When you need to move heavy material upward, the choice comes down to how you want to power the lift. Gasoline engines offer portability, electric motors give you steady lifting power, and a manual winch stacker keeps things simple. The four products listed here span that full range, from a gas-powered roofing hoist with a 300 lb capacity to a compact manual stacker with a 450 lb capacity, with powered and manual options at very different listed prices.
Quick take
- Safety Hoist AH-200B - gas-powered, 300 lb capacity, 26.5 ft standard height.
- Safety Hoist CH-200 - gas-powered, 200 lb capacity, 26.5 ft standard height.
- Thern / Atlas 2,000 lb Electric Winch - electric, 2,000 lb capacity on the first layer.
- Uimoso Material Lift Winch Stacker - manual, 450 lb capacity, 39.4 in lift height.
If your job requires a free-standing gas unit, start with the Safety Hoist models. If you need electrical operation and a much higher weight rating, the Thern / Atlas winch is the electric route. And if you need to move palletized loads at floor level, the Uimoso is the compact manual option.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Power Source | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Hoist AH-200B | USD 3,250.00 | Gas | 300 lb capacity, 26.5 ft standard height | |
| Safety Hoist CH-200 | USD 3,600.00 | Gas | 200 lb capacity, 26.5 ft standard height | |
| Thern / Atlas 2,000 lb Electric Winch | USD 2,500.00 | Electric | 2,000 lb rated on first layer | |
| Uimoso Material Lift Winch Stacker | USD 419.89 | Manual | 450 lb capacity, 39.4 in lift height |
Decision matrix
| If your priority is... | Look at... |
|---|---|
| Gas power with a 300 lb capacity | Safety Hoist AH-200B |
| Gas power with a 200 lb capacity and 26.5 ft height | Safety Hoist CH-200 |
| Electric lifting with a 2,000 lb rating | Thern / Atlas Electric Winch |
| Manual lifting with a 39.4 in lift | Uimoso Material Lift Winch Stacker |
Product notes
Safety Hoist AH-200B
The AH-200B is a gas-powered material hoist with a 300 lb capacity and a standard height of 26.5 feet. That height can be extended to 42.5 feet with additional track sections, and the track assembles in 8-foot and 4-foot pieces with a quick-connect modular design. This makes it a practical option when you need a portable gas unit that doesn't require specialized assembly tools. The main thing to keep in mind is that hoists reaching over 32 feet require a track support brace, so you'll want to confirm your height needs and bracing requirement before ordering. At USD 3,250.00, it's the lower-priced of the two gas Safety Hoist models while offering a bigger capacity than the CH-200.
Safety Hoist CH-200
The CH-200 is the other gas-powered Safety Hoist model, listed at USD 3,600.00. It has a 200 lb capacity and the same 26.5 foot standard height, extendable to 42.5 feet with extra track sections. It also uses the same quick-connect track in 8-foot and 4-foot lengths. As with the AH-200B, a track support brace is needed for heights above 32 feet. If 200 lb is sufficient for the materials you're lifting, this unit works, but it has the highest listed price in this group while offering less capacity than the AH-200B. You're paying more for this particular gas setup, so the choice between the two Safety Hoist units really comes down to whether you need 300 lb or 200 lb.
Thern / Atlas 2,000 lb Electric Winch
This Thern-built Atlas winch is rated at 2,000 lb on the first layer and includes a steel cable drum, industrial gearbox, and a Conductix-Wampfler up/down pendant controller. It's described for use on construction hoists, scaffolding systems, maintenance lifts, and industrial rigging setups, and the condition is New - Open box. At USD 2,500.00, it sits between the two gas hoists in price, but its power source is electric, so you need electrical service at the location. The drum speed varies depending on the cable layer, and that's a normal characteristic of this type of winch. If your application calls for a 2,000 lb electric winch, this is the one to focus on.
Uimoso Material Lift Winch Stacker
The Uimoso is a manual winch stacker with a 450 lb capacity and a maximum lift height of 39.4 inches. The lowered fork height is 2.75 inches, which makes it easier to slide under pallets, and the forks are adjustable in width from 7.3 to 19.9 inches. It also folds down for storage, with folded dimensions of 49.61 x 28.94 x 11.02 inches. At USD 419.89, it's the lowest listed price in this group. The limitation is the lift height: 39.4 inches is a working height, not a multi-story hoist, so this suits moving loads within a workshop, stockroom, or loading dock rather than up to a roof or elevated platform.
Final recommendation by use case
If you need a gas-powered hoist with a 300 lb capacity, the Safety Hoist AH-200B is the one to choose, since it offers a higher capacity at a lower listed price than the CH-200. If you specifically want a gas unit with a 200 lb capacity and the 26.5 ft standard height, the Safety Hoist CH-200 will do the job, though you'll pay more for that combination. For electric lifting with a 2,000 lb rating, the Thern / Atlas Electric Winch is the match. And for a compact manual stacker with a 450 lb capacity and 39.4 in lift, the Uimoso keeps the cost down and the footprint small.
Match the power source to your worksite, match the capacity to your heaviest load, and confirm the height you need before you commit.
