A low-cost wire-rope hoist for a garage lift up to about 1,300 lb.
Amazon $114.90The VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 leads on value. The Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist wins on lift. The VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 costs $708.88 less ($114.90 vs $823.78).
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A light wire-rope hoist with a powered trolley for moving loads along a beam.
Amazon $823.78Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 for value ($87 per 1,000 lb ($114.90, 1,320 lb) vs $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb)).
- Choose the Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist for lift (38 ft of lift vs 20 ft of lift).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wire rope hoists electric hoist; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $87 per 1,000 lb ($114.90, 1,320 lb) | 0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 26 13.8 ft/min at the rated load | 50 lift speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Lift 10% | 20 20 ft of lift | 92 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 none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR 1320 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA600 | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,320 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 20 ft | 38 ft |
| Lift speed | 13.8 ft/min | - |
| Duty class | - | H1 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 900 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | - | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired and wireless | Wireless remote |
