The PSW654-8HK is the hydraulic version of the 9,000 lb industrial worm gear winch — same compact 8 in drum, same self-locking worm gear, but driven by your tractor or work truck’s hydraulic system instead of 12V DC. Continuous-duty pulling without battery drain or amp-draw concerns.
When should I choose hydraulic over 12V electric?
Three cases. You’re already running hydraulics for other implements — bale spear, dump bed, log splitter — and want to share the pump. You need continuous-duty operation longer than a 12V motor’s intermittent rating allows. Or you’re working off a tractor that doesn’t have a beefy enough electrical system to support 400-amp DC pulls.
- 9,000 lb rated pulling capacity
- 4.8 in³ in/rev hydraulic motor
- 2,500 psi operational pressure, 15 GPM max oil flow
- Worm gear drive, 60:1 single-stage reduction
- 12 fpm max line speed
- Worm gear brake — mechanically self-locking, no clutch slip
- Cast metal construction
- 8 in drum (3.5 in × 8 in), holds 100 ft of ⅜ in wire rope
- Pierce SKU PSW654-8HK — built to order in 1–2 business days
For 12V DC operation off a vehicle battery, see the 9,000 lb 12V Worm Gear Winch (8 in Drum). For more line capacity on the longer drum, see the 9,000 lb Hydraulic Worm Gear Winch (11 in Drum). For industry-standard narrow mounting, see the 8,000 lb Hydraulic Worm Gear Winch (Narrow Mount).
⚠️ Never use a winch for lifting or moving people. Pulling and recovery use only.
