American Greenlee electric cable winch (220V motor, Milwaukee gearbox)
- Brand and manufacturer
- Main brand: Greenlee
- Motor: Milwaukee Electric Motor Series
Country of manufacture: United States of America 🇺🇸
Production and safety standards:
- - ANSI/ASME B30.7 – Safety standard and design of industrial winches
- - UL 1004 – Standard for industrial electric motors
- - ISIRI 6950 – Iranian national standard for lifting and winch devices
- - CE / ISO 9001:2015 – Approval of quality and safety of production lines
Main technical specifications
| Nominal tensile capacity 2 to 3 tons (depending on the diameter of the cable and the coefficient of friction) |
| Engine power 220 V - 1.5 to 2.2 kW (equivalent to 2-3 horsepower) |
| Gearbox type Worm Gearbox with high torque transmission coefficient
| Maximum output power More than 2500 kg-f in straight line mode
| Traction speed About 5 to 15 meters per minute, adjustable
| The type of cable that can be used Steel or industrial carbon fiber up to 13 mm in diameter
| Control system Two-stage directional switch (Forward/Reverse) with emergency stop mode |
| Type of power supply Single phase 220 V / 50 Hz
| Net weight of the device About 55 to 65 kg |
| Body structure Wear-resistant steel with an electrostatic stainless coating
| Ground connection type Three-legged earth wire terminal with UL standard
Engineering and design features
- - Use of Milwaukee induction motor with Thermal Protector system.
- - All-metal gearbox design with high transmission ratio for stable performance in long stretches.
- - Automatic electric locking system (Brake‑Lock) to prevent the cable from returning when the power is cut off.
- - Has a hardened steel reel with a capacity of 50 meters of steel cable.
- - balanced arrangement of axis and gearbox to reduce vibration and increase the life of the device.
- - Two-position safety switch for precise control of tension and return direction.
- - The ability to work in wet and dusty environments with IP54 protection level.
- Greenley factory quality control tests
- - Continuous load test for 8 hours at 40°C.
- - Safety brake test (Brake Holding Test) up to a load of 1.5 times the nominal capacity.
- - Motor vibration test (Vibration Level < 3.8 m/s²) according to EN 60204‑1 standard.
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- Industrial applications
- - Installation and cabling of electrical and telecommunication lines.
- - Tunneling projects, sheds and heavy structures.
- - Cable tensioning in ducts, ducts, or long underground routes.
- - Oil, petrochemical and power plant industries to control power cables.
Comparison with similar Asian models
| Feature | Greenlee, America Korean or Chinese models
| The durability of the gearbox Heat treated steel Light aluminum |
| Control accuracy Two-stage with electric brake Single-stage mechanical |
| Earth and safety system Fully compliant with UL and CE partial or no emergency brake |
| useful life More than 7 years of work About 3 years of work |
Technical summary
The American Greenlee cable hauler winch with 220V Milwaukee gear motor is a symbol of power and accuracy in heavy cable hauling work. The combination of electric motor with industrial helical gearbox, automatic safety brake, and anti-wear steel structure has made it known as one of the most reliable electric winches in the world in large industrial and institutional projects.



