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Lofrans Falkon

The Falkon is Lofrans’ big horizontal windlass, one size up from the Tigres: an anodised aluminium body on deck with the chain gypsy on one side and an independently driven rope drum (or a second gypsy) on the other, a band brake, manual chain release, manual override by handle, an IP67 motor cover and a worm gearbox in an oil bath with a sight glass. Lofrans (founded 1966 in Italy) builds it with a 1700 W motor in 12 V or 24 V, a 2000 W motor in 24 V and a 2200 W motor in 48 V; the manual puts the 1700 W on boats of 45–55 ft and the 2000 W on 50–60 ft under heavy use. Lofrans’ parts list from 2006 shows early Falkons with 1200 W and 1500 W motors. The Falkon shares its manual with the Lion 1000, Cayman 88 and Tigres, but takes its own, larger 367-series gypsies, which it shares with the Titan.

Manuals & documents

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Wear parts & part numbers

PartOEM numberAlso fitsNote
Service kit720511,2,3—Lofrans’ maintenance kit for the Falkon, meant for the maintenance programme: seals 40x56x8, 25x42x6 and 42x56x7, O-rings 4625, 153 and 4112 (2), keys, a circlip and the screws, nuts and washers that are disturbed during a service.
Chain gypsy6309962,3—8 mm ISO 4565 / DIN 766 (#367A). All Falkon gypsies are the 367 series, shared with the Titan; they are not the 276-series gypsies of the Tigres, Cayman and Kobra.
Chain gypsy6365702,3,4—10 mm ISO 4565 / 3/8 in HT (#367B).
Chain gypsy6311322,3,4—10 mm DIN 766 / 3/8 in BBB (#367C).
Chain gypsy6365722,3,4—12 mm ISO 4565 / 13 mm DIN 766 (#367D).
Chain gypsy6310362,3,4—1/2 in G40 (#367E).
Chain gypsy6310332,3,4—1/2 in BBB (#367F).
Chain gypsy6310592,3,4—14 mm (#367G).
Chain gypsy6311242,3,4—3/8 in G40 (#367I).
Chain gypsy6311293,4—5/16 in HT; in Lofrans’ catalogue, not on the exploded view.
Chain gypsy6365713,4—7/16 in HT; in Lofrans’ catalogue, not on the exploded view.
Chain gypsy6310503,4—13 mm DIN 764; in Lofrans’ catalogue, not on the exploded view.
Motor634371 · 6343722,5,6,7,8—634371 = 12 V, 634372 = 24 V: 1700 W (#418G/#418H), triangular flange, 17 mm shaft, 3 terminals; they run with worm 635693. Lofrans’ FAQ also names the Progress 2, the first-generation X3 and the Albatros. The 2000 W (#418e) and 2200 W (#418i) motors are listed without codes.
Gear set6356932,9—Worm (#461) for the 1700 W motor. The 2000 W Falkon has its own worm (#461a), for which Lofrans publishes no code.
Gear set6315482,9—Wormwheel (#448).
Driveshaft kit6307812—Main shaft (#452); sold as a single part, not a kit.
Clutch cone631851 · 6318702,9—631851 = outer cone (#436), 631870 = inner cone (#442). The gypsy sits between them; grease them at every step B of the programme.
Chain stripper6352912,9—Chain stripper (#467). Refit its screws with a chromate-free anti-galvanic compound (programme step F).
Standard pawl6353232—Pawl (#1108).
Emergency handle635518 · 6333172—635518 = emergency wheel for the manual override, chromed (#457); 633317 = handle (#466).
Oil sight glass6334262—#407; the same part as on the Tigres.
Oil filler plug6354442,10,11—Gearbox filler plug, 3/8 in (TC0 3/8); the same plug as on the Cayman and Kobra.
Seal set6332522,9—Gearbox gasket (#463), the same part as on the Tigres; Lofrans’ maintenance programme renews all gaskets together with the oil (step D).
Seal setKA111019—‘Kit A – Seals’ from Lofrans’ 2006 parts list (B.11.101) in the current manual. The same seals and O-rings come in maintenance kit 72051, which is how they are ordered today.
Chain counter sensor47404812,3—Universal chain counter kit for Lofrans’ horizontal windlasses (Cayman, Kobra, Falkon and others).
Circuit breaker187334 · 187332 · 18733313,2—187334 = 125 A thermal-magnetic for the 1700 W 12 V, 187332 = 70 A thermal for the 1700 W 24 V and the 2200 W 48 V, 187333 = 100 A thermal-magnetic for the 2000 W 24 V; each with plate and LED. Assignments from Lofrans’ Falkon product table.
Control box / solenoid—14,5—Dual-direction solenoid pack, supplied with the windlass. Lofrans sells control boxes by voltage, motor power and number of terminals (the 1700 W Falkon motors have 3 terminals), not by windlass model, and no Lofrans page names a code for the Falkon, so none is given here.
Foot switch600011 · 60001215,2—Grey foot switches listed as accessories for the Falkon: 600011 with red button (DOWN), 600012 with black button (UP); 12–24 V DC, IP67, 5 A contacts. White-cover versions: 602120 (DOWN) and 602119 (UP).
Up/down switch18733816,2,9—Up/down rocker switch type C with housing; Lofrans’ manual shows it in the Falkon 2000 W wiring diagram.
Clutch nut6355242,9—Clutch nut (#435), chromed; called ‘wingnut’ in the 2006 parts list. The handle turns it to clamp or free the gypsy between the cones.
Band brake636569 · 6354832—636569 = band brake with lining (#441), 635483 = brake hand wheel, chromed (#440).

