Falcon Winch Assist
Heavy-duty forestry winches built for steep slope logging operations
Falcon Winch Assist
We believe you shouldn’t have to put your life at risk to get a job done well. We also believe in simplicity. So, when we designed the Falcon Winch Assist we focused on what matters. Safety and production are at the forefront of every Falcon Winch Assist which is why you’ll see a user-friendly interface, a one rope tethering system and the versatility of the excavator all at the turn of a key.
The Falcon Winch Assist uses the largest rope size of any Winch Assist machine currently on the market. At 1 ⅛ inch (28mm) diameter the swaged rope provides 69 tonnes of breaking strength ensuring that even shock loading will not compromise the strength or structural integrity of the rope.
Falcon equipment shipps directly form their NZ and Chille facility with full documentation and support. We coordinate logistics to get your machine operational and ready for the field.
Since 2006, DC Equipment has supported logging crews across New Zealand, as well as through established partners in Brazil, Chile, and North America, delivering reliable maintenance, repair, and after-sales service.
Our extensive network of experienced technicians supports Falcon and Madill machinery, along with a wide range of other heavy equipment. While on site, our team is equipped to undertake comprehensive servicing and repairs across most heavy machinery applications.
We recognise that downtime in forestry directly impacts production targets, crew efficiency, and overall profitability. Accordingly, our priority is to keep our customers operational by delivering fast, practical support, wherever and whenever it is required.
Our service offering includes field support via mobile technicians, backed by well-stocked parts availability, full-time workshop personnel, engineering expertise, and a dedicated product support team. Whether responding to urgent breakdowns in the field, providing technical assistance, supplying parts, or completing complex workshop-based repairs, our focus remains on minimising downtime and maximising machine productivity.
Multiple Safety Features
The Falcon Winch Assist has been designed and tested through thousands of operational hours in a wide range of slope and soil conditions. As a result, we’ve developed a number of safety features to eliminate operator risk.
- Overspeed Alarm triggering a rope management system in the Winch which automatically tensions the rope to reduce the speed, and notifies the operator to slow down
- Dual multiplate brakes on each end of the drumMovement Alarm to alert the operator if the Winch Machine experiences any movement.
- Cab Door Tamper Detection Alarm.
- Remote & local E-stops to shut the Winch Assist down in case of an emergency
- Over Tension Alarms.
- Maximum Rope Pay Out Alarm/Arrest.
- Live Feed Camera System for the Operator monitoring the engine bay and winch drum.
Simplicity Of Operation
Developed in the forest with collaboration from logging crews every step of the way means the single rope Falcon Winch Assist is engineered to be uncomplicated, simple to operate and easy to maintain.
- The Tethered Machine Operator only has one rope to manage when operating down the slope reducing complexity and potential for snags.
- The Winch System design provides less mechanical and electrical complexity and therefore opportunity for faults and breakdowns.
- The Winch Unit is enclosed by rear guarding for protection with easy access points for maintenance.
Large Rope Size for Greater Safety
The Falcon Winch Assist uses the largest rope size of any Winch Assist machine currently on the market. At 1 ⅛ inch (28mm) diameter the swaged rope provides 69 tonnes of breaking strength ensuring that even shock loading will not compromise the strength or structural integrity of the rope.
- Falcon Winch Assist 1 1/8" rope has a 23-tonne safe working load (the Falcon Winch Assist itself has a 21-tonne working load limit)
- Larger ropes equate to longer rope life as they are more resistant to mechanical damage.
Versatility On The Skid
The Falcon Winch Assist is designed to allow logging contractors to use it as a multi purpose machine. The Falcon system has minimal impact on the original specifications and performance of the base excavator. It comes with the option of a quick hitch so it can also operate as a loader, conventional digger or as a loader or shovelling machine.
- On a 30 tonne carrier, the weight of the complete Winch Unit is comparable to the original counter weight.
- With only an additional 600mm of length to the counterweight, the machine performance is very similar to the original.
Three things that matter most
The Falcon Winch Assist delivers what steep slope logging demands. Built simple. Built strong. Built to work.
Portable design
Move it where the work is without the complications.
Hydraulic power
Raw pulling force that handles the toughest terrain.
Advanced safety
Operators go home the same way they came to work.
Set the machine
Position your base machine on stable ground before engaging the system.
Engage the winch
Hydraulic pressure holds as the operator controls the tension with precision.
Manage the load
The system holds tension while operators move safely down the slope.
Repeat with confidence
Cycle after cycle, the Falcon delivers consistent performance on steep ground.
Ready to transform your operation
See how Falcon Winch Assist can handle the steepest slopes and toughest terrain.
