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What is a Lever Hoist?

These hoists are pieces of manual lifting equipment which are used not only for lifting and lowering objects but also for tensioning and pulling applications (hence the term pull lift). They are very easy to transport and most can be carried by hand. Ratchet hoists are easy to use too! Raising and lowering the crank handle is all that is required.

Where is a Lever Hoist used?

A Pull lift will be commonly utilised for tensioning utility lines/power cables, moving and positioning heavy plant machinery. Perhaps pipe setting, holding items in a certain position for repairs etc. Or even for pulling out tree stumps. They have a very wide variety of uses. And are especially beneficial in industrial areas, car garages and forestry operations. Cable pullers can also be used for these applications.

How does a Ratchet Hoist Work?

These hoists use a ratchet and pawl system. A pawl is a hinged or pivoted catch which is commonly spring controlled. This is designed to engage on the teeth of the ratchet wheel/gear. And so preventing the wheel/gear from travelling in reverse. The lever or handle on the hoist is cranked up and down. This allows the wheel/gear to rotate and thus raise the chain and lift the load. Each time the lever is cranked, the gear rotates with the pawl holding it in position. Which enables slow and precise control. In a reverse manner the chain will advance out and thus lower the load. Some ratchet hoists will possess more than one gear. They work in the same manner but allow heavier loads to be lifted more quickly. A pull lift will also usually possess a chain release mechanism. This is to allow the chain to be pulled out freely to the length required to fix to a load. These hoists will also have a top hook to fix the hoist to a secure anchor point. And there will also be a hook with safety catch at the end of the chain to attach to the load itself.

What are the Main Advantages of a Lever Chain Hoist?

There are many advantages for using a ratchet pull lift / lever chain hoist. Most importantly their portability (the smallest model can be easily lifted with one hand and fit into a large toolbox). But also their precision, easy maintenance, cost effectiveness, and versatility. They are an excellent piece of lifting equipment to use where electricity is not available or appropriate. Ratchet hoisting devices are commonly available in various lifting capacities. Often from 250kg up to 10’000kg and with virtually any chain length. A ratchet hoist can be easily re-chained with new or a different length chain as and when necessary. Some models have disc and screw type brakes and overload prevention devices fitted.

LGD Lever Hoists

Buy the LGD ratchet lever hoist online from Lifting Hoists Direct. Get a great, economically priced manual pull lift hoisting device. Lifting capacities up to 3000kg are available

With no power supplies required the LGD  hoist can literally be used anywhere. Thus making it a very versatile piece of equipment. What's more it can be a very cost effective device thanks to our low everyday prices.

Yale Lever Hoists

Lifting Hoists Direct is proud to be a UK leading supplier of Yale hoisting equipment. We can offer an excellent range of Yale lever hoists at extremely competitive prices. We are one of the first in the United Kingdom to offer the brand new innovative Ergo 360 ratchet hoist. The ERGO 360 ratchet lever hoist was developed to expand the 360 degree range of hoisting equipment to enable operation from any angle. Which includes the popular and successful Yalelift 360 manual chain hoist. Other lever hoists from Yale include the D85, often referred to as the original Yale pull lift. It is perfect for heavy duty operations with working load limits up to 10000kg. The C85 pull lift is the sister of the D85. It is essentially the same but with a roller chain, and also boasts WLL up to 10 tonne.

The Yale pull lifts AL range is a lever hoist made from aluminium and is one of the lightest lever hoists on the market. We also supply the smallest lever hoist on offer from Yale, this is the Yale Handy, and the top model in this ‘handy’ range weight is at just 2.8 kg yet has the power to lift up to 500kg.

The PT ratchet lever hoist is made from pressed steel and is good for the majority of standard operations up to 6300kg.

Last but not least is the Yale Uno plus ratchet lever hoist, a compact economy hoist range with working load limits up to 6000kg.

Tiger Lever Hoists

Tiger lever hoists come in various formats to ensure there is a model suited to most situations where they may be used. In production of lifting equipment for over 50 years Tiger is a world wide known brand with a trusted reputation.

Tiger Ratchet Hoists Available

The PROLH ratchet hoist has lifting capacities up to 10 tonnes. It is great for use in shipyards, overhead transmissions, mining, rail, offshore and more thanks to its enhances safety features.

The Tiger TLH Industrial lever hoist is a lighter weight and more compact hoist. But still has a lifting capacity up to 10000kg. Great for lifting, pulling and tensioning applications.

There is also a spark proof  hoist available with capacities up to 20 tonnes, this model is based on the SS11and the PROLH hoists but with special components to make it useable in hazardous areas.

Here you will also find the Tiger web puller which uses webbing straps rather than the usual chain. Up to 1.5tonne can be pulled with this one but is is not to be used for lifting purposes.

Lastly there is the subsea ratchet hoist, (found in the Subsea hoisting category) the Tiger SS11. This is capable of multiple immersion subsea applications for loads up to 20 tonne.

GT Lever Hoists

GT lever hoists are a great economy pull lift which passes all the stringent checks required to be used in the UK and EU. Due to the fact that we have been supplying these pull lifts for many years. And the fact that we not only continue to do so. But also use them ourselves within our workplaces. You can be assured of reliable equipment more than capable of the tasks they are intended for. All at excellent prices. GT Pull lifts are an excellent budget lever hoist which are capable of lifting and pulling very heavy loads with ease.

