Fixing the Gearmatic 19 winch

There are a lot of these gearmatic winches out there these days. They don’t make them anymore but we still supply about 80% of the parts for them. The Gearmatic 19, 119, 28, and 36 all operated very similarly.

[@clintpross]

Great info Dan. Thanks!!

[@allthingswood2001]

Good afternoon. I have a #19 on my tree farmer. I’m having problems pulling the cable out and it’s always pulling in when the control is disengaged. Any suggestions

[@josephhanscom8306]

I'm having the same trouble with my gearomatic 19 right now it's doing the same thing you're describing. What did you find out for information to fix yours?

[@allthingswood2001]

@@josephhanscom8306 I took the cover off, drained all the fluid. It seemed pretty clean inside. I think my tolerances are off probably caused by rust. I put the fluid back in hooked her back up. She pulls way better now, but I still can’t pull the cable out so at this point, I’m just hooking the cable to a tree to get it to freespool The cable does come out a little bit easier since I changed the brake fluid and played with the master cylinder but it’s not perfect for now. I’m just leaving it because it still works.

[@greatnorthernn-3154]

Were any of these 19's ever set up to use hydraulic oil and valves? I've only ever seen the brake fluid variety.

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Yes, several were

[@vincentleblond8951]

My gearmatic on our tree farmee c4 wasn’t pulling hard so we took the cover off and adjusted the clutch bands because the were pretty loose. But now it won’t pull at all. Try to bleed the line at the slave piston while holding the line pushed in. The piston is mooving a little and you see the band squeezing again the inside drum. Also before we adjusted the band it would pull a little twitch and when it would start to pull hard you could hear a clunk and it would stop pulling.Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Give us a call 503-287-9000 we can help you with your winch

[@greatnorthernn-3154]

Trapped condensation In the band housing is a problem on these.

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Exactly. Worst thing you can do for one of these is not use it

[@kanezra]

Do you know what the Gearmatic 19 is rated at? Is it 30k lbs?

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Depending on what you put it on, Gearmatic 19 is rated to 20k lbs, with a torque converter it can go up to 30k lbs. If you need more info give us a call 503-287-9000

[@JackieTosoff]

Why won't my brake stay engaged?? It just slips and wony hold even a log. Lots of fluids and the system is bled.

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Give us a call 503-287-9000 we can help you with your winch

[@jadenporter3975]

I have a gearmatic 19 that is leaking fluid very bad around 4 hex head bolts on the side. Any help would be appreciated.

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Sounds like failed seals. We have some updated part numbers that perform better. Contact us at [e-mail]

[@RichardPelto]

Hey my winch on my tree farmer is about the same thing iv been pulling heavy hitches lately probably more then recommended when I release the lever started getting hard to get into position to the point where are I pulled on it so hard I broke the weld at the handle base do you think my problem is in the lever mechanism or in the winch

[@chrismohamed9020]

How to stop it from running back, I put new ban

[@j.walker3498]

Andrew sent me.

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Hello J. Walker. If you need anything we are available at 503.287.9000

[@batchief]

Where are you located? I’m trying to find your phone number! Thanks

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

Portland OR 503-287-9000

[@thomsonequipmentdozerwinch]

You can find us on www.dozerwinchparts.com Call if you need gearmatic parts as pricing is going to update soon online and some of the new prices are a lot better.