CM Hoist 2 Ton, 70' Chain Lift

The Motor includes 70' chain lift & chain bag. The Speed is 16 feet per minute. Connector is 7 pin soca. Power -3 Phase.

Built for entertainment rigging and demanding material-handling environments, the CM Lodestar (Columbus McKinnon) is a reliable electric chain hoist commonly used for touring, staging, worship, theatrical, television, and film workflows. With a 2 ton capacity and a 70 foot lift, it is well suited for lifting and positioning truss, lighting, audio, and scenic elements where consistent duty performance and straightforward serviceability matter.

Electrical Connection and Control Pinout

This hoist uses a 7-pin soca connector. Use the following pin layout when wiring to your control system:

• 1 – L1
• 2 – L2
• 3 – L3
• 4 – Ground
• 5 – Control Up
• 6 – Control Common
• 7 – Control Down

Key Features for Long-Term Service

Designed to support day-to-day production use and heavy-duty applications, the CM Lodestar includes practical features that reduce downtime and simplify maintenance. The quick change voltage board allows switching from low voltage to high voltage by re-positioning the receptacle, and the lifetime-lubricated gear train uses nonoxidizing grease to support quiet operation and long service life. A precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides helps ensure accurate chain fit and consistent lifting performance.

• Quick change voltage board, change from low voltage to high voltage by simply re-positioning receptacle
• Up to 3 ton capacities for heavy-duty industrial applications
• Gear train lifetime lubricated with nonoxidizing grease
• Precision machined and hardened liftwheel with hardened chain guides for precise chain liftwheel fit
• Gearing designed for exceptionally long life and quiet operation
• H4 duty standard
• Rugged control station (NEMA 4X)
• Hoist duty motor, standard Protector overload device and standard adjustable screw type limit switches
• Hardened, forged steel, latch type hooks and Hoistaloy load chain for long, dependable service
• Zinc plated load chain standard
• Easy to install and maintain
• No special tools required to disassemble
• Lifetime warranty
• Each hoist thoroughly inspected and tested to over 125% of rated load prior to shipment
• Meets ASME B30.16
• Metric rated
• Made in U.S.A.

Manufacturer Background

Columbus McKinnon, with over 130 years of Rigging and Material Handling experience, is the leading manufacturer of lifting and pulling products. The CM Lodestar - The Industry Workhorse - has been going strong for over 50 years.