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    Posted: 03 June 2023 at 12:50am
What should I be looking for in an old  USA chain hoist. Capacity? Wear parts? I found a nice 2 ton and lots of over-priced (my opinion) ones from 1000lbs to 4ton.

Hoist trolleys: Size needs to match or exceed hoist. Assuming I beam style.

My use will be an outdoor A-frame and lifting various whatever. I think a 1ton would be more than enough but am open to advice.






Edited by jhg - 03 June 2023 at 1:10am
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These CM Riggers from the late 50’s still work great.
Obviously the smaller capacity hoist is twice as fast. 
They both operate up/down by 1 to 4 links per each ratchet on the lever..
Chain can be released from pawl to quickly adjust chain length with no safety issues.

3/4 ton
1-1/2 ton



Edited by oldtime - 03 June 2023 at 8:16am
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CM: very good. arguably the best. Thumbs Up
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Definitely inspect the chain very closely, I bought an old crusty antique chain hoist for my shop and it has a few damaged links that can cause it to bind up. Ouch
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I’d be willing to sell my CM 1-1/2 ton hoist if your interested. 
My pop bought it new on late 50’s or possibly the early 60’s.
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I would agree with Oldtime on the riggers hoist verses a chain hoist or chain fall as some call them, as they are very slow and you have a chain laying in your work. The newer riggers hoists are very nice and I have several of different sizes, very compact 👍🏽

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Good advice all around. I was not aware of the CM, or the issue of chain in your way. 
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