AWAH Z2 Arborist Drill Powered Ascender

AWAH Z2 Arborist User Manual (PDF)

Fast Setup, Ready Anywhere

AWAH Z2-A adopts a streamlined rope loading design that allows you to prepare for lifting in seconds—simply place the rope along the guided track and secure the cover. No complicated setup, no specialized tools. Just pure efficiency when you need it most, whether you're in the tree canopy, on a remote hillside, or responding to time-critical field tasks.

 

Cordless Power, Professional Control

Powered by a standard 18V brushless drill, the AWAH Z2-A delivers strong, smooth lifting power without internal batteries or charging wait time.

This modular design reduces downtime, enhances controllability, and ensures you always have the force you need—simply swap your drill battery and keep moving.

 

Mechanical Safety, Controlled Descent

In the event of power loss or drill malfunction, the AWAH Z2-A features a manual mechanical descent system, enabling controlled lowering at any time. This ensures the safety of operators and loads during unexpected situations—critical for arborists, rope access teams, and rescue environments.

 

What drill works best?

We recommend the Milwaukee 1/2" Hammer Drill (DO NOT use hammer mode) or any similar drill with similar torque will work.  You MUST NOT use an impact drill as you will tear up the gears.  The unit comes with 5/16" hex bits that intentionally DO NOT fit in 1/4" impact drivers.   We recommend a brushless drill or it could burn up the drill by creating too much heat on long ascents.  

 

What battery works best?

We recommend Milwaukee M18 batteries, specifially the 8ah Battery for many hours of work. 

 

Unit Includes:

(1) AWAH Z2-A Main Unit

(1) Protective Foam Case

(1) Replacment Input Main Shaft

(2) 8mm Hexagonal Drill Adapter Shafts

(1) Oil Bottle (Empty for user-supplied lubricant)

(2) L-shaped Hexagon Wrench

(1) User Manual

Warranty:  1 Year covering any manufacturer defects in materials or workmanship.

Rope Compatability:  10mm to 11mm semi-static ropes (compliant with EN1891)

Drill Torque Requirements:  90 to 150 Nm (NO IMPACT DRILLS)

Lifting Load Limit:  440 lbs (200 kg)

Lowering Load Range:  30 kg to 200 kg (66 lbs to 440 lbs)

Unit Weight:  2.03 kg (4.47 Lbs)

Power Source:  Standard electric drill (not included)

Lifting Speed:  0.5 meters per second (maximum load) ~ 2.0 meters per second (minimum load)

Recommended Drill Type:  Brushless drill, 90 to 150 N·m torque (non-impact)

Rope Insertion:  Tool-free, no disassembly required

Manual Descent (No Drill):  Supported