While both are used for pulling cables, they serve different scales of projects:

• Cable Winch: A cable winch is generally smaller, more portable, and suitable for shorter, lighter pulls, such as final-section installations inside buildings, lighter-duty utility cables, or fiber optic cable in conduits. They offer good pulling force but may have less precise speed and tension control.

• Hydraulic Cable Puller: This is a much larger, more powerful machine designed for heavy-duty, long-distance underground cable laying (e.g., high-voltage power cables in trenches or large conduits). Key advantages include:

  • Precise Control: Variable speed and adjustable tension limiting to prevent cable damage.

  • High Capacity: Capable of pulling forces from 3 tons to over 20 tons.

  • Data Logging: Many of our models include instruments to record pulling force and distance for quality assurance reports.

For any significant power distribution or transmission underground project, a hydraulic cable puller is the industry-standard choice. We offer a full range of both winches and pullers to match any project scope.