that regularly makes the difference in the forest.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

\n The equipment in detail<\/span>\n

Three detailed praises that got particular space in the issue.<\/h2>\n

Limit switch, Terra remote and K\u00f6nigswieser crown \u2014 the testers specifically mentioned all three in practical use.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Limit switch in the upper rope-inlet roller<\/h3>\n\n\n

Automatically stops the pull-in as soon as the roller reaches the log end. A safety detail that worked reliably in the practical test. Tester\u2019s words: \u201cThe limit switch in the upper rope-inlet roller automatically stops the pull-in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Terra FA5 remote control<\/h3>\n\n\n

Tester\u2019s words: \u201cThe compact Terra remote with a permanently fitted battery fulfils all required functions.\u201d The remote control is an accessory, not fitted from the factory \u2014 combinable as an option with the KGD 65 SA. More on this: remote-controlled winch hub.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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K\u00f6nigswieser crown (chain catch)<\/h3>\n\n\n

Universal chain holder on the winch blade \u2014 choker chains within reach, hung cleanly side by side. Tester\u2019s finding: \u201cworked reliably in the test.\u201d \u201cEvery king needs a crown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Two more options that ran cleanly in the test \u2014 the lower-link extensions that widen the mounting geometry on larger tractors, and the bolt-on hydraulic motor for front mounting that makes the winch independent of a front PTO (typical for Unimog, Metrac and remote-controlled crawlers). LANDWIRT\u2019s words on both: \u201cworked reliably in the test.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power transmission<\/h4>\n\n\n

Two roller chains with an intermediate stage transfer the PTO power to the rope drum. A third roller chain drives the hydraulic pump. An automatic chain tensioner for all three chains works reliably.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Rope unwinding<\/h4>\n\n\n

A hydraulic motor in the upper rope-inlet roller drives the rope unwinding. The rope is guided through a spring-loaded pressure roller \u2014 this gives a clean, even rope inlet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Service<\/h4>\n\n\n

Tester\u2019s words: \u201cMaintenance effort for the K\u00f6nigswieser winch is low.\u201d Only the upper rope pulley and the roller-chain drives need regular lubrication and the oil level checking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n Technical data<\/span>\n

KGD 65 SA \u2014 the measured values from the issue.<\/h2>\n

Manufacturer\u2019s figure and the actual measurement by BLT Wieselburg.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturer \/ model<\/strong><\/td>K\u00f6nigswieser KGD 65 SA<\/td><\/tr>
Drive<\/strong><\/td>Chain wheel<\/td><\/tr>
Rope<\/strong><\/td>80 m \u00b7 \u00f8 11 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Pulling force, bottom layer<\/strong><\/td>Manufacturer 65 kN \u00b7 BLT measurement 64 kN<\/td><\/tr>
Pulling force, top layer<\/strong><\/td>Manufacturer 41 kN \u00b7 BLT measurement 46 kN<\/td><\/tr>
Blade width<\/strong><\/td>1.700 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight (as tested)<\/strong><\/td>566 kg<\/td><\/tr>
5-hour endurance test BLT Wieselburg<\/strong><\/td>passed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
\n Bonus<\/span>\n

The HW1-left auxiliary winch \u2014 \u201cthe functional one\u201d.<\/h2>\n

Our auxiliary winch was also part of the LANDWIRT test. Here in brief.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Auxiliary winch HW1-left<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe K\u00f6nigswieser auxiliary winch impressed with clean rope guidance and simple control.\u201d<\/p>LANDWIRT magazine, p. 8<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

This is how the LANDWIRT article on the HW1 opens. Further in the issue: \u201cOperation and control are intuitive, the functional sequence convinced in the test. Overall, the HW1 presents itself as a solid and practical solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

What the testers praised: clean rope guidance, simple and intuitive control, reliable functional sequence in the practical test. Pulling forces were slightly below the manufacturer\u2019s figures but fulfilled the function in the practical test.<\/p>\n\n\n

What they noted as a weakness: the drum and mast head can be removed but are hard to reach. Tester\u2019s words: \u201cthere was room for improvement in handling during mounting and dismantling.\u201d More on the auxiliary winch HW1.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

In the 2025 Landwirt comparison test (LANDWIRT no. 1\/2026) the K\u00f6nigswieser KGD 65 SA achieved 1st place in the chain winch category with an overall grade of 1.6 \u2014 ahead of Uniforest 65Hpro and Krpan 7 EHP (both 1.7), Tajfun EGV 65 AHK SG (1.8) and Holzknecht HS 66 P (1.9). The testers described the machine as a \u201crobust, functional winch with practical equipment and high operating comfort\u201d. The full test with all 17 machines appears in the LANDWIRT special edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rank Manufacturer Model Overall impression \u2605 1 K\u00f6nigswieser KGD 65 SA 1,6 2 Uniforest 65Hpro 1,7 2 Krpan 7 EHP 1,7 4 Tajfun EGV 65 AHK SG 1,8 5 Holzknecht HS 66 P 1,9 Rating scale 1.0 (very good) to 5.0 (unsatisfactory). Source: LANDWIRT no. 1\/2026, pp. 74\u201389. Limit switch in the upper rope-inlet roller […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Landwirt-Vergleichstest 2025: 1. Platz Kettenwinden \u2014 KGD 65 SA | KGD","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3054","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3054"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4855,"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3054\/revisions\/4855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagingkgd.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}