Wire Rope Pullers & Tirfor Machines
If your job calls for controlled pulling or lifting without power, Tirfor winches are the ideal tool. These compact, portable, and versatile wire rope pullers are trusted across industries and at LES, we supply a wide range of Tirfor winches and compatible accessories designed to deliver safe, reliable pulling and lifting performance. Browse our range below.
What Is A Tirfor Winch?
A Tirfor winch is a portable manual winching device designed for pulling, lifting, lowering and tensioning loads using a wire rope. They are also sometimes called tirfor hoists or wire rope pullers.
Tirfor winches are ideal when working remotely, in confined areas, or anywhere electricity or hydraulics aren’t practical because unlike drum winches, the rope passes straight through the machine. This allows for unlimited pulling length and greater flexibility on site.
Tirfor Winches Built For Real Site Work
Tirfor winches are a great tool choice because they work anywhere, require no power supply, and deliver reliable pulling force when it matters most. This comes in handy if your team regularly needs to move, position or tension heavy loads on-site and for those jobs where powered winches simply aren’t practical.
Our Tirfor winches can be used for many applications including:
- Cable and utility installation
- Steel erection and structural positioning
- Plant and machinery movement
- Vehicle recovery and off-road use
- Rail, telecoms and infrastructure work
- Forestry and landscaping projects
Choosing the Right Tirfor Winch
The right Tirfor winch for you will depend on a number of factors including capacity, environment and how often it is being used.
Smaller portable models are ideal for everyday site work, maintenance teams and recovery jobs. Heavy-duty Tirfor hoists are a better choice for construction, utilities and infrastructure projects where you’re working with higher loads.
Our range is split into specialist categories to help you find the right solution quickly:
Standard / Portable Wire Rope Pullers
Compact, lightweight Tirfor winches designed for everyday site use and general pulling or lifting tasks.
Higher capacity Tirfor hoists built for demanding industrial and construction applications.
Wire Rope Winches for Underground Use
Specialist winches designed for utilities, infrastructure and confined-space operations.
Compatible replacement wire ropes and accessories to keep your Tirfor winch operating safely.
If you’re unsure which model is right, our team can help you quickly select the correct capacity and accessories. Just get in touch with us to see how we can help.
FAQs
A Tirfor winch uses a lever mechanism to move heavy loads horizontally or vertically. It works with a separate wire rope that passes straight through the machine, allowing unlimited pulling length.
A Tirfor winch uses a wire rope that passes through the unit whereas standard winches wind onto a drum. This allows the Tirfor winch to provide unlimited pulling length and greater flexibility.
Yes! Most Tirfor winches are designed for lifting, lowering and pulling loads when used correctly and within rated capacity.
Tirfor winches are completely manual and don’t need power because the pulling force is created by the handle leverage.