{"product_id":"8500-lb-skidding-winch","title":"8500 LB SKIDDING WINCH","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWallenstein FX85 8500 lb Skidding Winch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a PTO-driven tractor skidding winch designed for controlled log recovery and forestry work. With an 8,500 lb (3,855 kg) pulling capacity, a durable steel cable, and manual control through a mechanical dry-disc clutch, the FX85 provides a straightforward solution for skidding operations. It mounts to a Category I three-point hitch and is designed for tractors in the 30–55 engine horsepower range with a 540 rpm PTO. The gray finish variant is identified as \u003cstrong\u003eWAL FX85-GRY\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Tractor-Based Skidding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX85 connects to a compatible tractor’s three-point hitch and uses the tractor PTO to drive the winch. Its steel cable measures 165 ft (50 m) in length and 3\/8 in (10 mm) in diameter, providing the reach needed for positioning and retrieving logs in working areas. The manual-control design offers direct operation, while the mechanical dry-disc clutch supports the winch’s pulling function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo included choker chains and two keyhole sliders are supplied with the winch to support log-choking and cable setup during skidding work. The unit has a 40 in (102 cm) working and transport width, with overall dimensions of 27 x 40 x 76 in (69 x 102 x 193 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8,500 lb (3,855 kg) pulling capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePTO-driven tractor skidding winch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanical dry-disc clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel cable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e165 ft (50 m) cable length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 in (10 mm) cable diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLine speed of 96–238 ft\/min (29–72 m\/min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo choker chains included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo keyhole sliders included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory I three-point hitch mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGray\/Grey finish variant available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWallenstein Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFX85\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePTO-driven tractor skidding winch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePulling capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8,500 lb (3,855 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e165 ft (50 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in (10 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eControl type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManual control\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWinch type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMechanical, dry-disc clutch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLine speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e96–238 ft\/min (29–72 m\/min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChoker chains included\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKeyhole sliders\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e470 lb (213 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e27 x 40 x 76 in (69 x 102 x 193 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWorking width\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e40 in (102 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTransport width\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e40 in (102 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePTO input speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e540 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePTO height\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e16 in (41 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor variant\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGray\/Grey; product listing variant WAL FX85-GRY\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and Tractor Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wallenstein FX85 is compatible with tractors equipped with the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30–55 engine horsepower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory I three-point hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e540 rpm PTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX85 is the manual-control, steel-cable model in the Wallenstein FX85 series. It is distinct from the FX85R remote-control steel-cable variant and the FX85S synthetic-rope variant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WALLENSTEIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454183231545,"sku":"FX85","price":6195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8428\/2425\/files\/824d50ec-d8b8-4688-9e27-3b04fe984c79.jpg?v=1788712736","url":"https:\/\/shop.timberstar.ca\/products\/8500-lb-skidding-winch","provider":"Timberstar Tractor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}