2026 HammerHead HydroGuide® HG550 Winch Base

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2026 HammerHead HydroGuide® HG550 Winch

Whether you’re slitting gas line or pulling in product, the materials you work with vary. The length and lay of runs vary. Customer requirements vary. The HG550 gives you infinite proportional control of up to 5.5 tons of pulling force with line payout and pullback speeds up to 20 percent faster than competing winches. Now you can match any job’s unique requirements. And while any operator can say they did the job well, the HydroGuide HG550 erases any doubt. The unit’s data tracking system records performance information you can use for your own documentation, for training, or for your project reports. With the HG550, the data speaks for itself. And if your jobs have you working near electrical utilities, HammerHead Trenchless is the only winch manufacturer to offer an optional Electrical Strike Indicator Device (ESID) for added safety.

Features may include:

PROPORTIONAL POWER-TO-SPEED
  • The HG550 winch gives you infinitely variable control over 5.5 maximum tons of force and payout/pullback speeds from 3 inches to 110 feet per minute – ideal for slitting plastic gas pipes ½ inch to 2 inches in diameter, pulling back product or cleaning sewer pipe.
DATA-BASED PRODUCTIVITY
  • The easy-to-read Precision Digital Job Data Recorder keeps track of line speed, distance, force and pressure. Plug in a USB flash drive to download data
SIGNATURE SUPPORT
  • You need more than just a manufacturer for your trenchless operations – you need a partner. At HammerHead® Trenchless, it is our mission is to help you succeed on every job. Our customer service is available 24/7, so you always get your answers when you need them. Our world-class, on-site training keeps your crews confident and efficient. And when your job calls for a custom solution, our team of industry experts is ready to help. At HammerHead Trenchless, the most important feature on all of our products is the signature support that comes with it.

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Highlights

  • Fort Worth, Texas
  • 2026
  • HammerHead
  • HydroGuide® HG550 Winch Base
  • Diesel
  • Available
  • Rig: 69.5 in (1.8 cm)
  • Rig: 51 in (1.3 cm)

Specifications

  • 2026
  • HammerHead
  • HydroGuide® HG550 Winch
  • Base
  • General
  • Kubota®
  • D902
  • 21.5 hp (16 KW) @ 3,000 RPM
  • Liquid cooled
  • Standard 12VDC
  • Diesel
  • Electric
  • Max. payout: 110 fpm (33.5 mpm) | Maximum Line: 111 fpm (33.8 mpm) | Max. Pullback: 80 fpm (24.4 mpm)
  • 3,050 psi (210 bar)
  • Max. usable cable capacity: 3,000 ft (914.4 m) | Swaged Cable Diameter: 0.394 in (10 mm) | Cable Capacity: 4,450 ft (1,356 m) | Mast Extension: 5 ft (1.50 m) or 10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Rig: 122 in (3.1 cm) | Usable Downrigger: 5 ft (1.5 m) or 10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Rig: 69.5 in (1.8 cm)
  • Rig: 51 in (1.3 cm)
  • Max. Pulling Force: 5.50 Tons (5.0 t)
  • 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) | Cable Per Foot: 0.37 lb (0.17 kg)
  • Braking system: Wheeled unit – Standard, electric; Track unit – Standard, hydraulic | Multi position leveling jacks: Wheeled unit – (1 front, 2 rear); Skid mount unit – (2 front, 2 rear); Tracked unit – (2 rear) | Capstan Control: Fully proportional directional valve | Capstan Drive Motor System: Single, dual speed radial piston | Job data recorder: Onboard, digital control/display | Light package: Wheeled unit – (Trailer, down-hole); Skid mount unit – (Down-hole); Tracked unit – (Down-hole)