Portable Hoists | McMaster-Carr

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 1,000 lbs.

1,000 to 1,999 lbs.

2,000 to 3,999 lbs.

4,000 to 5,999 lbs.

6,000 lbs. or greater

	Power Source Power Source

Manual

Electric

Air Powered

	Mount Type Mount Type

Hook

Shackle

	Hoist Type Hoist Type

Chain

Rope

Wire Rope

	Operation Type Operation Type

Lever

Button

Pull

	Body Material Body Material

Steel

Aluminum

Stainless Steel and Plastic

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Clearance Clearance

	Lever Length Lever Length

	Brake Type Brake Type

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

	Lift Length Lift Length

	Pulling Effort @ Capacity Pulling Effort @ Capacity

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASME

CSA

CE Marked

	Hook Material Hook Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Body Depth Body Depth

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Body Width Body Width

	Voltage Voltage

120V AC

240V AC

460V AC

	Lifting Speed Lifting Speed

	Manufacturer Series Manufacturer Series

Shopstar

ShopAir

	Cord Length Cord Length

6 ft.

15 ft.

	Duty Cycle Duty Cycle

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Heavy Duty Lever Chain Hoists

Steel

Aluminum

These hoists have a thick, rugged frame for long life. Use the ratcheting lever to lift and position your load, and the brake will securely hold it in place. A stop on one end of the chain prevents the chain from pulling completely through the hoist.

Hoists with enclosed gears are protected from debris and contamination for smooth operation.

360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

Hoists with overload warning have a lever that folds inward and alerts you with a click and an indicator light when the load exceeds capacity. Hoists with overload protection will not operate when the load exceeds capacity.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Pulling Effort @ Capacity	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met		5-ft. Lift	10-ft. Lift	15-ft. Lift	20-ft. Lift
Steel
3/4	1,500	55 lbs.	11"	7/8"	10"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
1	2,000	75 lbs.	12"	1 1/8"	10"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1 1/2	3,000	65 lbs.	14"	1 1/4"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
2	4,000	60 lbs.	15"	1 3/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
2 3/4	5,500	85 lbs.	15"	1 3/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
3	6,000	70 lbs.	16"	1 1/2"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
Steel with Overload Warning
3/4	1,500	40 lbs.	11"	7/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1	2,000	50 lbs.	12"	1 1/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1 1/2	3,000	45 lbs.	14"	1 1/4"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
2	4,000	45 lbs.	15"	1 3/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
2 3/4	5,500	60 lbs.	15"	1 3/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
3	6,000	70 lbs.	16"	1 1/2"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
Aluminum with Enclosed Gears and 360° Rotating Lever
3/4	1,600	60 lbs.	11"	1"	22"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1 1/2	3,300	90 lbs.	15"	1 1/8"	22"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
3 1/4	6,600	95 lbs.	17"	1 1/8"	22"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
Aluminum with Overload Protection, Enclosed Gears and 360° Rotating Lever
3/4	1,600	60 lbs.	11"	1"	24"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1 1/2	3,300	90 lbs.	15"	1 1/8"	24"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
3 1/4	6,600	95 lbs.	17"	1 1/8"	24"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Lever Chain Hoists

Use the ratcheting lever to lift and position your load, and the brake will securely hold it in place. A stop on one end of the chain prevents the chain from pulling completely through the hoist.

360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

Hoists with overload protection will not operate when the load exceeds capacity.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Hoists

Hoist

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Pulling Effort @ Capacity	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met		5-ft. Lift	10-ft. Lift	15-ft. Lift	20-ft. Lift
Steel
3/4	1,500	50 lbs.	12"	1 1/8"	10"	No	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
1 1/2	3,000	60 lbs.	13"	1 3/8"	15"	No	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
3	6,000	75 lbs.	17"	1 5/8"	15"	No	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
Steel with 360° Rotating Lever and Overload Protection
3/4	1,500	35 lbs.	13"	1 1/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.21, CE Marked	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
1 1/2	3,000	50 lbs.	15"	1 3/8"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.21, CE Marked	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
3	6,000	75 lbs.	19"	1 1/2"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.21, CE Marked	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Replacement Parts

