Hoisting and Lifting

Whether you need a powered or manual hoist or a complete overhead lifting system, our hoisting and lifting equipment will get the job done. Known throughout the industry for safety, quality, performance, and reliability, Columbus McKinnon’s hoisting and lifting products are available in a wide range of capacities and lifts, with extensive features and options for your specific application needs.

Pfaff-silberblau BETA wire rope winches are used to move the collar of the Rigoletto on the lake stage at the Bregenz Festival

Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products supplied three BGV C1 BETA wire rope winches for this year's stage programm on the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival. The winches adjust the heavy sections of the stage floor, the so-called collar. The movements of the stage character provide a real show experience at the performances of Rigoletto, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi, which ended this year's season in mid-August.

Symbiosis of wood and steel - New crane systems for the Nebelhornbahn (Nebelhorn Cable Railway)

You don't get such a project every day, especially when it comes to the location of the solutions. Hubert Schmid Bauunternehmen, crane construction partner of STAHL CraneSystems, received the order for the design and assembly of a total of four crane systems, which are intended for maintenance operations in the stations of the Nebelhornbahn in the Allgäu Alps.

Manual Hoists

Columbus McKinnon manual hoists are ideal for lifting or pulling loads in environments where powered solutions are dangerous or unavailable. With a family of trusted brands, including CM,® Little Mule,® Yale,® Coffing,® Chester Hoist, and Budgit,® Columbus McKinnon’s line of manual hoists combines superior engineering, efficiency, and durability for the repair and maintenance of power lines, from storm damage repair to new power line and pole construction.

Chain Hoists

Columbus McKinnon’s electric and air powered chain hoists are known for their strength, reliability, and performance in any application. From brands such as CM, STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Budgit, Coffing, and Chester Hoist, our hoists are available in a wide range of capacities with numerous features and options to meet your requirements.

Wire Rope Hoists

Delivering industry-leading technology, safety, and performance for your lifting applications, Columbus McKinnon’s wire rope hoists are precision engineered for optimal performance. With capacities ranging from 1 to 160 tons, our wire rope hoists can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments as well as in hazardous locations. Whether you need standard models, low-headroom options, long-lift capabilities, or complete custom-engineered solutions, we can provide you with the exact wire rope hoist you need.

Jib Cranes

When it is time to repair equipment or replace machine components, Unified Industries jib cranes are ideal for areas where adequate headroom and structural support does not exist. Jib cranes can be used as supplements to a regular traveling crane or monorail track, or they can be used in bays and along the walls or side of shops. Our jib cranes are available with capacities up to 2,000 lbs., boom lengths up to 20 ft., and rotation up to 220 degrees, so you can find the exact jib crane you need for your work area.