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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.

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

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

CM Shopstar

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Hoists. Compact Electric Chain Hoists .

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

	Lifting Speed, fpm	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Brake Type	Body Material	Features	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met	Certification	Choose a Voltage (Electrical Connection Type)		10 ft. Long Lift	15 ft. Long Lift	20 ft. Long Lift
30-Min. Max. Continuous Run (50% Lifting/Lowering, 50% Rest)



	1/8 ton, 250 lb.	16	12"	7/8"	Disc Friction	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 ton, 500 lb.	8	12"	7/8"	Disc Friction	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

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.

	Pulling Effort @ Cap., lbf	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met		5 ft. Long Lift	10 ft. Long Lift
Steel with 360° Rotating Lever



	1/4 ton, 550 lb.	60	10"	5/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	0000000	0000000


	1/2 ton, 1,100 lb.	60	12"	1"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000

Pulley Hoists


Steel with Mechanical Brake	Stainless Steel and Plastic with Cleat Brake

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

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

Plastic Body and Stainless Steel Body—Stainless steel and plastic hoists are corrosion resistant.

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

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

								Shackle
	Wt. Cap.	Lift Lg., ft.	Pulling Effort @ Cap., lbf	Clearance	Mount Type	Hook Opening Wd.	For Shackle Pin Dia.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Rope Dia.		Each
Steel with Mechanical Brake



		1/8 ton, 250 lb.	10	125	12"	Hook	1 1/4"	—	—	—	3/8"	0000000	000000


		Stainless Steel and Plastic with Cleat Brake



				1/4 ton, 660 lb.	5	165	9"	Shackle	—	3/16"	13/16"	9/16"	1/4"	00000000	000000


				1/4 ton, 870 lb.	8	200	12"	Hook	5/8"	—	—	—	5/16"	00000000	000000
				1/2 ton, 1,220 lb.	9	300	14"	Hook	5/8"	—	—	—	3/8"	00000000	000000

Electric Wire Rope Hoists

Shown with Mounting Bracket

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

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

Electromagnetic Brake—Electromagnetic brake provides quick, secure braking and works when there is no power.

Mechanical Brake—Mechanical brake stops the load and holds it in place when you're not lifting.

Maximum Height Limit Switch—Maximum height limit switch prevents the load from hitting the hoist.

Minimum Height Limit Switch—Minimum height limit switch prevents the load from hitting the ground.

	Lift Lg., ft.	Lifting Speed, fpm	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Voltage	Current, amp	Brake Type	Body Material	Wire Rope Dia.	Features	Certification		Each
15-Min. Max. Continuous Run (25% Lifting/Lowering, 75% Rest)



	1/4 ton, 500 lb.	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

Mounting Brackets

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

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.

								5 ft. Long Lift		10 ft. Long Lift		15 ft. Long Lift		20 ft. Long Lift
	Wt. Cap.	Pulling Effort @ Cap., lbf	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met		Each		Each		Each		Each
Aluminum with Enclosed Gears and 360° Rotating Lever



		1/4 ton, 500 lb.	40	8"	3/4"	6"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000


		1/2 ton, 1,000 lb.	60	10"	7/8"	7"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	000000	000000	0000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Replacement Hoist Hooks


Top Hook Assemblies	Bottom Hook Assemblies

	Opening Wd.	Hook Material	Includes		Each
Top Hook Assemblies



	1/4 ton, 500 lb.	3/4"	Steel	Hook, Latch Assembly	00000000	0000000


	1/2 ton, 1,000 lb.	7/8"	Steel	Hook, Latch Assembly	00000000	000000


	Bottom Hook Assemblies



			1/4 ton, 500 lb.	3/4"	Steel	Hex Nut, Hook, Latch Assembly, Socket Head Cap Screw, Spring Washer	00000000	000000


			1/2 ton, 1,000 lb.	7/8"	Steel	Hex Nut, Hook, Latch Assembly, Socket Head Cap Screw, Spring Washer	0000000	000000

Heavy Duty Lever Chain Hoists


Steel	Steel with Overload Warning	Aluminum with Enclosed Gears and 360° Rotating Lever	Aluminum with Overload Protection, Enclosed Gears, and 360° Rotating Lever

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.

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

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

360° Rotating Lever—360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

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

Overload Warning—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.

