For a home or small shop that wants a rated, serviceable one-ton hoist and will pay for it.
Amazon $1,565.09The Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u leads on value. The Mode FreeHoist+ Cordless Hoist wins on speed. The Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u costs $2,203.91 less ($1,565.09 vs $3,769).
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A listed cordless one-ton hoist for stage and event rigging.
Amazon $3,769Which should you buy?
- Choose the Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u for value ($711 per 1,000 lb ($1,565.09, 2,200 lb) vs $1,713 per 1,000 lb ($3,769, 2,200 lb)).
- Choose the Mode FreeHoist+ Cordless Hoist for speed (11.5 ft/min at the rated load vs 8 ft/min at the rated load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every chain hoists electric hoist; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u | Mode FreeHoist+ Cordless Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 32 $711 per 1,000 lb ($1,565.09, 2,200 lb) | 0 $1,713 per 1,000 lb ($3,769, 2,200 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 25 8 ft/min at the rated load | 47 11.5 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 55 20 ft of lift | 50 lift height not published (neutral score used) |
| Safety 30% | 100 limit switches, overload protection, dual brakes, duty class or UL/ETL listing | 100 limit switches, overload protection, dual brakes, duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u | Mode FreeHoist+ Cordless Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 2,200 lb | 2,200 lb |
| Lift height | 20 ft | - |
| Lift speed | 8 ft/min | 11.5 ft/min |
| Load chain | G80 | G100 |
| Duty class | H2 | - |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 750 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | Battery |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wireless remote |
| Limit switches | Yes | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes | Yes |
| Dual brakes | Yes | Yes |
| UL or ETL listed | - | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
