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Hand chain hoist classes compared

1 ton / 2,200 lb, 2 ton / 4,400 lb, and 3 ton / 6,600 lb hand chain-block classes with example VEVOR listings and NO_MATCH ceiling.

Hand chain hoist classes compared
ClassBest forTrade-off
1 ton / 2,200 lbLight shop lifts when required ≈ (load+rigging)×1.25 stays ≤ 2,200 lbToo light once required exceeds 2,200 lb
2 ton / 4,400 lbMidweight engines, crates, and fixtures when required sits between 2,200 and 4,400 lbStill needs a rated beam — class alone does not certify the hang point
3 ton / 6,600 lbHeavier shop loads when required sits between 4,400 and 6,600 lbCeiling of this consumer ladder — confirm HS-C 10 ft lift and G80 chain on the live listing
Above 6,600 lb requiredLoads that outrun a consumer 3 ton hand chain blockNO_MATCH on this site — need a higher-rated hoist or a different lift plan