Numbers checked against the sources below on 13 October 2026. Always confirm against your serial number and exact type before ordering.

Service intervals

TaskInterval
GreaseWash all surfaces with fresh water and soap (no chlorine), remove the salt, grease the main-shaft threads and clutch cones and check for corrosion: every 3 months if the boat is used more than 6 months a year or chartered, every 6 months for 2–6 months’ use, once a year for under 2 months’ use9
ClutchWhen greasing the cones (step B) or changing chain size: unscrew the gypsy with the handle, slide off the upper cone, gypsy and lower cone, wash with running water (never a pressure washer), check for corrosion or mechanical damage, grease the threads and all moving parts on reassembly9
Electrical connectionsEvery 12 months: check the motor terminals, measure the voltage drop at the terminals and make sure the control box is in a dry place9
GasketsReplace all gaskets and the gearbox oil (1.0 l SAE 90–140; seals in maintenance kit 72051): every 24 months with 2–6 or more than 6 months’ use a year, every 12 months on charter boats, every 36 months with under 2 months’ use9,17,1
Full serviceEvery 36 months (every 24 months on charter boats): lift the windlass off the deck, clean the salt from under the base, check for corrosion and re-bed it. Charter boats also every 36 months: remove the stainless deck and stripper screws and refit them with a chromate-free anti-galvanic compound9

From the maintenance programme (section 6.1, page 13) in Lofrans’ installation and user’s manual for the Lion 1000, Cayman 88, Tigres and Falkon. Lofrans gives calendar intervals by months of use per year, not operating hours, and the warranty lapses if the programme is not followed. Disconnect the power before any maintenance.

Specifications

TypeHorizontal windlass, anodised aluminium body: chain gypsy and independent rope drum as standard (drum port, gypsy starboard), or a version with two gypsies; band brake, manual chain release, manual override, IP67 motor cover; worm gearbox in an oil bath with sight glass. Lofrans’ manual: 1700 W for boats of 45–55 ft, 2000 W for 50–60 ft (heavy duty)2,18,9
Voltage12 V or 24 V with the 1700 W motor, 24 V with the 2000 W motor, 48 V with the 2200 W motor (Lofrans lists the 48 V models with a 12 V control box)2,18
Motor1700 W, 2000 W or 2200 W DC motor under an IP67 cover. The 1700 W motors 634371 (12 V) and 634372 (24 V) have a triangular flange, a 17 mm shaft and 3 terminals; Lofrans publishes no codes for the 2000 W and 2200 W motors. Early Falkons (2006 parts list) had 1200 W or 1500 W motors2,5,9
Max pull / working load1700 W 12 V: 1700 kg max, working load 215 kg; 1700 W 24 V: 1800 kg / 225 kg; 2000 W 24 V: 2640 kg / 330 kg; 2200 W 48 V: 2700 kg / 360 kg2,18
Current drawAt working load: 210 A (1700 W 12 V), 100 A (1700 W 24 V), 110 A (2000 W 24 V), 60 A (2200 W 48 V)2,18
Chain speedAt working load: 14 m/min (1700 W 12 V), 15 m/min (1700 W 24 V), 19 m/min (2000 W 24 V), 12 m/min (2200 W 48 V)2,18
Chain size367-series gypsies for 8 mm ISO 4565 / DIN 766, 10 mm ISO 4565 / 3/8 in HT, 10 mm DIN 766 / 3/8 in BBB, 12 mm ISO 4565 / 13 mm DIN 766, 13 mm DIN 764, 14 mm, 5/16 in HT, 3/8 in G40, 7/16 in HT, 1/2 in G40 and 1/2 in BBB chain; not the 276-series gypsies of the Tigres, Cayman and Kobra2,3,4
Power cable sizeCopper, insulation rated at least 105 °C, not bundled with other supply cables; sized by the total run (positive + negative), up to 15 m / beyond: 1700 W 12 V 50 / 75 mm², 1700 W 24 V 35 / 50 mm², 2000 W 24 V 50 / 75 mm², 2200 W 48 V 10 / 16 mm²9
Breaker / fuseLofrans breaker with a trip curve matched to the motor: 125 A thermal-magnetic 187334 (1700 W 12 V), 70 A thermal 187332 (1700 W 24 V and 2200 W 48 V), 100 A thermal-magnetic 187333 (2000 W 24 V); switch it off once the anchor is up13,2,9
ControlDual-direction control box (solenoid pack) supplied with the windlass; mount it in a dry place near the windlass, and the up/down control where the operator can see the windlass. Replacement boxes are chosen by voltage, motor power and number of motor terminals14,9
Gear oil1.0 l of SAE 90 to SAE 140 gear oil (GL1–GL4); Lofrans’ oil table gives the 1.0 l for the 1700 W and 2000 W Falkon. Level visible in the sight glass 633426, filled through the 3/8 in oil plug 63544417,5,2
Weight55–57 kg depending on the motor; 65 kg for the version with two gypsies18,2
Years builtCurrent model, in Lofrans’ range in 2026; Lofrans publishes no launch year. The 2006 parts list in the current manual already shows the Falkon, then with 1200 W and 1500 W motors5,9
Warranty3 years limited, provided the maintenance programme is followed; motors and electrics, gaskets and seals and anything on charter boats are covered for 1 year only9

