PLW-400x Pilot Line Winder
The Sherman+Reilly PLW-400x pilot line winder is for pulling heavy overhead ropes as well as for pulling overhead distribution, sub-transmission, and some transmission-class conductors. With a pulling capacity of 4,000 lbs, the waterfall design permits overhead pulling of up to four lines/conductors consecutively. This multi-purpose puller has the power to handle big jobs in a single, compact, and adaptable configuration, helping to stretch equipment budgets and enhancing operational flexibility.
Key Features
CAPABILITY
DRUM CAPACITY
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S STATION
Specifications
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Pulling Capacity, Maximum
4,000 lbs. rated at top of drum
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Line Speed, Maximum Pulling
4 mph (avg.)
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Torque Rating, Maximum
124,000 in. lbs. (4000 lbs. @ 31inch radius)
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Pulling Drum Capacity
16,500 ft. of 5/8” PE12 rope 22,000 ft. of 0.44” Unitrex rope
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Pulling Drums
(4) Flange Diameter: 62 in. Core Diameter: 25 in.
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Width
25 in., inside
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Drive System
Hydraulic motor, chain and sprocket with Locking Crown Drum engagement
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Engine
Tier 4 Diesel, 71 peak Hp, turbocharged, water cooled, DEF Not Required
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Fuel Capacity
30 Gallon
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Hydraulic Fluid
ISO Grade 32
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Hydraulic Reservoir
25 Gallon
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Payout Brake
1 per drum, 2 puck caliper at 1.5” each w/ 24 in. disc, manual control via ripstick
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Levelwind
One per drum (4), Hydraulically driven, joystick controlled
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Operator’s Safety Enclosure
Fully enclosed Safe-Zone Cab, sitdown, with A/C & Heat

OPTIONS
- Solar Battery Charger
- Air Brakes
All Specifications
PLW-400x Pilot Line Winder
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Pulling Capacity, Maximum
4,000 lbs. rated at top of drum
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Line Speed, Maximum Pulling
4 mph (avg.)
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Torque Rating, Maximum
124,000 in. lbs. (4000 lbs. @ 31inch radius)
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Pulling Drum Capacity
16,500 ft. of 5/8” PE12 rope 22,000 ft. of 0.44” Unitrex rope
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Pulling Drums
(4) Flange Diameter: 62 in. Core Diameter: 25 in.
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Width
25 in., inside
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Drive System
Hydraulic motor, chain and sprocket with Locking Crown Drum engagement
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Engine
Tier 4 Diesel, 71 peak Hp, turbocharged, water cooled, DEF Not Required
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Fuel Capacity
30 Gallon
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Hydraulic Fluid
ISO Grade 32
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Hydraulic Reservoir
25 Gallon
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Payout Brake
1 per drum, 2 puck caliper at 1.5” each w/ 24 in. disc, manual control via ripstick
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Levelwind
One per drum (4), Hydraulically driven, joystick controlled
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Operator’s Safety Enclosure
Fully enclosed Safe-Zone Cab, sitdown, with A/C & Heat
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Frame Construction
Steel tubing, continuous-weld
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Length (overall, nom.)
22 ft.
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Width (overall, nom.)
8.5 ft.
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Height (overall, nom.)
12.5 ft.
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Weight*, nom. without rope
22,620 lbs., Add 4 x 1881 for 16,500 PE12, add 4 x 1474 for 22,000 Unitrex
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GVWR
33,500 lbs.
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Suspension
Leaf-spring
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Axle Configuration
Tandem
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Wheel Configuration & Tires
Dual, 215 / 75R 17.5
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Brakes, Trailer
Electric, with break-away switch
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Towing Attachment
3 in. adjustable pintle eye
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Tie Downs
Four (4), 3/4 in. dia. Steel D-Rings
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Stabilizing Jacks
Two (2) Hydraulic with galvanized shoe
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Front/Nose Jack
Hydraulic with galvanized shoe
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Electrical System
12 VDC
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Battery
Two 12 Volt Group 27 Batteries Wired in Parallel
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Lights / Navigation
U.S. DOT LED, 12 VDC, Oval Spot (2)
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PLC machine control
CANbus Technology
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Data Logging
Removable/Replaceable Memory Card
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Grounding (4)
¾ in. dia. copper-clad steel loops (4)
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Reel Drum Covers
Vinyl
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Wheel Chocks and Holders
Standard Orange Polyurethane
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Fire Extinguisher
2 x 5 lbs. ABC Fire Extinguishers
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Color
S+R White, with Galvanized drums, levelwinds, and jacks