Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist vs VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B rates 3.0 among chain hoists electric hoists; the Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist rates 2.4 among wire rope hoists ones. The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B costs $453.88 less ($369.90 vs $823.78).

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Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist vs VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B

Scores side by side

These two sit in different hoist type classes (chain hoists and wire rope 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 weightVEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500BProwinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist
Overall rating3.0/52.4/5
Value 30%65 $336 per 1,000 lb ($369.90, 1,100 lb)0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb)
Speed 15%38 10 ft/min at the rated load50 lift speed not published (neutral score used)
Lift 10%32 15 ft of lift92 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 none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500BProwinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist
Lifting
Rated load1,100 lb1,100 lb
Lift height15 ft38 ft
Lift speed10 ft/min-
Load chainG100-
Duty class-H1
Motor and power
Motor700 W-
Power120 V plug-in120 V plug-in
Motorized trolley-Yes
Controls and safety
ControlWired pendantWireless remote

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