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Hand Lever Hoist – 750 kg
Compact hand lever hoist rated to 750 kg WLL, capable of lifting, lowering, and pulling loads both vertically and horizontally. Ideal for rigging, tensioning, and load positioning in confined spaces.
Detailed Overview
A hand lever hoist is a compact, manually operated lifting and pulling device that harnesses a ratchet-and-pawl mechanism to generate significant mechanical advantage from minimal operator effort. By engaging the ratchet with each stroke of the lever, force is transferred through the load chain in precise, controlled increments — allowing the operator to lift, lower, or pull a load in virtually any direction. The pawl locks the ratchet securely between strokes, ensuring the load is held firmly at every position without the risk of slippage, making it equally effective for both vertical lifting and horizontal tensioning tasks.
Hand lever hoists are indispensable across a wide range of industrial and field applications. In maintenance and repair environments, they provide a reliable means of positioning heavy components with precision. For load tensioning — such as securing cargo or tightening wire rope — their incremental ratcheting action delivers consistent, controllable force. In vehicle recovery scenarios, a lever hoist can pull a stranded vehicle along a horizontal or angled path where conventional lifting equipment cannot reach. Their compact form factor also makes them the preferred choice for confined-space rigging, where overhead clearance is limited and a full-sized chain block would be impractical.
Among the key operational advantages of a hand lever hoist is the free-chaining feature, which allows the load chain to be fed through the hoist rapidly by hand when the ratchet is disengaged — saving valuable time during setup and repositioning. The short, ergonomic lever design enables full operation even in tight spaces where a long handle would be obstructed. Most importantly, the ratchet-and-pawl system guarantees secure load-holding at any point in the lift or pull cycle, giving operators confidence that the load will remain stationary whenever the lever is released. Together, these characteristics make the hand lever hoist one of the most versatile and dependable tools in any rigging or material-handling operation.
Specifications
- WLL
- 750 kg
- Standard Reach
- 1.5 m
- Hand Force (at WLL)
- 30 kgf
- Net Weight
- approx. 4.8 kg
- Standard
- EN 13157
- Safety Factor
- 4:1
Key Features
- Free-chaining mechanism allows rapid hook positioning without load
- Short operating lever for use in confined and restricted spaces
- Can lift, pull, and tension loads in any direction
- Ratchet brake locks load securely at any position
- Swivel top hook and swivel bottom hook for versatile rigging
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Hand Lever Hoist – 750 kg