Güde GSZ 200/400 Electric Hoist – 200 kg direct pull capacity or 400 kg with pulley, 12 m rope
The Güde GSZ 200/400 is an electric wire rope hoist for use in workshops, garages, and warehouses, featuring a 750 W single-phase 230 V motor, a 12 m long Ø 3.8 mm steel rope, a 200 kg direct pull capacity, and a 400 kg capacity with a deflection pulley. Die-cast aluminum motor housing and gearbox. Manufactured by Güde, a German brand founded in 1979 in Wolpertshausen, with TÜV Rheinland (GS) approval. Distributed in Italy by Krollit, official Güde distributor since 2007.
- Voltage: 230 V single-phase / 50 Hz
- Motor Power P1: 750 W
- Insulation Class: I (with mandatory grounding)
- Direct Pull Capacity: 200 kg
- Capacity with Deflection Pulley: 400 kg
- Lifting Height Direct Pull: up to 11 m
- Lifting Height with Pulley: up to 5.5 m
- Lifting Speed: 8 m/min direct pull, 4 m/min with pulley
- Steel Rope: 12 m length, 3.8 mm diameter
- Control Cable: 1.6 m
- Control with emergency stop button
- Net Weight: 15.6 kg · CE, GS, Q9 marking
Who uses the GSZ 200/400 and for what
The GSZ 200/400 is chosen by mechanical and bodywork workshops, auto repair shops, spare parts dealers, small and medium-sized logistics warehouses, carpentry shops, farmers who move sacks and boxes in barns, and private garage owners who lift engines, technical blocks, crates, hay bales, or heavy toolboxes. The dual 200/400 kg configuration allows choosing between a maximum lifting height of 11 m at 200 kg capacity (for high floors, mezzanines, barns, sheds) and 5.5 m at 400 kg capacity (for heavier lifts at reduced heights). The die-cast aluminum motor body and gearbox keep the overall weight low (15.6 kg), allowing installation on a support tube without the need for dedicated metal structures to support the hoist itself.
Logistics and Krollit Support
Shipping 4-6 business days from Krollit warehouse, Monteforte Irpino (AV). Technical assistance in Italian at +39 0825-1494022 .
Who is the GSZ 200/400 for?
| Profile |
Compatibility |
Reason |
| Mechanical workshop, auto repair shop, spare parts dealer |
Suitable |
Lifting engines, technical blocks, gearboxes up to 200 kg direct pull and 400 kg with pulley, at typical workshop heights (3-4 m) |
| Small warehouse, barn, private garage |
Suitable |
12 m rope and 200 kg configuration support lifting to mezzanines, barns, and second floors with a useful height of up to 11 m |
| Professional construction site, continuous material lifting |
Not suitable |
1.6 m control cable and 750 W motor with insulation class I are sized for intermittent use in covered environments, not for continuous lifting cycles on open construction sites |
Not suitable for: lifting people (use forbidden by regulations for hoists not certified for personnel lifting), outdoor environments exposed to direct rain (insulation class I does not guarantee IP protection from bad weather), and movements where the actual capacity exceeds 200 kg in direct pull or 400 kg with a pulley.
Motor and Power Supply
| Voltage |
230 V single-phase |
| Frequency |
50 Hz |
| Motor power P1 |
750 W |
| Insulation class |
I (requires grounding) |
| Motor housing and gearbox material |
die-cast aluminum |
Lifting Capacity
| Direct pull capacity (without pulley) |
200 kg |
| Capacity with deflection pulley |
400 kg |
| Max lifting height direct pull |
11 m |
| Max lifting height with pulley |
5.5 m |
| Lifting speed direct pull |
8 m/min |
| Lifting speed with pulley |
4 m/min |
Rope and Control
| Steel rope length |
12 m |
| Rope diameter |
3.8 mm |
| Control cable |
1.6 m |
| Control panel |
with emergency stop button |
| Up/down limit switch system |
limit switch lever (Endabschaltbügel) |
| Load retention in case of power failure |
automatic brake, load kept suspended |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length |
390 mm |
| Width |
150 mm |
| Height |
270 mm |
| Net weight |
15.6 kg |
| Gross weight (with packaging) |
16.2 kg |
| Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) |
417 x 250 x 160 mm |
Compliance and Certifications
| Marking |
CE |
| Safety certification |
GS – TÜV Rheinland |
| Güde quality mark |
Q9 |
| GTIN |
4015671017062 |
| Güde article code |
01706 |
Standard Equipment
- GSZ 200/400 electric hoist with pre-assembled Ø 3.8 mm 12 m steel rope
- Control panel with emergency stop button and 1.6 m cable
- Mounting brackets and screws for anchoring to a support tube
- Load hook
- Deflection pulley for 400 kg configuration
- User manual and CE declaration of conformity
Professional Applications
Lifting engines, technical blocks, and heavy spare parts in the workshop
In mechanical workshops and auto repair, the GSZ 200/400 is used in a 200 kg direct pull configuration to remove engines from cars, lift gearboxes, tilt blocks, and move heavy spare parts boxes. The 12 m rope allows working even on high lifting platforms or technical mezzanines. The automatic brake keeps the load suspended even in the event of a power outage, preventing the part from falling during a work break.
Movement between ground floor and mezzanine/barn
In warehouses and barns, the GSZ 200/400 replaces manual lifting of sacks, bales, crates, and boxes between the ground floor and the upper floor. The 8 m/min speed in direct pull allows rapid lifting cycles at typical heights of 4-6 meters. The deflection pulley included in the standard equipment increases the capacity to 400 kg for heavier work cycles, halving the useful height to 5.5 m and the speed to 4 m/min, with simple mechanical repositioning of the cable.