	Pulling Effort @ Cap., lbf	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met		5 ft. Long Lift	10 ft. Long Lift	15 ft. Long Lift	20 ft. Long Lift
Steel



	3/4 ton, 1,500 lb.	55	11"	7/8"	10"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000


	1 ton, 2,000 lb.	75	12"	1 1/8"	10"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
	1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	65	14"	1 1/4"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
	2 ton, 4,000 lb.	60	15"	1 3/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
	2 3/4 ton, 5,500 lb.	85	15"	1 3/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
	3 ton, 6,000 lb.	70	16"	1 1/2"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000


	Steel with Overload Warning



			3/4 ton, 1,500 lb.	40	11"	7/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000


			1 ton, 2,000 lb.	50	12"	1 1/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
			1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	45	14"	1 1/4"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
			2 ton, 4,000 lb.	45	15"	1 3/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
			2 3/4 ton, 5,500 lb.	60	15"	1 3/8"	15"	Yes	ASME B30.10, ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
			3 ton, 6,000 lb.	70	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 ton, 1,600 lb.	60	11"	1"	22"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000


					1 1/2 ton, 3,300 lb.	90	15"	1 1/8"	22"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
					3 1/4 ton, 6,600 lb.	95	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 ton, 1,600 lb.	60	11"	1"	24"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000


							1 1/2 ton, 3,300 lb.	90	15"	1 1/8"	24"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
							3 1/4 ton, 6,600 lb.	95	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.

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

360° Rotating Lever—360° rotating lever can be used in any position.

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

	Pulling Effort @ Cap., lbf	Clearance	Hook Opening Wd.	Lever Lg.	For Use Outdoors	Specs. Met		5 ft. Long Lift	10 ft. Long Lift	15 ft. Long Lift	20 ft. Long Lift
Steel



	3/4 ton, 1,500 lb.	53	11 3/4"	1 1/16"	9 7/8"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000


	1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	77	14"	1 1/8"	10 1/2"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
	3 ton, 6,000 lb.	87	16 1/2"	1 7/16"	14 7/8"	Yes	ASME B30.21, ASME HST-3, CSA B167	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000


	Steel with 360° Rotating Lever and Overload Protection



			3/4 ton, 1,500 lb.	35	13"	1 1/8"	11"	Yes	ASME B30.21	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000


			1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	50	15"	1 3/8"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.21	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
			3 ton, 6,000 lb.	75	19"	1 1/2"	17"	Yes	ASME B30.21	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Replacements for Hoists

Replacement Hoist Hooks


Top Hook Assemblies	Bottom Hook Assemblies

	Opening Wd.	For Lever Lg.	Material	Includes		Each
Top Hook Assemblies



	1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	1 1/8"	10 1/2"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch, Yoke Pin	00000000	0000000


	3 ton, 6,000 lb.	1 7/16"	14 7/8"	Forged Steel	Hook, Latch, Yoke Pin	00000000	000000


	Bottom Hook Assemblies



			1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb.	1 1/8"	10 1/2"	Forged Steel	Bolt, Hook, Latch	00000000	000000


			3 ton, 6,000 lb.	1 7/16"	14 7/8"	Forged Steel	Bolt, Hook, Latch	00000000	000000

Replacement Hook Latch Assemblies

Image of Product. Front orientation. Hoist Hook Latches. Lever Chain Hoists .

For Wt. Cap.	For Lever Lg.	Material	Includes		Each
3/4 ton, 1,500 lb.	9 7/8"	Forged Steel	Latch	00000000	000000
1 1/2 ton, 3,000 lb. 3 ton, 6,000 lb.	14 7/8"	Forged Steel	Latch	00000000	00000

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.

	Hook Opening Wd.	Inlet Thread Type	Inlet Pipe Size	Air Consumption @ Pressure	Duty Cycle	Specs. Met		10 ft. Long Lift	15 ft. Long Lift	20 ft. Long Lift
Aluminum with Chain Container and Overload Protection







	CM ShopAir

	0.15 ton, 300 lb.	31	11"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 ft³/min @ 90 psi	Continuous	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	000000000	000000000	000000000


	1/4 ton, 500 lb.	21	11"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 ft³/min @ 90 psi	Continuous	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
	0.3 ton, 600 lb.	16	12"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 ft³/min @ 90 psi	Continuous	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
	1/2 ton, 1,000 lb.	11	12"	1"	NPT	3/8	34 ft³/min @ 90 psi	Continuous	ASME B30.16, ASME HST-5, CSA B167	0000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

Accessories and Replacements for Hoists