Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic winches for forestry, construction, municipal, and agriculture, since 1948 in Uznach.
Kyburz Maschinenbau AG
CH-8730 Uznach (Bleichestrasse 33New on Amplifa
About us
Kyburz Maschinenbau AG is a Swiss manufacturer of hydraulic winches based in Uznach in the canton of St. Gallen. The company, founded by Heinrich Kyburz in 1948, developed its first tractor winch in the same year and has specialized in the development and manufacture of winches since 1969. The range includes single and twin drum winches for frame and three-point hitches, cable cranes (three-point and stand cable cranes), as well as accessories such as guide rollers, end stops, round slings, and fastening accessories. Custom-made special orders and tailored frames and attachments—from the back winch to the traction winch—are a particular focus. Approximately 80% of the winches and their components are manufactured in its own facility; additional components are sourced from qualified suppliers. Since 1990, development has focused on fully hydraulic drive variants. Customers include forestry, construction, municipal, and agricultural sectors; the products are continuously developed in close cooperation with customers.
- Site
- CH-8730 Uznach
- Processes
- Manufacturing of winches and their components (approx. 80% in own facility), Special custom orders according to customer wishes (tailor-made frames and attachments), Special custom orders according to customer wishes, Tailor-made frames and attachments, Development and manufacture of winches, Sale of used machinery, Accessories (guide rollers, end stops, round slings, fastening accessories)
- Materials
- Steel
- Certificates
- Certificates
- Founded
- 1948
- Industries
- Forestry, Construction, Municipal Technology, Agriculture
- 01
Engineering and development
- 02
Manufacturing of winch components (approx. 80% in own facility)
- 03
Procurement of additional components from qualified suppliers
- 04
Winch assembly
- 05
Sales including accessories and used machinery
Materials and processes
Steel
Structural steel as the base material for winch components and frames.
Locations
Uznach
CHHeadquarters / Production
- Materials
- Steel
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of winches and their components (approx. 80% in own facility)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special custom orders according to customer wishes (tailor-made frames and attachments)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Since 1948, the company stands for tradition, quality, and reliability; detailed information on testing methods or certifications is not provided.
| Evidence | Uznach |
|---|---|
| Certificates |
History
- 1948
Foundation of the retail company Kyburz Heinrich by Heinrich Kyburz in Uznach (agricultural machinery); development of the first tractor winch.
- 1969
Karl Kyburz takes over management; specialization in the development and manufacturing of winches.
- 1981
Reorganization into Kyburz Maschinenbau AG.
- 1985
Market launch of the three-point winch K-83.
- 1990
Creation of the first fully hydraulic winch; focus on hydraulic drive since then.
- 2025
Charly Kyburz takes over Kyburz Maschinenbau AG as new owner; Karl Kyburz passed away on April 12, 2025.