A cheap, ETL-listed wire-rope hoist with a height limiter, for a home garage.
Amazon $119.99The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 rates 3.3 among wire rope hoists electric hoists; the VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 rates 2.9 among chain hoists ones. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 costs $480 less ($119.99 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 $599.99Scores side by side
These two sit in different hoist type classes (wire rope hoists and chain 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 | VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $91 per 1,000 lb ($119.99, 1,320 lb) | 44 $545 per 1,000 lb ($599.99, 1,100 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 39 16.5 ft/min at the rated load | 77 16.4 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 16 19 ft of lift | 55 20 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 80 limit switches, overload protection, duty class or UL/ETL listing | 30 limit switches |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 | VEVOR 1100 lb Chain Hoist H5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,320 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Lift height | 19 ft | 20 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.5 ft/min | 16.4 ft/min |
| Load chain | - | G100 |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 460 W | - |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wired and wireless |
| Limit switches | Yes | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes | - |
| UL or ETL listed | Yes | - |