VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636
A cheap, ETL-listed wire-rope hoist with a height limiter, for a home garage.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 is the better electric hoist overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 leads on speed. The VEVOR 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA800 wins on value. The VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 costs $9.91 less ($119.99 vs $129.90).
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VEVOR 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA800
A budget hoist for lifting an engine or a heavy part in a home garage.
Amazon $129.90$129.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 for speed (16.5 ft/min at the rated load vs 13.8 ft/min at the rated load).
- Choose the VEVOR 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA800 for value ($74 per 1,000 lb ($129.90, 1,760 lb) vs $91 per 1,000 lb ($119.99, 1,320 lb)).
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 Wire Hoist VH636 | VEVOR 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 71 $91 per 1,000 lb ($119.99, 1,320 lb) | 81 $74 per 1,000 lb ($129.90, 1,760 lb) |
| Speed 15% | 39 16.5 ft/min at the rated load | 26 13.8 ft/min at the rated load |
| Lift 10% | 16 19 ft of lift | 20 20 ft of lift |
| Safety 30% | 80 limit switches, overload protection, duty class or UL/ETL listing | 50 safety features and rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VIVOHOME 1320 lb Wire Hoist VH636 | VEVOR 1760 lb Wire Rope Hoist PA800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated load | 1,320 lb | 1,760 lb |
| Lift height | 19 ft | 20 ft |
| Lift speed | 16.5 ft/min | 13.8 ft/min |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 460 W | 950 W |
| Power | 120 V plug-in | 120 V plug-in |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Control | Wired pendant | Wireless remote |
| Limit switches | Yes | - |
| Overload protection | Yes | - |
| UL or ETL listed | Yes | - |