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What is the difference between these four brands of hoisting
equipment?
PRICE!
Why pay more than you have to for a
top-of-the-line hoist with similar or better features?
ACI's high-quality hoists cost up to 45% less!
Feature
Comparison
|
Feature |
ACI
LH
Series |
Coffing
LSB-B
Series |
Harrington
LB Series |
Yale
PSB series |
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Load Chain |
Heavy duty,
heat-treated, wear-resistant load chain. |
Hardened load
chain. |
Heat-treated load
chain. |
Hardened load
chain. |
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Parts
Availability |
Direct order. No
minimum order. |
Must order from
limited number of distributors. Distributors have minimum order of $100.00. |
Must order from
limited number of distributors. Minimum order might apply in some
cases. |
Must order from
limited number of distributors. Minimum order might apply in some
cases. |
|
Rated Loads |
Load capacities
range from ¾ ton to 6 tons. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
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Hook |
Drop forged steel
suspension & load hooks are heat treated and fracture resistant. In
case of dangerous overloading or abuse, the hook does not fracture
but will slowly yield. Full 360º rotation. |
Steel alloy hook,
360º rotation. |
Similar to ACI. |
Steel alloy hook,
360º rotation. |
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Ease of Use |
Precise, durable
gearing produces maximum lift, with minimal effort. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
|
Safety |
Top and bottom
hooks are fitted with safety latches as standard features. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
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Durability |
Robust, deep
drawn, stamped steel construction. High quality materials ensure
light weight with uncompromising reliability. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
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Portability |
Lightweight,
compact design for easy transport between work locations. Impact
resistant design. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
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Braking |
Highly reliable
mechanical load braking system. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Similar to ACI. |
Sample Price Comparison
Capacity
(ton) |
Lift
(ft) |
Prices*
(US$) |
ACI
LH Series |
Coffing
LSB-B Series |
Harrington
LB Series |
Yale
PSB Series |
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¾ |
5 |
230.00 |
292.00 |
341.00 |
292.00 |
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1½ |
5 |
326.00 |
414.00 |
481.00 |
414.00 |
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3 |
5 |
466.00 |
591.00 |
630.00 |
591.00 |
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6 |
5 |
814.00 |
1,034.00 |
1,183.00 |
1,034.00 |
*Competing prices valid as of
October 2007. Prices may vary. You may be able to get a
discount from a distributor, typically anywhere from 0% to 20%.
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