Tractel Tralift Manual Chain Hoist 20 Ton (40,000 lbs.) Without Chain – Model 16978

Product Description

The Tralift 20 Ton Manual Chain Hoist is built for the toughest lifting challenges where maximum strength, reliability, and safety are non-negotiable. Designed to handle massive loads up to 40,000 lbs. (20 tons), this hoist is the ideal solution for demanding industrial, construction, and rigging operations that require dependable performance in heavy-duty environments.

This version is supplied without the load chain, allowing flexibility to customize the lift length for your specific application. Its steel housing and precision-engineered gearing provide users with unmatched durability, ensuring long service life even under daily, high-capacity workloads. The mechanical load brake delivers secure load control and holding power, offering absolute safety when lifting or lowering heavy materials.

Despite its exceptional lifting capacity, the Tralift 20 Ton hoist remains user-friendly and efficient. The manual hand chain drive allows smooth, controlled operation with less effort, which makes it great for large-scale construction, industrial maintenance, heavy rigging, shipyards, and steel fabrication.

Built by Tractel for professional-grade lifting performance. This hoist delivers the perfect combination of power, precision, and long-term reliability—a trusted choice for operators who demand excellence from their equipment.

Key Specifications

• Model: Tralift Manual Chain Hoist – 16978
• Capacity: 20 tons (40,000 lbs. / 20,000 kg)
• Lift Height: Sold without chain (customizable lift length)
• Load Chain Size: Compatible with 16 × 48 mm alloy steel chain
• Operation: Manual hand chain drive
• Brake System: Automatic mechanical load brake for positive load holding
• Construction: Heavy-duty steel housing with reinforced gearing
• Design Benefits: Exceptional strength, precise operation, adaptable to various lift heights
• Applications: Industrial lifting, construction, rigging, shipbuilding, fabrication
• Safety: Meets or exceeds all recognized lifting and safety standards