On 2009-02-19, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Feb 19, 10:18?am, RB wrote:

Hmmmm. ?I do need something to lift heavy bulky objects up to 8 feet.

This is the most versatile cheap hoist I've seen.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=631

I have a very similar one (probably made at the same factory), and it
works beautifully, but it is slow.

Lever chain hoists are faster and easier but you need to be where the
lever is. The chain fall lets you stay on the ground farther away from
the load. I haven't tried non-commercial electric hoists since I
rarely lift heavy loads close to an electric outlet.

Lever chain hoists are best for pulling, that's how I use one.

Now... A question... Is there any advantage to a "cable puller" over a
lever chain hoist, for pulling stuff? 4 ton puller in my instance. Got
one in auction yesterday and cannot decide if I should keep one.
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