Replacement Top Hook Assembly

Replacement Bottom Hook Assembly

Replacement Hook Latch Assembly

For Capacity
tons	lbs.	Opening Width	For Lever Lg.	Material	Includes		Each
Top Hook Assembly
3/4	1,500	1 1/8"	10"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch, Yoke Pin	00000000	000000
1 1/2	3,000	1 3/8"	15"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch, Yoke Pin	00000000	000000
3	6,000	1 5/8"	15"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch, Yoke Pin	00000000	000000
Bottom Hook Assembly
3/4	1,500	1 1/8"	10"	Forged Steel	Bolt, Hook, Latch	00000000	00000
1 1/2	3,000	1 3/8"	15"	Forged Steel	Bolt, Hook, Latch	00000000	000000
3	6,000	1 5/8"	15"	Forged Steel	Bolt, Hook, Latch	00000000	000000
Hook Latch Assembly
3/4	1,500	__	10"	Forged Steel	Latch	00000000	00000
1 1/2 3	3,000 6,000	__	15"	Forged Steel	Latch	00000000	00000

Compact Heavy Duty Lever Chain Hoists

These hoists are small enough to fit in your toolbox and can be used in tight spaces. They have a thick, rugged frame for long life, as well as enclosed gears to protect from debris and contamination for smooth operation. Use the ratcheting lever to lift and position your load, and the brake will securely hold it in place. A stop on one end of the chain prevents the chain from pulling completely through the hoist. The 360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Compact Heavy Duty Lever Chain Hoists

Hoist

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Pulling Effort @ Capacity	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met		Each
5-ft. Lift
Aluminum with 360° Rotating Lever and Enclosed Gears
1/4	500	40 lbs.	8"	3/4"	6"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	000000	0000000
1/2	1,000	60 lbs.	10"	7/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	000000	000000
10-ft. Lift
Aluminum with 360° Rotating Lever and Enclosed Gears
1/4	500	40 lbs.	8"	3/4"	6"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000
1/2	1,000	60 lbs.	10"	7/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000
15-ft. Lift
Aluminum with 360° Rotating Lever and Enclosed Gears
1/4	500	40 lbs.	8"	3/4"	6"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	00000000	000000
1/2	1,000	60 lbs.	10"	7/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	00000000	000000
20-ft. Lift
Aluminum with 360° Rotating Lever and Enclosed Gears
1/4	500	40 lbs.	8"	3/4"	6"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	00000000	000000
1/2	1,000	60 lbs.	10"	7/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	00000000	000000

Replacement Chain Stopper Links

Replacement Chain Stopper Link

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Material		Each
1/4	500	Steel	00000000	00000
1/2	1,000	Steel	00000000	0000

Replacement Hook Assemblies

Replacement Top Hook Assembly

Replacement Bottom Hook Assembly

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Opening Width	Hook Material	Includes		Each
Top Hook Assemblies
1/4	500	3/4"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch Assembly	00000000	000000
1/2	1,000	7/8"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch Assembly	00000000	00000
Bottom Hook Assemblies
1/4	500	3/4"	Forged Steel	Hex Nut, Hook, Latch Assembly, Socket Head Cap Screw, Spring Washer	00000000	000000
1/2	1,000	7/8"	Forged Steel	Hex Nut, Hook, Latch Assembly, Socket Head Cap Screw, Spring Washer	0000000	000000

Compact Lever Chain Hoists

These hoists are small enough to fit in your toolbox and can be used in tight spaces. Use the ratcheting lever to lift and position your load, and the brake will securely hold it in place. A stop on one end of the chain prevents the chain from pulling completely through the hoist. The 360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Pulling Effort @ Capacity	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met		5-ft. Lift	10-ft. Lift
Steel with 360° Rotating Lever
1/4	550	60 lbs.	10"	5/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	0000000	0000000
1/2	1,100	60 lbs.	12"	1"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000

Pulley Hoists

With Mechanical Brake

With Lever Lock

With Cleat Brake

These hoists come with fibrous rope that is lighter in weight and easier to handle than chain.

Mechanical brake automatically holds your load in place when you stop pulling the rope.

Lever-lock brake has a lever that locks against the rope to hold the load in place.

Cleat brake locks by pulling the rope through the cleat to hold your load in place.

