Yale Yaletrac Cable Puller

800kg to 3200kg WLL | Manual Wire Rope Puller | High-Tensile Aluminium Alloy Housing | Available as Base Unit or with 20m Rope | CE Marked

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

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.

How to Use the Yaletrac

1. 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.
2. Ensure exclusion zones are in place and a competent person is overseeing the operation.
3. Attach the unit's hook to a secure anchor point rated for at least the WLL of the puller.
4. 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.
5. Connect the free end of the wire rope to the load using the supplied eye sling hook with safety latch.
6. Operate the forward lever to apply tension progressively. The reversing lever releases tension in a controlled manner.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• User Manual (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions