Patterson unveiled its new 40ft YoYo Winch for the tank barge market at the International WorkBoat Show 2011, showing how it can help barge operators save millions. The 40ft YoYo Winch was also recently featured in the Waterways Journal Workboat Show Issue 2011.
Our Heritage
The Patterson Company began operations in 1858 on the banks of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh. In the 1950s we began designing and manufacturing towboat and barge winches, which is what we are known for today. When we started, we made just a few sizes of winches, but we now offer winches with capacities from 20 tons to 90 tons and in three operating formats: manual, electrical, and hydraulic. Over the years, we’ve improved the winch by listening to the needs of the end user. The results are increased safety and winches that require less maintenance. For over 150 years, we’ve protected, pulled and performed for you.