Lifting Hoists Direct supply the range of GT ratchet lever hoists. Thus enabling us to offer our customers a lower cost solution to their manual lifting requirements. We currently supply just one GT ratchet hoists direct to you, the popular Viper has a safe working loads of up to 9000kg.

Kito Lever Hoists

The Kito lever hoists range includes two models. Firstly the LB and the LX and with prices starting from around £165 from Lifting Hoists Direct.

Kito lever ratchet hoists or pull winch as they are often called are manufactured in Japan. They only use high quality components and skilled engineering practices. They are utilised across the globe in many different types of industries. So you can be confident in buying a Kito hoist.

The LX Hoist

With the LX model its compact nature is the main design focus. It can actually be stored and carried in a belt pouch (optional extra) meaning it is always at hand. It is ultra light with the smallest model weighing just 1.7 kg.

Because it is so compact it can be used virtually anywhere. For example this hoist is ideal for bringing together delicate parts for joining, equipment installation, car workshops and more. Safe working load limits options are 250kg and 500kg.

The LB Ratchet Hoist

The Kito LB  hoist comes in SWL up to 9000kg and has 3 different model variations to choose from. One with a free chaining device, one without and one free chaining and also an overload limiter slip clutch.

You can find out all the technical details and more on their respective product pages

William Hacketts Lever Hoists

Hacketts lever hoists are produced by William Hackett, one of the original chain makers in the Black Country area of the UK since 1892.

Hacketts Ratchet Hoists Available

The collection of Hackett pull lifts include models that are suitable for different tasks. Firstly there is the L4 heavy duty hoist which can handle loads of up to 20 tonne. They boast great safety features including overload indicators, twin pawls and safety latched hooks.

The L4 is also available in a compact version with safe working loads up to 500kg. These are great for lighter loads and for use in tighter spaces.

There is also an ATEX rated version of the L4 pull winch as well as a model with a special shipyard hook.

William Hackett also manufacture a couple of specialist ratchet hoists for specific industries. We have the SS L5 Ironman lever hoist which is a dual purpose hoist for use on overhead lines. It is approved for use in the rail industry by Network rail. It can also be used with the Ironman rail handling system.

Another specialist hoist is the SS L5 Offshore lever hoist. This hoist has been specially configured to be used in the off-shore / sub-sea industries for topside use or for single or multiple submersions. Loads of up to 15 tonne can be handled with this subsea ratchet hoist.

Raptor Lever Hoists

Raptor lever hoists or pull lifts have been around for quite some time and are becoming increasingly popular due to their cost effectiveness. Read on below to find out more about the range on offer to see how they can help with your lifting and pulling tasks.

 Raptor Ratchet Hoists available

Currently there are two ratchet hoists available under the Raptor brand name. Both are readily available here at Lifting Hoists Direct.

Firstly we have the Raptor mini hoist which makes an ideal tool box companion due to its compact nature. It comes in a choice of 250kg or 500kg lifting/pulling capacities. So is therefore great for lighter loads and everyday use.

Secondly we have the Raptor LW ratchet hoist which can handle loads up to 6 tonne or 6000kg. Therefore this model is better for those extra weighty loads.

Tractel Lever Hoists

Tractel ratchet hoists are just one product from the Tractel range of lifting equipment. This brand has been around since 1941 and is ISO certified so you can be assured of excellent quality products with high safety levels.

The three hoists are similar in the way they work however one of them is made from aluminium making it the lightest possible.

This hoist is the Bravo AC Aluminium ratchet  hoist and is capable of handling loads up to 500kg. The original Bravo ratchet hoist has a bigger choice of working load limits. They start at 250kg and go up to 9000kg with 6 more options in-between. The newest model is the Bravo Desync lever hoist which boasts exclusive desynchronised pawls which prevent unintentional load release. This also has a top WLL of 9000kg.

All  hoists can be utilised for lifting, pulling, securing and tensioning loads. The AC aluminium is better suited to lightweight tasks and everyday light duty applications. The Standard Bravo lever hoist and the Desync version are better for more heavy duty tasks. And boasts many components to assure safety, accuracy and ease of use.

How To Use A Ratchet Hoist

1. Fit the pull lift to a suitable and secure anchor point using its top hook. 2. Use the free chaining mechanism to pull out the required length of chain to reach the load. 3.Ffollowing safe slinging practices, attach the load, ensuring it is evenly balanced by positioning the sling about the centre of gravity. 4.Set the lever switch to the up/raise position. 5.Crank the lever/handle all the way up then all the way back down again, continuing this cranking motion until the load reaches the position required. 6.To lower the load, put the lever/switch to the down/lower position, then crank as before and your load will be slowly lowered. 7. When safely and completely lowered you can remove the chain, and the job is complete. Above all remember to follow LOLER protocols and safe lifting guidelines.

Purchasing Lever ratchet Hoists from Lifting Hoists Direct

Lifting Hoists Direct are top suppliers of ratchet hoists  / pull lift with a huge range of models available. Including models with different key features including heavy duty models with safe working loads up to 10,000kg. Lightweight aluminium pull lift models with SWL up to 3000kg. And even a sub-sea ratchet lever hoist up to 10 tonne safe working loads. All of our ratchet hoists are sourced from the top manufacturers such as Yale, GT, Tiger, Kito and Hacketts. Therefore you have the assurance of good quality, reliable products all at our regular low prices. Call us with any questions you may have on 01384 76961. For models which can't be ordered directly online you can call or email us for a quotation and/or to order.