YELLOW JACKET 3/4 Ton Manual Lever Chain Hoist, G80 Galvanized Carbon Steel with Weston
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Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published YELLOW JACKET listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The YELLOW JACKET 3/4 Ton Manual Lever Chain Hoist, G80 Galvanized Carbon Steel with Weston is one of our picks for the hoist lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.
Chain hoists, lever hoists and come-alongs are rated in working load limit - the number on the housing is the ceiling, and standard rigging practice (ASME B30 series) means never lifting over people, inspecting chain and hooks before each use, and retiring anything with a stretched link or sprung latch. Tie-down straps are not lifting gear; use rated slings.
Key details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:
- Excellent load capacity: The handle is made of high-strength carbon steel, precise structure, with outstanding impact resistance and oxidation resistance, suitable for long-term use. Lifting capacity: 0.75 tons.
- Reliable braking system: Weston double-claw braking structure, the load will be evenly distributed in the two gear, thus increasing the safety of the load. Using industrial grade alloy material, 360 degrees rotation, easy to hoist.
- Premium G80 chain: Made of G80 manganese steel with high strength and good toughness. In harsh environment, galvanized layer has good corrosion resistance.
- Wide application range: Small size, suitable for low-altitude flight and narrow areas. Apply to the factory, construction sites, wharves, warehouses and other places of machine installation and cargo promotion.
- Guide chain mechanism: When the heavy chain is pulled arbitrarily, the machine is absolutely stable and won't jam. The device is convenient to use and requires little operation training.
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What to check before you buy
- Working load limit and hitch type
- A sling's rated capacity changes with the hitch. Vertical, choker and basket hitches all carry different ratings for the same sling - read the tag, not the catalog headline.
- Sling angle
- As the angle between the sling leg and the horizontal drops, tension in each leg rises sharply. A 30 degrees angle roughly doubles leg tension compared with a vertical lift.
- D/d ratio
- Bending a sling around a small-diameter object cuts its capacity. Manufacturers publish a D/d derating; sharp corners need softeners regardless.
- Tag legibility
- Under ASME B30.9 a sling with a missing or illegible identification tag is removed from service. There is no field workaround.
How it compares to other lifting & rigging gear we review
| Product | List price |
|---|---|
| YELLOW JACKET 3/4 Ton Manual Lever Chain Hoist, G80 Galvanized Carbon Steel with Weston (this page) | $45.99 |
| SPECSTAR Hand Chain Hoist, 1 Ton 2200 Lbs Capacity, 10 Feet with 2 Hooks, Heavy Duty | $44.99 |
| SPECSTAR Hand Chain Hoist, 2 Ton 4400 Lbs Capacity, 10 Feet with 2 Hooks, Heavy Duty | $65.99 |
| Manual Chain Hoist, 1 Ton 2000 lbs Capacity, 10 ft Lift, 2 Hooks, Manual Hand Lift Steel | $54.80 |
| YELLOW JACKET Hand Chain Hoist, 1 Ton 2200 Lbs Capacity Chain Block, 10 Feet with 2 Heavy | $44.99 |
| VEVOR Manual Lever Chain Hoist, 1-1/2 Ton 3300 lbs Capacity, 10 FT Come Along, G80 | $66.90 |
| VEVOR Hand Chain Hoist, 1 Ton 2200 lbs Capacity, Manual Chain Block with G70 Galvanized | $42.90 |
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Frequently asked questions
Why does a sling have three different capacity numbers?
Because the hitch changes the geometry. Vertical, choker and basket hitches load the sling differently, so each has its own rated capacity on the tag.
What happens to capacity as the sling angle decreases?
Tension rises. At 60 degrees each leg carries about 1.15x the share of the load; at 45 degrees about 1.41x; at 30 degrees about 2x. Shallow angles are where rigging failures concentrate.
When must a sling be removed from service?
ASME B30.9 requires removal for a missing or illegible tag, broken or worn stitching, cuts, holes, snags, chemical or heat damage, or any distortion of fittings. Damaged slings are destroyed, not repaired.
Do slings need periodic inspection?
Yes. ASME B30.9 calls for inspection by the user before each use and a documented periodic inspection at intervals based on service severity, at least annually for normal service.
Can I use a sling around a sharp edge?
Not without protection. Corner protectors or wear pads are required; synthetic webbing in particular can be cut through under load with very little warning.
Where do the specifications on this page come from?
They are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.
Does WC Safety sell this product?
No. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
How was the rating on this page determined?
The score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.
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