What load is the VKX-05-5 rated for?
It is rated at 500 as listed in Vestil's model description: "LEVER LIFT HOIST 500 CAPACITY 5 FT LIFT." Our product data does not spell out the unit, so confirm the rating stamped on the manufacturer's label before matching the hoist to your load. This page carries one model only, so there is no higher-capacity version of it.
How high will it lift?
Five feet — the VKX-05-5 is listed with a 5 ft lift. That figure is the working travel of the load chain, so measure from your anchor or hook point down to the load at rest and check that the distance you need to raise it falls inside that 5 ft. Taller lifts need a different hoist.
Does it need electrical power or compressed air?
No. This is a lever hoist, worked by hand with the lever, so there is no motor, cord, battery, or air line to supply. That makes it practical outdoors, on service trucks, and anywhere without a nearby outlet. The specifications for this model list no electrical or pneumatic requirement of any kind.
How does it hold the load, and what upkeep does it need?
It holds the load with a disc brake, which is the brake type Vestil specifies for the VKX series. Keep the load chain clean and lubricated, and inspect the hooks, chain, and brake function before each use. Remove the hoist from service if any part is bent, cracked, or damaged. ASME B30.21 is the standard governing lever hoists and inspection intervals.
What versions are available, and what is included on the price?
One version: model VKX-05-5 at $182.00, which is also the full price range for this line. The hoist is made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and comes with a 1-Year Limited warranty. If you need a different capacity or lift height, that will be a separate Vestil series rather than another option on this page.
Who is this hoist suited to, and who should look at something else?
It suits light, occasional lifting and pulling where the hoist gets carried to the work — compact and lightweight is the design intent, with a 500 rating and 5 ft of lift. Buyers handling heavier loads, lifting well above five feet, or cycling a hoist repeatedly through a full shift should look at a larger or powered unit.
