A light wire-rope hoist with a powered trolley for moving loads along a beam.
Amazon $823.78The 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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A compact rated hoist with a powered trolley for light material handling along a beam.
Amazon $1,001.15Scores 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 | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | Prowinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.4/5 |
| 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 lift | 55 20 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 30 duty class or UL/ETL listing | 30 duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | Prowinch 800 lb Hoist, Trolley | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,100 lb | 800 lb |
| Lift height | 38 ft | 20 ft |
| Duty class | H1 | H3 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wireless remote | - |