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| Bison Lifting 1/2 Ton | Bison Lifting 1 Ton | Bison Lifting 2 Ton THIS | Bison Lifting 3 Ton | Bison Lifting 5 Ton | |
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| Capacity | 1/2 Ton (1000 lbs / 453 kg) | 1 Ton (2,000 lbs) | 2 Tons (4,000 lbs / 2,000 kg) | 3 Tons (6,000 lbs) | 5 Tons (10,000 lbs / 4536 kg) |
| Braking System | Double Pawl | High-Strength, Heat-Treated Alloy Steel | Forged Steel | Integrated Overload Protection | Dual Pawl |
| Price | $200.00 $190.00 | $215.00 $204.25 | $320.00 $304.00 | $380.00 $361.00 | $530.00 $503.50 |
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Specs from Bison Lifting manuals. Prices update live and reflect current promotions.
FAQ about this model
How much weight can this hoist lift?
It is rated for 2 tons, which is 4,000 lbs or 2,000 kg. That rating is the maximum working load for the hoist itself, so the weight of your load plus any rigging — slings, shackles, spreader bars — has to stay under it. If your typical lifts sit close to 4,000 lbs, choose a higher capacity rather than running the hoist at its limit.
Does it need electricity or compressed air?
No, it is a manual chain hoist operated by pulling the hand chain. There is no motor, cord, battery or air line, so it can be used anywhere you have a suitable anchor point, including outdoor sites, remote locations and shops without power. The trade-off is speed: raising a load is slower than a powered hoist and takes physical effort from the operator.
What does the overload protection actually do?
It prevents the hoist from raising a load heavier than its 2-ton rating. Once that point is reached, the mechanism stops the lift instead of letting the operator keep pulling. Treat it as a safeguard against accidental overloading, not permission to exceed the rating — it does not make the hoist stronger, and you should still know your load weight before lifting.
What are the load chain and hooks made of?
The load chain is G80 alloy steel and the hooks are forged steel. G80 is the standard alloy grade used for overhead lifting chain, and forged hooks are worked from a single piece rather than cast. Both are wear items you should check before each use for stretch, gouges, cracks or a hook throat that has opened up.
What maintenance and inspection does it need?
Inspect it before each use and keep the load chain clean and lubricated. Look for chain stretch, nicks or twisted links, deformed or spread hooks, damaged hook latches, and any slipping or unusual noise while lifting. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers publishes ASME B30.16, the standard covering overhead hoists, which sets out inspection intervals many workplaces follow. Remove the hoist from service if anything looks wrong.
Who is this hoist right for, and who should look at something else?
It suits occasional, low-volume lifting where power is unavailable — machinery installation, engine pulls, farm and maintenance work. It is a poor fit for repetitive production duty or long lifts, where hand-chain effort adds up and an electric hoist is faster. It also assumes an anchor point rated above your load; the hoist's 2-ton rating says nothing about your beam or trolley. Bison Lifting covers it for 12 months.
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