VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5
#22 in Chain hoistsFull review
A light chain hoist with limit switches and both remotes, for a shop with a high ceiling.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 rates 2.9 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 H5 costs $223.79 less ($599.99 vs $823.78).
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Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist
#10 in Wire rope hoistsFull review
A light wire-rope hoist with a powered trolley for moving loads along a beam.
Amazon $823.78$823.78
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 weight | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $545 per 1,000 lb ($599.99, 1,100 lb) | 0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 77 16.4 ft/min at the rated load | 50 lift speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Lift 10% | 55 20 ft of lift | 92 38 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 30 limit switches | 30 duty class or UL/ETL listing |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,100 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 20 ft | 38 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.4 ft/min | - |
| Load chain | G100 | - |
| Duty class | - | H1 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | - | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired and wireless | Wireless remote |
| Limit switches | Yes | - |