Good to know

  • Check the sight glass before the season: the Falkon’s gearbox takes 1.0 l of SAE 90–140 gear oil. Oil seeping out between motor and gearbox usually means the motor bolts have worked loose, so the worm runs off-centre and wears the seal; tighten them and renew the seals with kit 72051 rather than just topping up.9,17,1
  • Before ordering a motor, compare flange shape, shaft diameter and number of terminals with the motor table in Lofrans’ FAQ. The 1700 W Falkon motors 634371/634372 (triangular flange, 17 mm shaft, 3 terminals) run with worm 635693; the 2000 W Falkon has its own motor and worm, which Lofrans lists without codes, so ask a Lofrans dealer. If the number of terminals changes, the control box has to change too.5,2,9
  • Leave at least 300 mm between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain, and keep the chain angle at the bow roller under 90°. A shallow locker is the classic cause of jams and of the override mechanism kicking in on the way down; Lofrans’ remedy is to mount the windlass over the deepest part of the locker or to carry less chain.9
  • Never let the windlass hold the boat: once the anchor is set or stowed, put the chain on a chain stopper and switch off the breaker. Before hauling or lowering under power, make sure the clutch is tight and the band brake released; before using the drum for warping, tighten the brake first so the anchor stays put, then free the clutch.9
  • A Falkon that turns slowly usually has undersized cables, poor connections, dirty brushes or water in the motor. At 12 V it draws about 210 A at working load, so the cable has to be 50 mm² up to 15 m of total run and 75 mm² beyond. The breaker protects against overload, not against overheating from long runs: after it trips, wait a few minutes before resetting, and run the engine or generator while hauling.9,2
  • The Falkon takes the 367-series gypsies, which it shares with the Titan, not the 276-series gypsies of the Tigres, Cayman and Kobra. Match the gypsy to your chain’s standard, not just its diameter: for 10 mm chain there is one gypsy for ISO 4565 / 3/8 in HT (636570) and another for DIN 766 / 3/8 in BBB (631132), and 1/2 in G40 and BBB chain also need different gypsies (631036, 631033).2,3,4

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Sources

  1. lofrans.com/download/01KFJM46Q3W3WN22VJN75488SC
  2. lofrans.com/products/windlasses/falkon-horizontal-windlass
  3. lofrans.com/download/01KFNMN7YB85M7N2RNY3TFJM30
  4. jimmygreen.com/lofrans-accessories/51650-lofrans-replacement-gypsy
  5. lofrans.com/faq
  6. lofrans.com/products/windlasses/x3-vertical-windlass
  7. jimmygreen.com/lofrans-accessories/79497-lofrans-replacement-12v-motors
  8. jimmygreen.com/product/lofrans-replacement-24v-motors/
  9. lofrans.com/download/01KFJM465Q3S1ZHF19H3P28PKD
  10. lofrans.com/products/windlasses/cayman-horizontal-windlass
  11. lofrans.com/products/windlasses/kobra-horizontal-windlass
  12. lofrans.com/products/lofrans-deck-hardware-accessories/kit-s-magnetic-sensors
  13. lofrans.com/products/lofrans-deck-hardware-accessories/circuit-breaker-standard
  14. lofrans.com/products/lofrans-deck-hardware-accessories/control-boxes-solenoids-for-dc
  15. lofrans.com/products/lofrans-deck-hardware-accessories/foot-switch
  16. lofrans.com/products/lofrans-deck-hardware-accessories/control-switch
  17. lofrans.com/download/01KFJM444JDVAWGKVA5YGAKF6D
  18. lofrans.com/download/01KFJM46Q7SDYSRD8P1MFEQS77

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