Lever hoists earn their place on a jobsite when a load needs to move in a direction or at an angle a chain hoist or come-along can't manage cleanly — horizontal pulls, inverted rigging, or positioning at odd angles during alignment and fabrication work. JET stocks two primary lines here. The JLH Series is built for severe industrial environments, rated 1/4 ton to 9 tons with standard lifts of 5, 10, 15, and 20 feet (custom lifts available). It uses a Weston-style double-pawl brake that splits the load across both sides of the ratchet gear, standard overload protection, and a handle design that keeps the operator's hand clear of the load chain. The JLP-A Series is the lighter contractor-grade option, covering 1/4 ton to 6 tons across the same lift-length range, with a patented Brake Wear Indicator that flags when friction disks need replacing and an optional shipyard hook to prevent point-loading damage during awkward rigging.
Both lines work inverted, vertical, or horizontal, with hooks that rotate 360 degrees for easier rigging setup. The decision between JLH and JLP-A usually comes down to duty cycle: JLH for daily use in fabrication shops, plants, and shipyards; JLP-A for contractors who need a reliable lever hoist that isn't run continuously. Match ton capacity to your heaviest anticipated load with margin, not your average lift.
