This is a heavy-duty Electric Boat Winch with an 80 kN (approx. 8 ton) safe working load, originally built as a marine lifeboat / davit launching winch by Zhenjiang Marine Auxiliary Machinery Works, China. It runs a 33.5 / 16 kW two-speed motor, carries 24 mm wire rope on a 2 × 70 m drum, and weighs about 1890 kg. Imported from a ship and refurbished, supplied by Standard Machinery, Bhavnagar, for buyers across India and export markets.
Overview
An electric boat winch is a powerful geared winch used on ships to raise and lower lifeboats and workboats via davits. With its high pulling capacity, rugged gearbox and marine-grade build, this type of winch is also well suited to heavy pulling, lifting and hauling duties on land once re-rigged for the job. This unit is a strong, serviceable marine winch available at a value price compared to new equipment.
Key Specifications
- Type: Electric Boat Winch (lifeboat / davit winch)
- Safe Working Load (SWL): 80 kN — approximately 8 tonnes
- Wire rope diameter: 24 mm
- Wire drum capacity: 2 × 70 m
- Motor rated power: 33.5 / 16 kW (two-speed)
- Lowering speed: 85–120 m/min
- Total weight: approx. 1890 kg
- Maker: Zhenjiang Marine Auxiliary Machinery Works, China
Applications
- Marine lifeboat and workboat launching / recovery (davit winch)
- Heavy pulling, hauling and lifting duties (after suitable re-rigging)
- Shipyard, dockyard and offshore use
- Salvage, mooring and general heavy-load winching
Industries Served
Shipping and marine, shipyards and dockyards, offshore and port operations, salvage and heavy engineering, and industrial users needing a high-capacity electric winch.
Why Buy This Winch
- High 80 kN (approx. 8 ton) pulling capacity
- Rugged marine-grade gearbox and construction
- Two-speed motor for controlled hoisting and fast lowering
- Strong value versus a new winch of similar capacity
- Imported, inspected and refurbished by Standard Machinery
Important — Safety & Verification
- This is marine life-saving (lifeboat) equipment. If it will be used for lifeboat/davit duty again, the winch, brake and wire must be inspected and certified by a competent authority before use.
- For any lifting or man-riding application, have the SWL, brake and gearing re-verified — the nameplate SWL should be confirmed on inspection.
- Match the wire rope, sheaves and controls to your application and load.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an electric boat winch used for?
On ships it raises and lowers lifeboats and workboats through davits. Re-rigged, this type of heavy winch can also be used for industrial pulling, hauling and lifting.
How much load can it handle?
The safe working load is 80 kN, which is about 8 tonnes. Confirm the nameplate SWL on inspection before use.
What wire rope does it use?
24 mm diameter wire rope, with a drum capacity of 2 × 70 m.
What power supply does the motor need?
It has a 33.5 / 16 kW two-speed motor. Share your supply details and we will confirm the voltage and starter requirement.
Do you supply across India and for export?
Yes. Standard Machinery supplies pan-India and to export markets including Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Interested in this winch? Contact Standard Machinery for price, motor/voltage details and inspection information.