Weekly Hire: Manual Chain Hoist / Block – 1/2t x 6m Lift

Compact 500kg Manual Chain Hoist with 6m Lift Available for Hire

Hire a lightweight, easy-to-handle 1/2 tonne (500kg) manual chain hoist with a 6 metre height of lift for lighter lifting tasks across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Designed to make manual lifting straightforward and safe, this compact chain block delivers reliable lifting capacity wherever you need it — including in tight spaces or remote locations where powered hoists aren't practical. The 6m lift offers a practical balance between reach and compactness, making it one of our most versatile light-duty chain block configurations.

Key Features at a Glance

This 500kg manual chain hoist is built for safe, reliable lifting:

• Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1/2 tonne (500kg) for light lifting operations
• 6 metre height of lift (HOL) — versatile reach for a wide range of jobs
• Compact and lightweight — easy for one person to rig and reposition
• Easy to install and remove with minimal set-up time
• Safety latch fitted to hook to prevent slings or loads slipping off
• Compatible with beam clamps or trolleys (available to hire separately)
• Ideal for tight spaces and locations without a power supply

Manual Lifting Made Simple

Manual chain hoists — sometimes called chain blocks or block and tackles — remain one of the most practical lifting tools in industry. They deliver real lifting capacity using nothing more than operator effort on the hand chain, multiplied through a precision gearing system. The HFHIRE017 puts 500kg of lifting power in the hands of a single operator, with smooth, controlled motion and the ability to hold a load steady at any point in the lift.

At 1/2 tonne capacity, this is one of the lightest and most manageable chain blocks in our hire fleet — ideal for jobs where lifting capacity matters less than ease of handling, portability, and quick set-up. It's a popular choice for signage installation, lighting rigs, smaller equipment installation, ductwork, and general material handling.

A Practical, All-Round Lifting Solution

The 6 metre height of lift makes the HFHIRE017 one of the most versatile light-duty chain blocks in our hire fleet — long enough to handle standard overhead lifts in commercial and industrial buildings, but compact enough to remain easy to rig and store. It's a popular choice for general installation work, light machinery moves, plant maintenance, and workshop tasks where 3m isn't quite enough but a full 9m isn't required. Because it's manual rather than powered, there's no need for a power supply, making it equally at home on remote sites, in confined spaces, or anywhere running cables and hoses isn't practical.

Versatile Rigging Options

The HFHIRE017 can be attached directly to a suitable fixed anchor point, or used in combination with a beam clamp or trolley (both available to hire separately). A beam clamp allows the hoist to be quickly attached to an overhead RSJ or I-beam, while a trolley adds the ability to traverse the load along a runway beam — useful for moving loads horizontally as well as vertically. Our team can advise on the right combination for your 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

Chain Hoist Hire Across the Midlands and Yorkshire

We supply manual chain hoist 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 1/2 Tonne Chain Hoist Hire?

The HFHIRE017 is regularly hired by mechanical and electrical installers, signage and lighting contractors, theatre and event riggers, ductwork installers, factory and manufacturing teams, garage and workshop operators, maintenance crews, and small-scale construction projects. Wherever lighter loads need to be lifted manually — and especially where portability, low weight, and ease of rigging matter — a 1/2 tonne manual chain hoist is one of the most popular and practical lifting 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, lift height, and accessories for your specific application — whether you need a single chain block or a complete lifting set-up.

Get in Touch to Hire the HFHIRE017 Chain 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 equipment, in the right place, at the right time — across Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Derby, and the wider Midlands and Yorkshire regions.