Weekly Hire: Lever Hoist / Pull Lift – 1.5t

Practical 1.5 Tonne Lever Hoist / Pull Lift Available for Hire

Hire a practical, easy-to-handle 1.5 tonne lever hoist — also known as a pull lift, ratchet lever hoist, or come-along — for everyday lifting and pulling tasks across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Unlike chain blocks, lever hoists can be used at virtually any angle, making them the go-to tool for pulling, tensioning, lifting, and load positioning in confined spaces or where a vertical lift isn't practical. Available with a choice of 1.5m or 3m lift heights, the HFHIRE013 is one of the most versatile lifting tools you can hire.

Key Features at a Glance

This 1.5 tonne lever hoist is built for safe, reliable lifting and pulling:

• Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1.5 tonnes for light to medium-duty operations
• Choice of 1.5m or 3m height of lift (HOL) to suit your job
• Suitable for lifting and pulling at virtually any angle
• Free-wheel mechanism allows chain to be pulled freely when not under load
• Wind-through feature for easy slack-taking and chain adjustment
• Safety latch fitted to hook to prevent slings or loads slipping off
• Easy to install and remove with minimal set-up time
• Ideal for tight spaces and locations without a power supply

Lever Hoists vs Chain Blocks — What's the Difference?

While both lever hoists and chain blocks are manual lifting tools, they're designed for different jobs. A chain block uses a hand chain pulled in a continuous loop and is optimised for vertical overhead lifting. A lever hoist uses a short, ratcheting lever and can operate at any angle — vertical, horizontal, or any orientation in between — making it equally effective for lifting, pulling, and tensioning. That makes the HFHIRE013 a hugely versatile tool for jobs where a chain block simply wouldn't work: tensioning structural components, pulling loads horizontally, recovery work, load positioning, and rigging in tight or awkward spaces.

Choose the Right Lift Height for Your Job

The HFHIRE013 is available in two lift heights to suit different applications. The standard 1.5m version is compact, lightweight, and ideal for short, controlled lifts and pulls — particularly in confined spaces or where a short throw is all that's needed. The extended 3m version offers extra reach for taller lifts, hoisting between floor levels, or applications where the additional drop saves time and effort. Our team can advise on which option is best suited to your project.

Free-Wheel and Wind-Through for Quick Set-Up

The free-wheel mechanism allows the load chain to be pulled freely through the hoist when it's not under load — meaning you can quickly extend or retract the chain to the right length before rigging. Once a load is attached, the ratchet takes over for safe, controlled lifting or pulling via the lever handle. The wind-through feature makes it easy to take up slack quickly, getting you to the working position with minimal effort.

Compact, Versatile Lifting and Pulling Power

At 1.5 tonnes capacity, the HFHIRE013 is one of the most popular sizes in our lever hoist fleet — light enough to be easily carried and rigged by a single operator, but with enough capacity for a wide range of everyday lifting, pulling, and tensioning tasks. Because it's manual rather than powered, there's no need for a power supply, making it ideal for use on remote sites, in confined spaces, or anywhere running cables and hoses isn't practical.

Versatile Rigging Options

The HFHIRE013 can be attached directly to a suitable fixed anchor point and used for both vertical lifts and angled pulls. As with any lifting accessory, it's essential that the anchor, sling, or rigging arrangement is rated appropriately for the load — our team can advise on the right combination for your specific application.

Hire Rather Than Buy

Certified lifting equipment requires regular inspection, testing, and documentation to remain compliant with LOLER regulations. Hiring offers a cost-effective alternative to outright purchase — giving you access to fully tested, ready-to-use lifting equipment without the capital outlay, ongoing certification costs, or storage requirements. It's a practical solution for one-off projects, short-term installations, or covering temporary peaks in workload.

Full Specification

Lever Hoist Hire Across the Midlands and Yorkshire

We supply lever hoist and pull lift hire to customers across a wide area, including:

East Midlands: Nottingham, Mansfield, Loughborough, Leicester, Derby, Coventry

South Yorkshire: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham

West Yorkshire: Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield

If your project is based in or around any of these towns and cities, we can supply the lifting equipment you need, when you need it.

Who Uses 1.5 Tonne Lever Hoist Hire?

The HFHIRE013 is regularly hired by construction contractors, civil engineers, structural steel installers, factory and manufacturing teams, mechanical and electrical contractors, plant installers, recovery and salvage specialists, signage and lighting contractors, theatre and event riggers, garage and workshop operators, and maintenance crews. Wherever loads up to 1.5 tonnes need to be lifted, pulled, or tensioned — and especially where the lift needs to happen at an angle, in a confined space, or without a power supply — a lever hoist is one of the most practical tools you can hire.

Hire With Confidence

All our hire lifting equipment is supplied fully tested, certified, and inspection-ready, giving you complete confidence in compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) requirements. Our experienced team can also advise on the most appropriate hoist capacity, configuration, lift height, and accessories for your specific application.

Get in Touch to Hire the HFHIRE013 Lever Hoist

To check availability, request a quote, or discuss your lifting requirements, get in touch with our team today:

 Call us on 01623 645645

 Or fill in the contact form below — we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

We're on hand to help you get the right lifting and pulling equipment, in the right place, at the right time — across Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Derby, and the wider Midlands and Yorkshire regions.