Portable Winch Launches APW6000 Electric Winch with STIHL AP Battery Power

Portable Winch Co. collaborated with STIHL to launch the APW6000, the company's most powerful electric winch to date. This revolutionary model combines Portable Winch Co's cutting-edge winch engineering with Stihl's industry-leading lithium-ion AP battery technology. 

The APW6000 was launched during Equip Exposition 2025. 

Portable Winch Co.

The APW6000 represents the pinnacle of professional-grade winching, purpose-built for those who demand unwavering reliability in the most challenging conditions. With CE and IPX4 certifications, it combines rugged performance with the portability required by professionals such as arborists and field operators.

Developed through 20+ years of engineering excellence and powered by Stihl’s battery technology, the APW6000 is the strongest winch ever produced by Portable Winch Co. Whether you work in extreme environments or simply want unmatched power and speed, this winch is strong when it matters and fast when needed. Portable Winch Co.

Key Technical Specs

• Power: 3,300 lb (single line) – up to 16,500 lb with 2 double snatch blocks
• Speed: Eco mode (all AP batteries): 33 ft/minute; Medium (with AP500S battery): 43 ft/min; High (with AP500S battery): 53 ft/min
• Weight: 29 lb (without battery)
• Gearbox: 200:1 gear ratio in an aluminum alloy gearbox with heat-treated 3-stage helical & spur gears
• Brake System: Anti-reversing roller clutch bearing
• Rope Brake: Integrated progress capture system accommodating unlimited rope
• Recommended rope: ½’’ diameter DBP with 7250 lb MBS, unlimited length
• Warranty: 5 years for private use, 1 year for commercial use (one additional year available upon product registration)

Portable Winch Co.

Portable Winch Co.According to industry insights, professionals need winching solutions that combine portability, reliability, safety, and precision. The APW6000 is built to meet these demands: powered by a brushless electric motor delivering the equivalent of 4 HP, it provides a true 3,300 lb pulling capacity while weighing only 29 lb. Its specially designed ribbed drum make it easy for the user to operate the winch at high capacity on a sustained basis, making it ideal for block and tackle set-ups when extra power or reach is required. 

The APW6000 is all about performance: the ECO mode pulls at a brisk rate of 33 ft/min. For jobs where the volume dictates even more productivity, two other speeds are available when using the AP500S battery: 43 ft/min in Medium mode, and an amazing 53 ft/min in High mode. 

Powered by Stihl lithium-ion AP series batteries, the APW6000 integrates seamlessly with all Stihl professional battery tools.

Portable Winch Co.