Prowinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley vs Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist rates 2.4 among wire rope hoists electric hoists; the Prowinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley rates 2.4 among chain hoists ones. The Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist costs $177.37 less ($823.78 vs $1,001.15).

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Prowinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley vs Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist

Scores 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 weightProwinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope HoistProwinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley
Overall rating2.4/52.4/5
Value 30%0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb)8 $1,251 per 1,000 lb ($1,001.15, 800 lb)
Speed 15%50 lift speed not published (neutral score used)50 lift speed not published (neutral score used)
Lift 10%92 38 ft of lift55 20 ft of lift
Safety 30%30 duty class or UL/ETL listing30 duty class or UL/ETL listing
Warranty 15%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope HoistProwinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley
Lifting
Rated load1,100 lb800 lb
Lift height38 ft20 ft
Duty classH1H3
Motor and power
Power120 V plug-in120 V plug-in
Motorized trolleyYesYes
Controls and safety
ControlWireless remote-

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