Hoist Capacity Selection: 500 kg, 1 t, 2 t, 3 t and 5 t

Select hoist capacity using load plus below-the-hook equipment, centre of gravity, motion, duty, lift height and site constraints rather than nominal load alone.

What matters at 500 kg or 1 t

Even at lower capacities, define the actual total load, rigging/below-the-hook weight, lift height, trolley need and operating frequency. Nameplate capacity and process requirement are not the same thing.

• Total load
• Attachments/rigging
• Lift height
• Duty

What changes around 2–3 t

Beam/trolley geometry, braking, motor-gearbox arrangement, power supply, hook approach and maintenance access become stronger design decisions.

• Beam/trolley
• Brake
• Drive
• Hook approach

Is capacity alone enough at 5 t and above?

Higher loads make duty, supporting structure/runway, load path, testing/commissioning and site lifting plan increasingly important. Final capacity and configuration follow project data.

• Duty
• Structure/runway
• Load path
• Commissioning

How to state capacity in an enquiry

Provide maximum and typical load, attachment weight, hourly/daily cycles, lift height, environment and required motions.

• Maximum load
• Typical load
• Cycles
• Environment/motions