Specifications
  • Distributor – Torin Jacks Inc.
  • Maximum lifting capacity – 1.5 ton (3000 lb)
  • Wheel count – 6 casters
  • Material – High quality steel
  • Hydraulic jack capacity – 8 tons (16000 lb)
  • Foldable – Yes
  • Adjustable boom positions – 4 positions:
    1. 1.5 ton (3000 lb);
    2. 1.125 ton (2250 lb);
    3. 0.75 ton (1500 lb);
    4. 0.375 ton (750 lb).
  • Extendable legs – No
  • Dimensions (working) approx. – 34×35.5×69.5 inches (86.3×88.9×176.5 cm)
  • Dimensions (folded) approx. – 34x24x21.5 inches (86.3×60.9×54.6 cm)
  • Weight – 210 lb (95 kg)
  • Lifting range – 96.5 inches (2.45 m) at 0.375 ton (750 lb) capacity

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Sunex International 5218 engine hoist
This is a 1.5 ton (3000 lb) engine hoist that can be used for lifting engine blocks, as well as other heavy equipment such as shop equipment. Manufacturer Sunex Tools indicate that this engine hoist has got a rapid rise feature that allows to rise the boom multiple times faster, when its not carrying load than other engine hoists. The hoist can also be folded, so it takes up less space when stored.

Frame

The frame of the hoist is made from a heavy duty steel that can handle pretty heavy loads up to 1.5 tons (3000 lb). The hydraulic hoist has got a 2 ton (4000 lb) rated capacity, however it is recommended to use the hoist with weights up to 1.5 ton (3000 lb). Engine hoist has got a low profile design, what allows to use the hoist on lower cars or in shops for lifting crates.

Sunex International 5218 folded

Sunex International 5218 engine hoist has got a foldable design, legs of the hoist can be lifted upwards and boom can be closed and lowered down, which decrease the length of the hoist by over 40 inches (1 m). On the back of the stand there is a push handle that allows to move the hoist easier.

Jack

Sunex engine hoist is equipped with an 8 ton (16000 lb) hydraulic jack. The jack has got a quick lift feature that allows to lift the boom without a load few times faster. For lifting hoist has got a pumping bar and for lowering there is a bleed valve on the stand that needs to be opened when lowering loads and closed when lifting loads.

Legs and wheels

Engine hoist has got two foldable steel legs under which there are total of 6 casters – 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) caster in the middle and on back and 4 inch (10.1 cm) casters on the front. Because the hoist has got a low profile design, wheels are small to make the gap between floor and hoist legs as low as possible. Because of this, only rear wheels of the hoist can be rotated 360 degrees, while middle and front wheels can move just to front and back. This limits the maneuverability of the hoist when compared to other 6 wheeled hoists with all 360 degree rotatable casters. However, low profile design and 6 casters makes this a very stable lifter.

Boom

Sunex engine lift has got an adjustable boom with 4 adjustment positions:

  1. 1.5 ton (3000 lb), with 78.5 inch (2 m) lifting range from the ground;
  2. 1.125 ton (2250 lb), with 84.5 inch (2.14 m) lifting range from the ground;
  3. 0.75 ton (1500 lb), with 90.5 inch (2.3 m) lifting range from the ground;
  4. 0.375 ton (750 lb), with 96.5 inch (2.45 m) lifting range from the ground.

At the end of the boom there is a steel chain and a hook where lifting chains or load leveler can be attached for load lifting and balancing.

Size and weight

The dimensions of Sunex engine hoist in working position are 34×35.5×69.5 inches (86.3×88.9×176.5 cm) and in folded position 34x24x21.5 inches (86.3×60.9×54.6 cm). Weight of the lifter is 210 lb (95 kg). Manufacturer Sunex Tools provides 1 year warranty for this tool.

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Advantages

  • High tensile steel frame and durable steel parts
  • Low profile design allows to use the hoist on lower cars without a jack or to lift different shop equipment and other objects
  • Stable thanks to 6 durable wheels and a low profile design

Disadvantages

  • Higher price than other 2 ton (4000 lb) hoists
  • Only 2 casters on the back can be turned 360 degree, which limits maneuverability of hoist
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