A low-cost light hoist for lifting engine parts and tools in a home garage.
Amazon $369.90The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B leads on value. The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 wins on speed and lift. The VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B costs $230.09 less ($369.90 vs $599.99).
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A light chain hoist with limit switches and both remotes, for a shop with a high ceiling.
Amazon $599.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B for value ($336 per 1,000 lb ($369.90, 1,100 lb) vs $545 per 1,000 lb ($599.99, 1,100 lb)).
- Choose the VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 for speed (16.4 ft/min at the rated load vs 10 ft/min at the rated load) and lift (20 ft of lift vs 15 ft of lift).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every chain hoists electric hoist; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $336 per 1,000 lb ($369.90, 1,100 lb) | 44 $545 per 1,000 lb ($599.99, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 38 10 ft/min at the rated load | 77 16.4 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 32 15 ft of lift | 55 20 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 50 safety features and rating not published (neutral score used) | 30 limit switches |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist BDH500B | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,100 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 15 ft | 20 ft |
| Lift speed | 10 ft/min | 16.4 ft/min |
| Load chain | G100 | G100 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 700 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wired and wireless |
| Limit switches | - | Yes |
