Reference

Worked hand chain hoist sizing examples

Light, mid, heavy, and over-range cases with expected hand chain-block classes.

Required 1,062.5 lb → 1 ton / 2,200 lb class (lnk_class_1).

Details

(800 + 50) × 1.25 = 1,062.5 → first class 2,200 lb.

Tools

Required 3,250 lb → 2 ton / 4,400 lb class (lnk_class_2).

Details

Crosses the 2,200 lb ceiling — step up to 4,400 lb.

Tools

Required 6,250 lb → 3 ton / 6,600 lb class (lnk_class_3).

Details

Crosses the 4,400 lb ceiling — still inside 6,600 lb.

Reference

Required 7,500 lb → NO_MATCH (no CTA).

Details

Exceeds the 6,600 lb consumer hand chain-block ceiling on this site.

Guides

Load, rigging, 1.25× margin, and class ladder explained.