The cheapest way to hang a one-ton hoist, for occasional garage and farm use.
Amazon $137.79The VEVOR 2200 lb Wire Hoist, 1600 W rates 3.2 among wire rope hoists electric hoists; the Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u rates 3.2 among chain hoists ones. The VEVOR 2200 lb Wire Hoist, 1600 W costs $1,427.30 less ($137.79 vs $1,565.09).
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For a home or small shop that wants a rated, serviceable one-ton hoist and will pay for it.
Amazon $1,565.09Scores 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 | VEVOR 2200 lb Wire Hoist, 1600 W | Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $63 per 1,000 lb ($137.79, 2,200 lb) | 32 $711 per 1,000 lb ($1,565.09, 2,200 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 36 16 ft/min at the rated load | 25 8 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 19 19.7 ft of lift | 55 20 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 50 safety features and rating not published (neutral score used) | 100 limit switches, overload protection, dual brakes, duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR 2200 lb Wire Hoist, 1600 W | Prowinch 1 Ton Chain Hoist PWHF1000u | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 2,200 lb | 2,200 lb |
| Lift height | 19.7 ft | 20 ft |
| Lift speed | 16 ft/min | 8 ft/min |
| Load chain | - | G80 |
| Duty class | - | H2 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 1,600 W | 650 W |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wired pendant |
| Limit switches | - | Yes |
| Overload protection | - | Yes |
| Dual brakes | - | Yes |