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Electric Chain Hoists

We sell electric chain hoists from Yale and CM, ranging from 125kg up to 5 tons, including popular 2 ton electric hoist models built for daily industrial lifting. The range covers standard, dual speed, low voltage and trolley-mounted configurations.

An electric chain hoist lifts and lowers loads at the press of a button, removing the need to stand close to the load or pull a hand chain, which matters most once you're working with anything approaching a 2 ton capacity. Yellow and orange framed models are built for general material handling, while black framed hoists are proven for entertainment and rigging use.

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Choosing a 2 ton electric chain hoist

A 2 ton electric hoist sits in the middle of most industrial lifting needs, heavy enough for structural steel, machinery and plant equipment, but still compact enough for standard workshop and warehouse installs. In this range, the Yale CPE/CPEF 2 Ton offers low voltage control for sites where that's a safety requirement, while the CM Lodestar Next-Gen 2000kg and CM Lodestar D8 2 Ton RRS give a choice between direct and low voltage control depending on site wiring and preference.

Yale vs CM electric chain hoists

Yale's CPV/CPVF range runs from 250kg to 5000kg with dual speed options for finer load control, and the CPE/CPEF range adds low voltage control across 1600kg to 5000kg capacities. CM's Lodestar range, in both Next-Gen and D8 configurations, covers 250kg to 3000kg with single or double brake options depending on the model. Both brands offer top hook, push trolley and electric trolley suspension, so the choice usually comes down to voltage requirements and trolley preference rather than one brand outperforming the other at a given capacity.

Standard voltage vs low voltage control

Low voltage control (CPE/CPEF and the D8 low voltage option) reduces the voltage at the pendant control to a safer level for the operator, which some sites require as standard practice. Direct control and standard voltage models are simpler and often more cost effective where low voltage isn't a specific site requirement.

Trolley and suspension options

Hoists in this range can be fixed on a top hook for a single lifting point, or fitted with a push trolley or electric trolley to travel along a beam. An electric trolley suits repeated horizontal movement across a fixed run, while a push trolley is a lower-cost option for occasional repositioning.

Complete your lifting setup

For lighter, occasional lifting without power, see our manual chain hoists range, or browse the full chain hoists collection to compare electric and manual options side by side.

Why buy your electric chain hoist from MTN Shop

All Yale and CM electric chain hoists sold here are genuine stock, built for industrial material handling and entertainment rigging use. We ship fast across the UK with straightforward returns on unused stock. For bulk orders, help specifying the right capacity, or a 2 ton electric hoist configuration not listed, request a quote and our team will confirm stock and lead time directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 2 ton electric hoist is commonly used for lifting structural steel, machinery, plant equipment and other mid-weight industrial loads, sitting between lighter 500kg-1000kg hoists and heavier 5 ton models.
Low voltage models reduce the voltage at the pendant control for operator safety, which some sites require as standard. Standard voltage hoists are simpler and often lower cost where low voltage isn't specifically required.
Only if the load needs to move horizontally along a beam. A top hook suits a single fixed lifting point, a push trolley allows manual repositioning, and an electric trolley powers horizontal movement for repeated use along the same run.
For frequent or heavy lifting, yes, since electric hoists remove the physical effort and let the operator stay clear of the load. For occasional light lifts without a power source, a manual chain hoist remains a simpler and lower-cost option.
Both cover similar capacity ranges with top hook, push trolley and electric trolley suspension options. The main differences are in specific model features, such as Yale's dual speed CPV range versus CM's single or double brake Lodestar options, so the right choice depends on site requirements rather than one brand being universally better.

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