The Yale Yaletrac is a portable manual cable puller with a lightweight, compact, high-tensile aluminium alloy housing and a large flat bottom surface providing increased stability in both horizontal and vertical working positions. Designed for industry, building construction, civil engineering, power line construction, shipbuilding and oil refineries, it is virtually service-free, easy to use and safe to operate. Available as a base unit only, or supplied complete with 20m of wire rope.
Key Features
- High-tensile aluminium alloy housing for lightweight, compact, and durable construction.
- Large flat bottom surface provides increased stability in horizontal and vertical working positions.
- Tandem forward and reversing levers provide a slim design and ensure power transfer along the centre line.
- Shearing pin overload protection in the forward lever prevents damage to the unit and rope. Spare shear pins are stored in the carrying handle and can be replaced without removing the load.
- Parallel clamping system distributes clamping forces evenly to protect the rope while providing a firm, non-slip grip.
- Long rope advance per stroke (60mm for Y 08 and Y 16) increases working speed.
- Disengagement lever opens the rope clamp system for easy, smooth installation and removal of the rope.
- Special 6-strand wire rope with steel core, identified by an orange strand — tapered at one end for easy threading, fitted with an eye sling hook and safety latch at the other.
- Three capacity options from 800kg up to 3200kg, available as base unit or complete with 20m of cable.
Technical Specifications
| Model |
WLL |
Rope Diameter |
Rope Advance per Double Stroke |
Lever Pull at WLL |
Lever Length |
Unit Weight (no rope) |
Rope Weight |
| Y 08 |
800 kg |
8.4 mm |
60 mm |
24 daN |
800 mm |
7 kg |
0.29 kg/m |
| Y 16 |
1600 kg |
11.2 mm |
60 mm |
30 daN |
790 / 1190 mm telescopic |
14 kg |
0.53 kg/m |
| Y 32 |
3200 kg |
16 mm |
— |
— |
790 / 1190 mm telescopic |
21 kg |
1.00 kg/m |
CE Marked & UKCA Compliant — Factory Tested with Overload
Every Yaletrac cable puller is factory tested with overload and is supplied with an EC Declaration of Conformity showing the serial number and an operating instruction manual. Fully compatible with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 Regulations.
The "Base Unit Only" configuration is supplied without wire rope; the "With 20m Cable" configuration is supplied complete with 20m of the appropriate-diameter wire rope, fitted with an eye sling hook and safety latch.
Suitable Applications
The Yaletrac is suited to construction site rigging, structural pulling, utility and power line work, civil engineering, shipbuilding, oil refineries, agriculture, vehicle recovery, and load securing. Because the Yaletrac can be fitted with any length of wire rope, it can be used to pull and lift loads over long distances. The lightweight aluminium body and tandem lever arrangement make it well suited to tight spaces, elevated work, and applications where portability matters.
Pullers grip the rope through jaws sized to a specific diameter and construction. See winches and wire rope fittings.
How to Use the Yaletrac
- Inspect the unit before each use. Check the housing, forward and reversing levers, jaws and shearing pin for damage, wear or corrosion. Do not use if defects are found.
- Ensure exclusion zones are in place and a competent person is overseeing the operation.
- Attach the unit's hook to a secure anchor point rated for at least the WLL of the puller.
- Use the rope-clamp disengagement lever to open the clamping system, then feed the wire rope through the unit ensuring it engages correctly with the parallel clamping jaws.
- Connect the free end of the wire rope to the load using the supplied eye sling hook with safety latch.
- Operate the forward lever to apply tension progressively. The reversing lever releases tension in a controlled manner.
- Do not exceed the rated WLL. If overload occurs, the shearing pin will fail in a controlled manner to protect the unit. A spare pin is stored in the carrying handle and can be replaced without removing the load.
- Release tension fully before disconnecting the unit from the anchor or load.
Important:
A site-specific risk assessment and lift plan must be completed before use. All personnel must be competent and briefed in accordance with LOLER 1998. The Yaletrac is not designed for passenger elevation and must not be used for this purpose.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect before every use, including checking the housing, levers, jaws and shearing pin for wear, deformation, or corrosion. Arrange thorough examination by a qualified engineer at least every 6 months when in regular use, in accordance with LOLER 1998. Replace the shearing pin if activated by an overload event before returning the unit to service. The large opening in the top of the unit allows easy cleaning — flush with water and apply motor oil for lubrication. Store in a clean, dry location when not in use.
Warranty & Support
All Yale Yaletrac cable pullers are covered by the Yale manufacturer warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the Yaletrac and the Yaletrac ST?
The Yaletrac (this product) has a lightweight high-tensile aluminium alloy housing, while the Yaletrac ST uses a deep-drawn steel plate housing. Both share the same parallel clamping mechanism, tandem lever design, and shearing pin overload protection. The aluminium Yaletrac is lighter (e.g. 7kg for the Y 08 base unit) and best suited to general industrial and construction use. The steel Yaletrac ST is more robust and is the recommended choice for mining, harsh environments, and the smaller Y 05 ST 500kg variant.
Q: What is the difference between "Base Unit Only" and "With 20m Cable"?
Base Unit Only is supplied without wire rope, ideal if you already have suitable Yale-specification rope on site. With 20m Cable is supplied complete with 20m of the correct-diameter Yale wire rope (8.4mm for Y 08, 11.2mm for Y 16, 16mm for Y 32), fitted with an eye sling hook and safety latch ready for use.
Q: How does the overload protection work?
A shearing pin in the forward lever fails in a controlled manner if the rated WLL is exceeded, protecting the unit and the rope. Spare shear pins are stored in the carrying handle and can be replaced without removing the load.
Q: How often should the Yaletrac be inspected?
A visual inspection is required before every use. A thorough examination by a qualified engineer is required at least every 6 months for units in regular use, in accordance with LOLER 1998. Records of examination must be kept.
