The Harken Traction Winch 500 is a lightweight, portable, CE-certified traction winch designed to provide powerful pulling capability in demanding industrial, rescue, utility, and construction environments. Weighing just 15.4 lb (7 kg), this compact 2-speed winch delivers a maximum rated load of 1,101 lb (490 kg) while multiplying operator pulling power by up to 40 times for efficient load handling and positioning.

Built around a durable universal mounting plate, the Harken Traction Winch 500 offers exceptional versatility with multiple attachment options for use in challenging or remote work locations. The innovative pigtail line lead allows rope installation without feeding the rope end through the winch, eliminating maximum line length restrictions while ensuring proper rope alignment for maximum efficiency. Stainless steel load-carrying gears and pins provide long-term durability, while the specially designed drum maximizes rope grip for reliable performance. The winch includes a universal mounting plate, 10" (25 cm) handle, and Harken 40.2 winch model.

Features

• Lightweight, portable 2-speed traction winch design
• CE-certified for professional industrial and rescue applications
• Provides up to 40 times operator pulling power
• Universal mounting plate with multiple attachment points
• Pigtail line lead allows rope installation without threading the rope end through the winch
• No maximum rope length restrictions during operation
• Stainless steel load-carrying gears and pins for strength and durability
• Unique drum design maximizes rope grip and efficiency
• Designed for use with fiber rope up to 1/2" (12.5 mm) diameter
• Smooth, chafe-free rope path helps protect fiber rope
• Compatible with multiple mounting methods including ratchet straps, M10 bolts, carabiners, and scaffold clamps
• Ideal for utility, telecommunications, marine, wind energy, construction, confined space, rescue, stage, and theater rigging applications
• Certified to EN 13157:2009 standards

Specifications

• Manufacturer: CMC
• Product Type: Portable Traction Winch
• Model: Harken Traction Winch 500
• Winch Type: 2-Speed
• Weight: 15.4 lb (7 kg)
• Maximum Rope Diameter: 1/2" (12.5 mm)
• Maximum Rated Load (MRL): 1,101 lb (490 kg)
• Certification: EN 13157:2009
• Included Components: Universal Mounting Plate, 10" (25 cm) Winch Handle, Harken 40.2 Winch Model
• Rope Compatibility: Fiber Rope Up to 12.5 mm (1/2") Diameter