Start from Working Load Limit, not the biggest ton badge
Hand chain hoist marketing leads with ton ratings. Safe shopping starts from the suspended weight plus gear on the hook, then a clear Working Load Limit (WLL) floor. ChainHoist maps that floor to a verified VEVOR US consumer ladder of 1, 2, and 3 ton classes (2,200 / 4,400 / 6,600 lb).
The formula used on this site
Required WLL ≈ (load_lb + rigging_lb) × 1.25. Example: 800 lb load + 50 lb rigging → 1,062.5 lb → first class that clears it is 2,200 lb (1 ton). Mid example: 3,000 + 100 → 3,875 → 4,400 lb (2 ton). Heavy example: 5,000 + 200 → 6,500 → 6,600 lb (3 ton). Over 6,600 lb required → NO_MATCH.
Published consumer class ladder
ChainHoist maps results to three verified VEVOR US hand chain hoists with 10 ft lift: 2,200 lb, 4,400 lb, and 6,600 lb. The smallest class that meets the required WLL is shown. Demands above 6,600 lb return NO_MATCH instead of recommending an undersized 3 ton unit.
What this screen does not decide
Beam and anchorage capacity, lift height, side loading, shock loads, and operator training are outside this tool. Always follow the hoist nameplate and a rated lifting plan. Sources reviewed for consumer WLL shopping practice include manufacturer manuals and general industrial lifting guidance emphasizing never exceeding marked WLL.
Limits and honesty rules
This screen does not size electric chain hoists, lever hoists, or overhead crane systems. Affiliate tracking is pending. Product links are ordinary VEVOR merchant URLs checked for this build; availability can change. A matched class is not a lift plan approval.