Tirfor® Wire Rope Hoist

Lever-operated wire rope hoists that can be operated by a single person and suitable for many applications.
Proven quality for decades, the Tractel Griphoist/Tirfor® wire rope hoist is a market leader – often copied never equaled!

A Manual Versatile & Reliable Puller Hoist

Tirfor wire rope puller models are quick to set up and easy to use. Available in a wide range of lifting and pulling power and various predefined wire rope length, the Tirfor is definitely a versatile choice suited for many applications.

Using a telescopic handle, this manual hoist works in any position and over any height of lift. It is extremely well suited for long pulls or when requirements call for increasing capacity.

Two jaws alternatively pull the wire rope and the load in the required direction, like pulling a rope with both hands. The jaw is self-gripping for safety reasons. The heavier the load is, the tighter the jaws will clench. By operating the unlocking mechanism, the wire rope can be inserted between the jaws.

Ease of Use

  • Works in any position: horizontal, vertical, or angled
  • Easy installation, lightweight and portable
  • Long wire rope: much easier to handle than chain
  • Manual, hand-operated: no electricity required

Powerful and Precise

  • Default Nominal Capacity: 2,000 - 8,000 lbs
  • Additional nominal capacity with multiple sheave blocks
  • Precise load placement within millimeters
  • Various wire rope lengths

Safe and Reliable

  • Comes equipped with overload shear pins to prevent damage to the hoist
  • Can operate in reverse by transferring the operating handle from one lever to another
  • Built with experience and quality for longevity

Suitable For Many Industries & Applications

As a trusted brand, the Tirfor has been used in a wide range of applications for decades. The highly versatile and portable manual hoist is easy to set up and quick to deploy. It’s no wonder so many industries rely on it as part of their toolkit. From lifting and positioning formwork horizontally or vertically to pulling telephone cables, the Tirfor is your best companion.

  • Wind
  • Water Companies
  • Rescue
  • Fire Brigade
  • Municipalities
  • Electrical / Power Utilities
  • And More

Which Wire Rope Hoist Is Right for Your Application?

When choosing a wire rope hoist, it is important to consider the following 3 factors:

Weight Capacity

Weight of the heaviest load to be lifted ot pulled

  • 1 ton - 2,000 lbs
  • 2 ton - 4,000 lbs
  • 4 ton - 8,000 lbs

Lifting Height

The distance which the load needs to be lifted or moved

  • Pre-defined wire rope lengths: from 30 ft to 250 ft
  • Custom-made rope lengths are also available

Power

Is there a power source available for your hoist? Biggest determining factor to consider

  • Manual
  • Electric /Hydraulic

T500® Series - T508D, T516D, T532D

The Tirfor® T500 hoist is a manual lifting and pulling device. A versatile and portable multi-purpose device that can be used for lifting, pulling, lowering, tensioning and securing loads in all directions.

  • Lightweight and easily portable for use anywhere
  • Multi-directional: horizontally, vertically or at an angle.
  • No limit to the wire rope length
  • WLL can be increased
  • Positioning loads with millimetre accuracy
  • Overload protection for safe and secure operation

Weight capacity options:

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TU Series® - TU17, TU28, TU32

The Tirfor® TU series are developed for daily heavy-duty applications under the most extreme circumstances. It offers the same outstanding lifting capacity, precision and craftmanship as the T500 series and more!

The TU series uses a re-enforced 'U' shaped jaw which provides even more grip and pressure. Due to its strength and durability, the TU series Tirfor ® is approved by UL and is qualified to be used as man-riding equipment.

Weight capacity options:

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Tirfor® Rescue Kits

It is THE kit to have on your truck!

Tractel offers a complete Rescue Kit that is always ready to lift, pull, and lower loads to save lives.

Each Rescue Kit Includes:

  • A Tirfor TU series wire rope hoist (TU17, TU28 or TU32) depending on the chosen kit
  • Steel box
  • 60 ft. galvanized wire rope with safety hook mounted on a carrying reel
  • Telescoping handle for manual operation of hoist

  • Appropriate snatch block pulley
  • Wire rope sling 6 ft. long with choker hook
  • 2 wire rope slings 6 ft. and 9 ft. long

Weight capacity options:

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Hydraulic Tirfor® - TU28H, TU32H

Portable and motorized, the Tirfor hydraulic hoist and winch is suitable for use in numerous configurations and the perfect solution for professional applications.

A hydraulic power pack can operate one, two or four hoists from a central location. The hydraulic hoists are operated by a hydraulic cylinder powered by an electrical power pack or a petrol motor power pack.

Features:

  • Low weight
  • Fast and easy installation
  • No limitation of wire rope length
  • No operator fatigue
  • Variable speed control
  • Overload protection

Weight capacity options:

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