and some good nylon strap hoists.. these are from Lincoln or Lugall as well. Accessibility Privacy Terms of Access 2022 Gemplers Inc. They also make a 3 ton model, but not a 4 ton. Just can't remember off hand where I last saw one in store. Gemplers carries a wide selection of come-alongs that can help make your next fencing project go a whole lot smoother. Brian, I agree with you about the hoist made from the roller chain. Enco used to carry their imported ones. Good point. I saw exactly what you describe for years at a booth nearby the one I was working in at the National Hardware Show.' A person buying a roller chain hoist will have a lifetime investment in a quality tool and the added value is worth the extra charge. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tuf-tug-cable-hoist-puller-4-000-lb-pull-double-line, http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/general_equipment/black_rat_winch.htm, http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-XT605-60-X-TREME/dp/B0017T3P3C. Very good co. so I'd assume the imports are good quality. A person buying a roller chain hoist will have a lifetime investment in a quality tool and the added value is worth the extra charge. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", thats nice.. a bit overkill for what he wants i think - but still nice.. honestly though - if your at the point where you think you need to carry that around all the time, i think its time to just get a winch. Not to be confused with a load binder and slower than a chain hoist but more versatile. You'll find these at contractors supply houses and be prepared to shell out big money especially with ones that have a generous amount of lift chain length. I think they're fair quality. Not to be confused with a load binder and slower than a chain hoist but more versatile. I got one of those from Northern tool, I think the chain is too short, In wholesale Tool they got em with a 10' chain, which I would like better.my 2cents Alvin. I have had a cable type but once a person gets use to using the roller chain version all others seem inferior. Really slow compared to one with cable. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Parts readily available if you can find an old one like I did. The roller chain one is far superior. "width": 200, Rollo, What you are looking for is a chin hoist with ratchet handle. logchain for vertial lifting it will BREAK. Brian, I agree with you about the hoist made from the roller chain. My experience with the Jet brand is very favorable and considerably less expensive than the brands I listed. "@type": "ImageObject", tractor Supply has some nice ones.US made too. Very good co. so I'd assume the imports are good quality. My wife's grandfather (Back in the early 60s) had the best Coffing Hoist I have ever seen. "mainEntityOfPage": { I think the brand name was Collins but believe they were bought by Campbell/Cooper. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. Check the link to Northern Tool Check the link to Northern Tool Check the link to Northern Tool Chain Hoist I got one of those from Northern tool, I think the chain is too short, In wholesale Tool they got em with a 10' chain, which I would like better.my 2cents Alvin I got one of those from Northern tool, I think the chain is too short, In wholesale Tool they got em with a 10' chain, which I would like better.my 2cents Alvin Good point. "@context":"https://schema.org", They also offer lighter ones. fella,s just remember if buying at auction be sure and check hoad side hook > it is the weakest part if overloaded will be opened up you can buy a3 ton comealong and take block off and it will be a 1&1-2 ton also be carefull using reg. Very smooth to operate. HTH, John Looked at the one that F-14 posted the link to. Manufacturers have proprietary chain link gauge and pitch for their hoists so you can't install el-cheapo chain in their units. "@type": "Organization", The picture was by way of illustration, not necessarily a recommendation. I wish I had gotten that from him before he passed away. A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. I have one of these as well as a link chain type. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", I have a Wyeth-Scott "More Power" come-along, at 2 tons. A hi lift has its place but so does this cumalong. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. I have other tekton tools and have been very happy with the quality and great customer service. The man that delivered a tractor to us had one, and it seemed a lot better than the wire ones. I'm shure they make faster ones. Personally I would go with a wire hoist/come-a-long they are more versatile in my opinion. Regardless, the product existed only a couple of years ago and its is probably out there, just keep looking! Lug-all and Wyeth Scott are what I use when my ass is on the line cutting big trees at work. i get what the op is saying.. something IS better than nothing, and i think things are getting a bit impratical here.. i think what you should do is give an idea of what you think an accpetable price is, and go from there.. if this is a "once in blue moon" tool - then maybe just get a tekton and be done with it.. i think what threw everyone off was the "4 ton" you seemed interested in. Ya gotta watch Northern, they'll tag ya good on the shippin' too. You are using an out of date browser. The Maasdam and LugAll are what I have owned. logchain for vertial lifting it will BREAK", He bought his at farm auctions but they are available, if I run across an ad I will Email you. we use c&m come a longs at work, chain ones, 1/2ton one will do all you need and a couple soft chokers. