A wireless wire-rope hoist for short lifts in a garage or attic.
Amazon $161.99The Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist leads on value. The Prowinch 1 Ton Wire Rope Hoist wins on lift. The Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist costs $910.48 less ($161.99 vs $1,072.47).
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A one-ton wire-rope hoist with a powered trolley for a long beam in a shop.
Amazon $1,072.47Which should you buy?
- Choose the Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist for value ($92 per 1,000 lb ($161.99, 1,760 lb) vs $487 per 1,000 lb ($1,072.47, 2,200 lb)).
- Choose the Prowinch 1 Ton Wire Rope Hoist for lift (38 ft of lift vs 20 ft of lift).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wire rope hoists electric hoist; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist | Prowinch 1 Ton Wire Rope Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $92 per 1,000 lb ($161.99, 1,760 lb) | 0 $487 per 1,000 lb ($1,072.47, 2,200 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 36 16 ft/min at the rated load | 50 lift speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Lift 10% | 20 20 ft of lift | 92 38 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 50 safety features and rating not published (neutral score used) | 30 duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Nilight 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist | Prowinch 1 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,760 lb | 2,200 lb |
| Lift height | 20 ft | 38 ft |
| Lift speed | 16 ft/min | - |
| Duty class | - | H1 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 480 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | - | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wireless remote | Wireless remote |
