PACCAR Winch Division is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of winch, hoist and drive systems. Our products are sold under the nameplates of Braden, Carco and Gearmatic. We service a diverse and growing customer base consisting of many of the world's leading equipment manufacturers.
The brands that comprise PACCAR Winch Division include Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic.
Gearmatic began as a manufacturer of power transmissions in late 1946 Vancouver, B.C. Planetary geartrain designs have been a central feature since first pioneered by Gearmatic. Over years of service Gearmatic units have always been the "swiss watch" of winches.