A light, portable hoist for moving engines and gear around a home garage.
Amazon $499.99The NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist rates 3.0 among chain hoists electric hoists; the Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist rates 2.4 among wire rope hoists ones. The NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist costs $323.79 less ($499.99 vs $823.78).
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A light wire-rope hoist with a powered trolley for moving loads along a beam.
Amazon $823.78Scores side by side
These two sit in different hoist type classes (chain hoists and wire rope hoists), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own hoist type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $455 per 1,000 lb ($499.99, 1,100 lb) | 0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 77 16.4 ft/min at the rated load | 50 lift speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Lift 10% | 9 10 ft of lift | 92 38 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 50 limit switches, dual brakes | 30 duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,100 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 10 ft | 38 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.4 / 5.6 ft/min | - |
| Duty class | - | H1 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | - | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wireless remote |
| Limit switches | Yes | - |
| Dual brakes | Yes | - |