Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist

The balanced, integrated, proven design of the Lodestar has made it the most popular electric chain hoist in the industry.

Lodestar gives you more value for your money including:

  • Up to 3 ton capacities for heavy-duty industrial applications
  • Gear train lifetime lubricated with non-oxidizing grease
  • Precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides for precise chain liftwheel lift
  • Gearing designed for exceptionally long life and quiet operation
  • H4 duty standard
  • Rugged control station (NEMA 4)
  • Hoist duty motor, standard Protector overload device and screw type limit switches
  • Hardened, forged steel, latch type hooks and Hoistaloy load chain for long, dependable service
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • No special tools required to disassemble
  • High reliability and long life
  • Designed for greater productivity, efficiency and economy
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Each hoist thoroughly inspected and tested to over 125% of rated load prior to shipment
  • Meets ASME B30.16
  • Metric rated
  • Made in USA

Special Applications

  • Harsh environment hoist available for severe duty of plating, galvanizing and washdown applications
  • Hoists with climbing capability available for temporary rigging or lifting applications – must be used in inverted position only
  • Hoist with creep control allow precise positioning through field adjustment within the time delay range of .05 sec. To 3 sec.
  • Articulating suspension 3 ton only
Specifications – Two Speed Specify voltage 230 or 460
Product code less suspension
Rated Capacity (tons) Standard Lift (ft.) Lift Speed (F.P.M.) Motor H.P. Model Reeving 230-3-60 460-3-60 Approx. Shipping Weight (lbs.)
1/8 10 10/32 1/4 A2 1 2707 2708 70
10 20/60 1/2 AA2 1 2717 2718 74
1/4 10 5/16 1/4 B2 1 2727 2728 70
10 10/32 1/2 C2 1 2737 2738 74
1/2 10 2.5/8 1/4 E2 2 2747 2748 79
10 5/16 1/2 F2 1 2757 2758 74
10 10/32 1 J2 1 3502 3503 116
10 21/64 2 JJ2 1 3549 3550 130
1 10 2.5/8 1/2 H2 2 2767 2768 83
10 5/16 1 L2 1 3504 3505 116
10 10/32 2 LL2 1 3553 3554 130
2 10 2.5/8 1 R2 2 3506 3507 136
10 5/16 2 RR2 2 3561 3562 150
3 10 1.75/5.5 1 RT2 3 9511 9513 161
10 3.5/11 2 RRT2 3 9512 9514 175
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