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. By the way, there's little likelihood that you'll be able to find the correct chain off the shelf at a hardware store if you decide to install a longer chain. A good place to come up with one would be at a contractor's auction especially if it's a mechanical contractor. "dateModified": "2000-12-16", This lessens the chance of failure under load protecting your well being and them from attorneys. C-M stands for the Columbus-McKinnon company. They are still around. Try the Campbell Chain Division of the Cooper Group. They are still around. Ya gotta watch Northern, they'll tag ya good on the shippin' too. If that is in effect what you are refering to, years ago, not sayin how many, we referred to them as a Coffin Hoist. I saw exactly what you describe for years at a booth nearby the one I was working in at the National Hardware Show.' It's not designed to be used horizontally, but it has been used several times that way; a couple of times getting my WD out of situations it had no place being in and for hauling a couple of non-running WD-45s I bought on to a trailer for hauling. This lessens the chance of failure under load protecting your well being and them from attorneys. Re-reading the first post, I'm going to go ahead and suggest he buy a 60" Hi-Lift and appropriate rigging for the job. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. } Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy. I would only get a chain one also. whats good about this is the shield on the drum. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-04SJ2KTSCK',{ cookie_flags: 'max-age=7200;secure;samesite=none' }); Welcome! But don't use common hardware store chain. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. this one is as nice and feels as good or better quality wise ) lots of good reviews which is why I choose this one. I have had a cable type but once a person gets use to using the roller chain version all others seem inferior. Thanks for all the advice guys. It is one of the heaviest duty cable come-alongs I've ever seen. Joe Evans Several things: the technical term for a come-along is lever hoist. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. His is the only one I have ever used. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy. Ya gotta watch Northern, they'll tag ya good on the shippin' too. It's the same company that makes the woodworking and machine tools. Rollo, What you are looking for is a chin hoist with ratchet handle. just a word of caution - dont put yourself in a dangerous position with one of those $50 4 ton wire rope come-a-longs.. for anything serious, or if youll ever need/want something for vertical lifting just get a chain hoist instead. I picked up a gear reduction 1 ton chain hoist with a 20' reach about 20 years ago for $35.00. }, "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", 4 ton is a pretty big come along. Very smooth to operate. "publisher": { Try the Campbell Chain Division of the Cooper Group. Anyone that is buying a 4 ton come along for $50 please be aware that there is no way that is truly rated to 4 tons. I have a fabulous old 3 ton one from CM. CM used to stand for Chisolm Moore but the co. changed the name and kept the logo. Several things: the technical term for a "come-along" is "lever hoist. Other brands are Coffing (not Coffin), Duff, and Beebe. "interactionStatistic": { logchain for vertial lifting it will BREAK fella,s just remember if buying at auction be sure and check hoad side hook > it is the weakest part if overloaded will be opened up you can buy a3 ton comealong and take block off and it will be a 1&1-2 ton also be carefull using reg. Youre sure to find the strength and reliability you need to pull, winch, hoist or tow a variety of fencing gear, tools and equipment. Good luck. You must log in or register to reply here. Try the Campbell Chain Division of the Cooper Group. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. His is the only one I have ever used. A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. chance and reliable chain hoist at work daily and coffng strap-hoist but the draw back to the chain is weight. By the way, there's little likelihood that you'll be able to find the correct chain off the shelf at a hardware store if you decide to install a longer chain. "@type": "ImageObject", "image": { I have one of these as well as a link chain type. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Rollo, What you are looking for is a chin hoist with ratchet handle. We use A.B. "name": "Rollo" We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. Enco used to carry their imported ones. Rollo , My uncle has a nice ratchet chain style come along. JavaScript is disabled. A person buying a roller chain hoist will have a lifetime investment in a quality tool and the added value is worth the extra charge. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. The wire ones are junk and dangerous in my opinion. I have a fabulous old 3 ton one from CM. also nice to have the snatch block that allows this to be a convertible hoist, meaning you can run the wire rope out as a single line for twice the distance, or use the block and double the pulling capicity at half the reach. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=toolt&th=14640", The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. The one thing I didn't like about it was that it is slow. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. "width": 200, Other brands are Coffing (not Coffin), Duff, and Beebe. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" "interactionType": "https://schema.org/CommentAction", A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. The faster ones take a lot more effort from the operator. The 2T versions end up bent and one of these 4 are what I carry in my pickup as a do all. A friend of mine had one made by Chance Hoist Company. My brother has two of them so know what you are talking about. Sounds like the kind that chains down backhoes, tractors,etc for hauling. a wire puller is OK for emergency - just know what your dealing with. price on amazon was 45.99. this is a good wire rope model.. its from lugall i believe. I picked up a gear reduction 1 ton chain hoist with a 20' "reach" about 20 years ago for $35.00. