Tajfun EVG35a logging winch

Ryansweatt2004 · Dec 19, 2019

Hey everyone, Im in the market for a new logging winch. I’ve got an old Norse 3081 winch and it’s been great but I’m looking for something new. Locally ive got farmi, fransgard, wallenstein and tajfun available within a reasonably close distance. The farmi JL351p and the equivalent wallenstein are both a little out of my price range. I really like the fransgard V3507 and V4000 winches especially the size of the dozer blade on the back of the V4000 which would be great for back dragging ruts but the cable length is the big draw back. The Tajfun EVG35a hits my price point, has 230ft of cable and a lot of nice accessories. The big drawback is the dozer blade portion is pretty narrow and there seems to be only one distributor here in the state of Maine. So I guess what I want to know is who has one of these tajfun EVG35a winches and what do you think of it overall. I will be putting it on a kubota L3901.

Sawyer Rob · Dec 19, 2019

Personally, I'd pay the extra and get the Farmi or Wallenstein...

SR

Jstpssng · Dec 19, 2019

Sawmill magazine had a review on them years ago, and gave them a lot of praise. One thing which they stated is different than a Farmi or a Fransgard is the brake; rather than a ratchet, it has a friction brake just as on a commercial skidder. I've owned both Farmi and Fransgard and while they both were older units I couldn't see a lot of difference between the two.
I now have a Uniforest Uniforest Skidding Winch 35M Tractor Attachment and while I haven't used it much it seems to be a solid unit. They are 3K including shipping from New York.

Sawyer Rob · Dec 19, 2019

Thing is, I prefer the ratchet brake...

It never wears out, is absolutely positive, will take more abuse, and just plain works and just plain last!!

SR

racarr · Dec 20, 2019

I have the Tajfun Model EVG45a logging winch. I purchased it used several years ago. So far it has been problem-free and has performed well snaking firewood and aspen saw logs from the hilly terrain of our woodlot. The selling price was good and I have no regrets in its purchase. It appears to be well-built.

That said though, having dealt with the relatively local Farmi dealership on a used Valby chipper, I would appreciate having access to that same level of support for the Tajfun winch. The operating manual is not well-written, and in routine maintenance where I had questions, answers were not always readily available. If I were purchasing new, a Farmi model would be my choice.

papa4fofox · Dec 20, 2019

I bought a EVG 35A new and have used on my L2800 for 6 years. I have worked it hard. Would definitely buy the Tajfun again.

Jstpssng · Dec 20, 2019

Sawyer Rob said:
Thing is, I prefer the ratchet brake...

It never wears out, is absolutely positive, will take more abuse, and just plain works and just plain last!!

SR

The ratchet in my Fransgard was prone to disengage, usually at the worst possible times.
It had been used hard though, which could have been the reason.

Sawyer Rob · Dec 20, 2019

Jstpssng said:
The ratchet in my Fransgard was prone to disengage, usually at the worst possible times.
It had been used hard though, which could have been the reason.

The one on my Wallenstein is absolutely positive! I don't believe I'll ever be able to wear it out in my life time, no matter how hard I use it!!

I can't comment of Fransgard quality, I'm more of by the better product guy, even if it cost more.

SR

MapleLeafFarmer · Dec 20, 2019

Jstpssng said:
I now have a Uniforest Uniforest Skidding Winch 35M Tractor Attachment and while I haven't used it much it seems to be a solid unit. They are 3K including shipping from New York.

I am looking at the same 35m WINCH... also have the same tractor..... can you tell me if the pto connection is aligned with tractor (thinking left /right not up down) or is it offset?

thanks in advance