Stainless steel and plastic hoists are corrosion resistant.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Capacity								Shackle
tons	lbs.	Lift Lg., ft.	Pulling Effort @ Capacity	Clearance	Mount Type	Hook Opening Wd.	For Shackle Pin Dia.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Rope Dia.		Each
Steel with Mechanical Brake
1/8	250	10	125 lbs.	12"	Hook	1 1/4"	__	__	__	3/8"	0000000	000000
Steel with Lever Lock Brake
1/8	350	12	90 lbs.	19"	Hook	5/8"	__	__	__	3/8"	0000000	00000
1/4	500	16	85 lbs.	19"	Hook	5/8"	__	__	__	3/8"	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel and Plastic with Cleat Brake
1/4	660	5	165 lbs.	9"	Shackle	__	3/16"	13/16"	9/16"	1/4"	00000000	000000
1/4	870	8	200 lbs.	12"	Hook	5/8"	__	__	__	5/16"	00000000	000000
1/2	1,220	9	300 lbs.	14"	Hook	5/8"	__	__	__	3/8"	00000000	000000

Variable-Speed Precise-Positioning Compact Air-Powered Chain Hoists

Change or hold the speed at any time during operation so you can start the hoist softly and gradually decelerate. They are small and lightweight so you can easily move them between jobs. Hoists have a cool-running motor for continuous operation. The brake stops the load and holds it in place when you're not lifting, and overload protection prevents hoists from operating if the load exceeds capacity.

A filter-regulator-lubricator (not included) is required to lubricate the gears and clean and regulate the incoming air.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Hoists

Chain Hoist

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Lifting Speed, fpm	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Inlet Thread Type	Inlet Pipe Size	Air Consumption @ Pressure	Duty Cycle	Specifications Met		10-ft. Lift	15-ft. Lift	20-ft. Lift
Aluminum with Chain Container and Overload Protection
CM ShopAir
1/8	300	31	11"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 cfm @ 90 psi	Continuous Use	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	000000000	000000000	000000000
1/4	500	21	11"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 cfm @ 90 psi	Continuous Use	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
1/4	600	16	12"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 cfm @ 90 psi	Continuous Use	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
1/2	1,000	11	12"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 cfm @ 90 psi	Continuous Use	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Motor Repair Kits

Motor Repair Kit

For Inlet Thread Type	For Inlet Pipe Size		Each
NPT	3/8	0000000	0000000

Replacement Latch Kits

Replacement Latch Kit

For Inlet Thread Type	For Inlet Pipe Size		Each
NPT	3/8	0000000	00000

Replacement Control Tubes & Pendant Throttle Controls

Replacement Control
Tube & Pendant
Throttle Control

For Lift Lg., ft.		Each
10	0000000	000000000
15	0000000	00000000
20	0000000	00000000

Compact Electric Chain Hoists

These hoists are small and lightweight so you can easily move them between jobs. Use the handheld control to effortlessly lift your load. Overload protection prevents hoists from operating if the load exceeds capacity.

Hardwire hoists do not include a plug (view our offering of plugs).

For replacement parts, see Replacement Parts for Electric Chain Hoists.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Lifting Speed, fpm	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Body Material	Features	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met	Choose a Voltage (Electrical Connection Type)		10-ft. Lift	15-ft. Lift	20-ft. Lift
30-Min. Max. Continuous Run (50% Lifting/Lowering, 50% Rest)
CM Shopstar
1/8	300	16	12"	7/8"	Aluminum	Chain Container Overload Protection	Yes	ASME HST-4, C-UL Listed	120V AC (Plug), 240V AC (Hardwire), 460V AC (Hardwire)	00000000	000000000	000000000	000000000
1/4	600	8	12"	7/8"	Aluminum	Chain Container Overload Protection	Yes	ASME HST-4, C-UL Listed	120V AC (Plug), 240V AC (Hardwire), 460V AC (Hardwire)	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Electric Wire Rope Hoists

Shown with Optional Mounting Bracket

These hoists are quieter and more stable than electric chain hoists. Use the handheld control to effortlessly lift your load.

Electromagnetic brake provides quick, secure braking and works when there is no power. Mechanical brake stops the load and holds it in place when you're not lifting.

Maximum height limit switch prevents the load from hitting the hoist. Minimum height limit switch prevents the load from hitting the ground.

Optional mounting bracket mounts to pipe or scaffolding up to 2 1/8" OD.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Capacity
tons	lbs.	Lift Lg., ft.	Lifting Speed, fpm	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Voltage	Current, A	Brake Type	Body Material	Wire Rope Dia.	Features	Specifications Met		Each
15-Min. Max. Continuous Run (25% Lifting/Lowering, 75% Rest)
1/4	500	90	75	27"	1 5/8"	120V AC	17.5	Electromagnetic, Mechanical	Aluminum	3/16"	Maximum Height Limit Switch Minimum Height Limit Switch	CE Marked	0000000	000000000

Optional Mounting Brackets

For Max. OD	Ht.	Wd.		Each
2 1/8"	18"	41"	0000000	0000000