A listed wire-rope hoist with a wireless remote, for a garage lift under 1,300 lb.
Amazon $173.99The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US rates 3.2 among wire rope hoists electric hoists; the NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist rates 3.0 among chain hoists ones. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US costs $301 less ($173.99 vs $474.99).
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A light, portable hoist for moving engines and gear around a home garage.
Amazon $474.99Scores side by side
These two sit in different hoist type classes (wire rope hoists and chain 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 | VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US | NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $132 per 1,000 lb ($173.99, 1,320 lb) | 54 $432 per 1,000 lb ($474.99, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 39 16.5 ft/min at the rated load | 77 16.4 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 16 19 ft of lift | 9 10 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 80 limit switches, overload protection, duty class or UL/ETL listing | 50 limit switches, dual brakes |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US | NEWTRY 1100 lb Mini Chain Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,320 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 19 ft | 10 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.5 ft/min | 16.4 / 5.6 ft/min |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 460 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wireless remote | Wired pendant |
| Limit switches | Yes | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes | - |
| Dual brakes | - | Yes |
| UL or ETL listed | Yes | - |