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. $5/item for orders of 6+, Get free ground shipping with Ship Saver. Some of them must be rated as rolling resistance not direct picking. It was a little big and heavy; it had the ratchet lever, gear reduction and it used motorcycle style "link" chain of the type used on heavy machinery. Shop these premium-quality products offered in 1-ton, 2-ton and 3-ton capacities. It's the same company that makes the woodworking and machine tools. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy. Saw some at Tractor supply company. YETI keeps it brrrrr cold. C-M stands for the Columbus-McKinnon company. Strap hoist are lighter but to replace the strap it is pretty expensive. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy. "@type": "WebPage", "@type": "InteractionCounter", If that is in effect what you are refering to, years ago, not sayin how many, we referred to them as a Coffin Hoist. I've heard too many horror stories with steel cable to go that route. He bought his at farm auctions but they are available, if I run across an ad I will Email you. I left Jet off the list by mistake. He bought his at farm auctions but they are available, if I run across an ad I will Email you. Go to a local industrial supply and get get chain rated for overhead lifting. Learn more, $5.99 Flat-Rate Shipping on Clothing & Footwear, Get rid of gophers and moles once and for all, Use our guide to get the right sprayer for your needs. I do not own a come-along, but could have used one a few times in the past. ", { Please use the navigational links to explore our website. it keeps the wire rope from "bird nesting". Thanks for all the advice guys. But like mentioned above go with one that has a sheave on the hook side for more flexibility. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. HTH, John If you get one and the chain is too short, just replace it with longer chain. I'm looking for a heavy duty come-alongperhaps 4-ton. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. We used to joke about the name, but it really worked well. Having a selection of types and capacities is always handy. I carry both, have used it once in off road stuck and 100 times for other work. I have had a cable type but once a person gets use to using the roller chain version all others seem inferior. No one says do not get a hi lift but the cumalong has its place too and at this cost a guy should have both. CM used to stand for Chisolm Moore but the co. changed the name and kept the logo. Never had any problems with a quality rope hoist. Regardless, the product existed only a couple of years ago and its is probably out there, just keep looking! I left Jet off the list by mistake. My wife's grandfather (Back in the early 60s) had the best "Coffing Hoist" I have ever seen. My brother has two of them so know what you are talking about. "author": { Manufacturers have proprietary chain link gauge and pitch for their hoists so you can't install el-cheapo chain in their units. Mine's domestic but the co. says only the gov't will pay the bill. If you get one and the chain is too short, just replace it with longer chain. I'm shure they make faster ones. Scott: Slow translates to powerful. The tuf tug is a solid unit and for the price I don't think you can go wrong. Really slow compared to one with cable. part number is 5547. has a steel twin gear drum and twin pawls can be used as a twin cable ( 4 ton ) or single cable ( 2 ton ) really nice product. The picture was by way of illustration, not necessarily a recommendation. My brother has two of them so know what you are talking about. fella,s just remember if buying at auction be sure and check hoad side hook > it is the weakest part if overloaded will be opened up you can buy a3 ton comealong and take block off and it will be a 1&1-2 ton also be carefull using reg. I wish I had gotten that from him before he passed away. When you double or triple part cable, the sheaves need to have a diameter of about 18 time the wire rope diameter, otherwise you can hurt the cable. His is the only one I have ever used. "name": "Yesterday's Tractor Co.", Sounds like the kind that chains down backhoes, tractors,etc for hauling. Parts readily available if you can find an old one like I did. Just can't remember off hand where I last saw one in store. They'll take just about anything. Other brands are Coffing (not Coffin), Duff, and Beebe. "description":"Discussion of Chain type come-along in the Tractors forum followed by comments. My wife's grandfather (Back in the early 60s) had the best Coffing Hoist I have ever seen. My tirfors have " cable, they are rated for 8000 pounds single line pull and they can be double or triple parted to lift a maximum of 24,000 pounds. i have single chain, 3 ton chain hoists that weigh almost 50 lbs themselves.. just picture what 8,000 lbs (4 tons) would look like in terms of a vehicle, and ask yourself if your gonna feel safe with whatever you're thinking of buying if you had to pull your 4 ton truck with that little wire rope.. If that is in effect what you are refering to, years ago, not sayin how many, we referred to them as a Coffin Hoist. CM used to stand for Chisolm Moore but the co. changed the name and kept the logo. Joe Evans I have a fabulous old 3 ton one from CM. Rollo, Log on to www.mcmaster.com (Mcmaster-Carr) go to material handling - then, hoists. You'll find these at contractors supply houses and be prepared to shell out big money especially with ones that have a generous amount of lift chain length.
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