GRT20000 20,000lb (9.1T) EN-Rated Hydraulic Winch – Pneumatic Clutch

GRT20000 20,000lb EN-Rated Hydraulic Winch

The Novawinch GRT20000, previously known as the HEN20000, is a heavy-duty EN-rated hydraulic winch developed for demanding commercial recovery, industrial and specialist vehicle installations. It provides 20,000lb (9,072kg / approximately 9.1 tonnes) of rated line pull on the first rope layer.

Designed for recovery trucks, heavy plant, construction machinery and other high-load applications, the GRT20000 combines a reinforced structure with controlled hydraulic operation. A standard pneumatic clutch allows remote free-spool operation, while an automatic multi-disc brake and integrated dual-balance valves support dependable load control.

Key Features

Built for Heavy Recovery and Industrial Work

The GRT20000 is suitable for installations where high pulling capacity, controlled operation and dependable braking are essential. Typical applications include heavy recovery trucks, specialist transport vehicles, construction equipment, plant machinery and industrial pulling systems.

The winch is intended for pulling and recovery operations. It must not be used to lift people or to suspend loads above people.

Hydraulic System Requirements

The winch has a specified oil flow of 85 litres per minute and operates at a working pressure differential of 2,175psi (15MPa). The recommended oil-flow range is 35–90 litres per minute.

An independent hydraulic supply fitted with a correctly rated relief valve is recommended. The vehicle's PTO, pump, reservoir, filtration, hoses, fittings and control system must be selected to suit the winch's pressure and flow requirements. Read our electric vs hydraulic recovery winch guide or browse our complete range of hydraulic winches.

Pneumatic Clutch and Load Control

The standard pneumatic clutch allows the drum to be disengaged for free spooling. It requires an air pressure of 1–8 bar and has a specified ventilation volume of 1L/min. A manual clutch configuration is available as an optional alternative.

Never engage or disengage the clutch while the winch is under load. The automatic multi-disc brake and integrated dual-balance valves provide controlled braking and load holding when the hydraulic controls are released.

Steel Wire Rope Configuration

The drum accommodates up to 62m of 14mm steel wire rope across five layers. Steel wire rope, a swivel safety hook and a heavy-duty roller fairlead are optional accessories and are not included with the base winch unless specifically stated in your quotation or order.

Available pulling force reduces as additional rope layers build on the drum. The maximum 20,000lb rating applies to the first rope layer. On the fifth layer, the rated pull is 12,168lb (5,519kg), while line speed increases to 33.7fpm (10.3m/min).

EN-Rated Commercial Winch

The GRT Series is designed for demanding professional installations and is tested to meet EN 14492-1:2006 requirements. If your fleet specification, insurer or customer requires a particular certification or installation arrangement, confirm the complete system requirements before ordering. You can also browse our EN-rated hydraulic winches.

Warranty, Delivery and Technical Support

The GRT20000 comes with a 2-year warranty and free UK mainland delivery on eligible orders. See our delivery information for exclusions and current terms.

For help checking hydraulic compatibility, rope selection, mounting requirements or optional accessories, please contact the Novawinch UK team before ordering.