A listed wire-rope hoist with a wireless remote, for a garage lift under 1,300 lb.
Amazon $173.99The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.2 to 2.4. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US leads on value and safety. The Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist wins on lift. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US costs $649.79 less ($173.99 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 VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US for value ($132 per 1,000 lb ($173.99, 1,320 lb) vs $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb)) and safety (limit switches, overload protection, duty class or UL/ETL listing vs duty class or UL/ETL listing).
- Choose the Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist for lift (38 ft of lift vs 19 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 | VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $132 per 1,000 lb ($173.99, 1,320 lb) | 0 $749 per 1,000 lb ($823.78, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 39 16.5 ft/min at the rated load | 50 lift speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Lift 10% | 16 19 ft of lift | 92 38 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 80 limit switches, overload protection, 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
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Hoist VH1201US | Prowinch 1/2 Ton Wire Rope Hoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,320 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 19 ft | 38 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.5 ft/min | - |
| Duty class | - | H1 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 460 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Motorized trolley | - | Yes |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wireless remote | Wireless remote |
| Limit switches | Yes | - |
| Overload protection | Yes | - |
| UL or ETL listed | Yes | - |
