The cheapest way to hang a one-ton hoist, for occasional garage and farm use.
Amazon $137.79
A cheap, ETL-listed wire-rope hoist with a height limiter, for a home garage.
- 1,320 lbCapacity
- 19 ftLift
- 16.5 ft/minSpeed
- 120 V plug-inPower
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- ETL listed
- Height limiter and overload protection
- About $120
- Wired control only
- No duty class or warranty stated
The VIVOHOME VH 1320 lb family
Every VIVOHOME VH 1320 lb model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own hoist type.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 (this one) | 1,320 lb | 3.3/5 | $119.99 |
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US | 1,320 lb | 3.2/5 | $173.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its hoist type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VH636 |
|---|---|
| Lifting | |
| Rated load | 1,320 lb |
| Lift height | 19 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.5 ft/min |
| Motor and power | |
| Motor | 460 W |
| Power | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | |
| Control | Wired pendant |
| Limit switches | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| UL or ETL listed | Yes |
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