Electric hoists
Chain hoists and wire rope hoists, supplied on their own, fitted to a new crane, or swapped onto your existing crane.
Choosing a hoist
Most lifting jobs are covered by one of two hoist types. The right one depends on the load, how high you lift and how hard the hoist will work.
| Electric chain hoists | Compact, affordable and easy to fit. Usually 125 kg to 5 t. Ideal for jib cranes, workstation cranes, monorails and light bridge cranes. |
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| Wire rope hoists | Faster lifting, higher lifts and longer service life under heavy use. Usually 1 t to 20 t and beyond. The standard choice for larger bridge and gantry cranes. |
What to tell us
- Capacity and lift height
- Single or dual speed, or variable frequency drive
- Hook-mounted, with a push trolley, or a motorised trolley, and the beam size it runs on
- Power supply: 240 V single phase or 415 V three phase
- Pendant or radio remote control
- How often it lifts, so the hoist's duty rating matches the work
Replacing a worn hoist is often the cheapest way to get an old crane back to reliable service. Send us the nameplate photo of the existing hoist and the beam size, and we'll quote a direct replacement.
Common questions
Can I run an electric hoist on 240 V?
Yes. Many electric chain hoists up to about 1 t are available in single phase 240 V. Larger hoists generally need 415 V three phase.
Can you fit a new hoist to my existing crane?
Usually. We match the hoist and trolley to your beam size and the crane's rated capacity, and the crane is load tested after the change.
Tell us what you need to lift.
Send the load, span and lift height if you know them. If you don't, we'll come and measure.