Original Güde Spare Parts
| Code |
Description |
Note |
| 17080302 |
Bearing shield (Lagerschild) |
Mechanical component of the motor body |
| 17080303 |
Brake body (Bremskörper) |
Keeps the load suspended when the up/down button is released |
| 17060309 |
Complete gearbox (version FSL01706-01) |
For serial numbers before 43389 |
| 1706-02009 |
Complete gearbox (version FSL01706-02) |
For serial numbers from 43389 onwards |
| 17080313 |
Limit switch lever (Endabschaltbügel) |
Automatic up/down stop |
| 17060318 |
Deflection pulley |
Component for 400 kg configuration |
| 17080320 |
Motor fan |
Motor cooling during operation |
| 17060324 |
Limit switch lever pin |
Articulation pin of the stop lever |
| 550500321 |
Control switch |
Up/down control |
| 550500322 |
Emergency stop switch |
Mushroom button on the control panel |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 200 kg and 400 kg configurations of the GSZ 200/400?
The hoist operates in two alternative configurations. In direct pull, with the rope descending vertically from the drum to the hook, the capacity is 200 kg and the useful lifting height is 11 m. With the included deflection pulley, the rope makes a deflection loop over a pulley: the capacity doubles to 400 kg, the useful height halves to 5.5 m, and the speed changes from 8 to 4 m/min.
The mechanical principle is that of a block and tackle: by adding a deflection, the force the motor can lift is doubled, but the travel per drum revolution is halved. The 200 kg configuration is chosen when height is needed, and the 400 kg configuration when capacity is needed.
What happens to the load if the power fails during lifting?
The GSZ 200/400 has an internal automatic brake: in the event of a power failure, the load remains suspended in the position it was in at the time of the interruption. It does not descend by gravity.
The brake is operated by the brake body (spare part code 17080303), which activates when the control panel button is released or when power is removed from the motor. This feature allows you to interrupt lifting to reposition the load, take a break, or manage a sudden voltage drop without losing control of the lifted weight.
What kind of support tube can I attach the hoist to and what criteria should I use to choose the structure?
The GSZ 200/400 is attached with the included brackets and screws to a horizontal support tube. The tube must be part of a structure calculated to support at least the weight of the hoist (15.6 kg) plus the maximum load (200 or 400 kg) plus a safety coefficient appropriate for the use.
In practice, this means an I-beam, an HEA profile, or a structural tube anchored to a wall or ceiling by qualified personnel. Drywall wall brackets, lightweight shelves, or hydraulic and electrical pipes are not suitable. For workshops and warehouses, the typical solution is an I-beam mounted in a truss or a dedicated gantry. Structural verification of the anchorage is the responsibility of the installer or a qualified technician.
Can I lift people with the GSZ 200/400?
No. The GSZ 200/400 is a hoist for lifting material loads and is not certified for lifting people. European regulations distinguish between equipment for lifting loads and equipment for lifting people, with very different safety, redundancy, and testing requirements.
Lifting people requires specific equipment (aerial platforms, stairlifts, elevators) certified for that use, with redundant fall protection systems and mandatory periodic maintenance procedures. Using a non-compliant hoist for lifting personnel is a violation of accident prevention regulations and puts the operator's safety at risk.
Can the Ø 3.8 mm steel rope be replaced, and when should it be replaced?
The steel rope is a wear component. It should be visually checked before each use and replaced at the first signs of damage: broken strands, crushing, deformation, localized oxidation, uneven loops on the drum.
Technical rope discarding criteria are codified by ISO 4309 (inspection and discarding criteria for wire ropes for lifting appliances). Indicatively, a rope should be replaced when more than 6-10 broken wires are found on a section equal to 6 times the diameter (depending on the construction). Replacement requires the original Güde rope of 12 m length and 3.8 mm diameter with the correct pressed terminal: contact Krollit support for the original part.
Can I use the GSZ 200/400 outdoors in the rain or in dusty environments?
The GSZ 200/400 is in insulation class I and does not have a high IP protection rating. It is intended for use in covered workshops, garages, and warehouses. It is not suitable for direct exposure to rain, snow, water jets, or environments with explosive dust.
For outdoor construction site use, a specific hoist or winch for outdoor environments with an IP54 protection rating or higher is required. In dusty environments, periodic cleaning of the motor body and control panel is necessary to prevent dust from entering the controls and electrical contacts. The hoist should be disconnected from the mains after use when not in use for prolonged periods.
What periodic maintenance does the hoist require and how are spare parts managed?
Recommended maintenance: visual inspection of the rope before each use, monthly external cleaning of the motor body and control panel, inspection of the brake (brake body code 17080303) and the limit switch lever (code 17080313) every 6 months, periodic inspection of the gearbox depending on hours of use.
Available spare parts are organized into two distinct parts lists (Stückliste) linked to the serial number: FSL01706-01 for serial numbers before 43389 and FSL01706-02 for serial numbers 43389 and later. The main difference concerns the gearbox (code 17060309 vs 1706-02009). When ordering spare parts, it is important to communicate the complete serial number printed on the hoist's nameplate to Krollit support to identify the correct version.
What warranty and after-sales support does Krollit offer for the GSZ 200/400?
Krollit applies the official Güde warranty on the components of the GSZ 200/400 model.
Technical assistance in Italian at +39 0825-1494022 from Monday to Friday. Original Güde spare parts in stock with dedicated codes for the model (series 17060xxx, 17080xxx, 5505003xx). Among the most requested spare parts for this model: brake body, complete gearbox, deflection pulley, control panel switch, and emergency stop button. To identify the correct spare part version, the serial number from the hoist's nameplate is required.
