What is the difference between a push and a geared trolley?

A push trolley moves by hand force applied directly to the load or hoist, suiting lighter loads and short moves. A geared trolley uses a hand chain and gear drive to position heavier loads with more control and precision, especially where accurate spotting or higher capacity is required.

How do I know if a trolley fits my beam?

Match the trolley to your I-beam's flange width, which each Bison Lifting product spec table lists as an adjustable range. Measure your beam flange and confirm it falls within that range before ordering. Call (307) 441-5529 if you need help confirming fit for your beam.

What capacity trolley do I need for my hoist?

Choose a trolley rated at or above your hoist's capacity and your heaviest load. Vovlift carries push and geared trolleys from 1/2 ton to 10 ton and motorized trolleys from 1/4 ton to 5 ton. Never size a trolley below the hoist it carries.

When should I choose a motorized trolley?

Choose a motorized trolley for the heaviest loads or long, repeated travel where hand pushing or chain pulling is impractical. The motor drives the carriage along the beam, reducing operator effort. Vovlift stocks Bison Lifting motorized trolleys from 1/4 ton through 5 ton.

Trolleys

Match your hoist to the right beam trolley — Vovlift stocks Bison Lifting push, geared, and motorized trolleys from 1/2 ton up to 10 ton, including ATP and low-headroom models. Every listing shows the full spec table so you can confirm capacity and beam flange fit before you buy, backed by manufacturer warranty and insured LTL freight.

✓ Capacities from 1/2 ton to 10 ton · ✓ Push, geared & motorized options · ✓ Full spec sheet on every listing · ✓ Manufacturer warranty & insured freight · ✓ Sizing help: (307) 441-5529

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Bison Lifting 1/2 Ton Push Trolley

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How to Choose a Hoist Trolley

What is a hoist trolley?

A hoist trolley is the wheeled carriage that mounts your hoist to an I-beam and lets the load travel horizontally along the beam. It converts a fixed lifting point into a movable one, so you can position loads anywhere under the runway instead of only straight up and down.

Push, geared, or motorized — which movement type do you need?

Push trolleys move by hand and suit lighter loads and short, frequent moves. Geared trolleys use a hand chain for controlled positioning of heavier loads and precise spotting. Motorized trolleys drive the carriage with a motor for the heaviest loads or long, repeated travel where hand pushing is impractical.

What capacity should you buy?

Size the trolley to at least the rated capacity of your hoist and the heaviest load you will lift. Vovlift lists push and geared models from 1/2 ton through 10 ton and motorized models from 1/4 ton through 5 ton, so match the trolley rating to your hoist rather than under-sizing it.

Do you have a low-headroom or restricted beam?

Tight overhead clearance changes the choice. A low-headroom trolley keeps the hoist mount close to the beam to preserve lifting height, while ATP models suit specific beam profiles. Confirm your beam flange width and available headroom against each product's spec table before ordering.