Columbia AC Electric Hoist
H2K Series AC Electric Hoists (to 6,000 lbs)
Up to 6,000 lbs on a single line, or full-drum speeds up to 88 FPM on the 36:1 models. Single- or three-phase motors from 1 to 2 HP, with line spoolers, tensioners and electric control options.

Standard Features
- Rated for vertical lifting
- Spring-applied, electrically released brake
- Totally enclosed geartrain
- Three-stage planetary reduction
- TEFC UL-listed brakemotors
- Three drum widths: -01, -02 and -03
Available Options
- AutoAdvance line spoolers
- Cable tensioners
- Electric control options, from pendants to multi-unit systems
- Custom-engineered versions
Model ratings
Single-line lift, calculated. All models run at 1725 RPM. Intermittent duty: rated 15 minutes per hour at full load. Altitude, ambient temperature, air quality, voltage fluctuation, motor cleanliness and start/stop frequency all affect duty cycle.
| Model | HP | Motor RPM | Ratio | Power | First layer lbs / FPM | Mean drum lbs / FPM | Full drum lbs / FPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1725 | 321:1 | 115/230 V 1Ø 230/460 V 3Ø | 6,000 / 6.2 | 4,500 / 8.1 | 3,660 / 9.9 | |
Wire rope3/8" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 14,400 lbs -01 drum159 ft -02 drum · standard198 ft -03 drum248 ft Dimension drawings-01 drum · 1Ø
-02 drum · 1Ø
-03 drum · 1Ø
-01 drum · 3Ø
-02 drum · 3Ø
-03 drum · 3Ø
Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. H2K6000 · 1.5 HP · 321:1 | |||||||
| 2.0 | 1725 | 36:1 | 230 V 1Ø 230/460 V 3Ø | 1,000 / 55.7 | 749 / 72.4 | 610 / 88.6 | |
Wire rope1/4" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 7,000 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.16, 5:1 design factor at the rated 1,000 lbs first-layer lift (7.0:1 actual). -01 drum326 ft -02 drum · standard407 ft -03 drum509 ft Dimension drawings-01 drum · 1Ø
-02 drum · 1Ø
-03 drum · 1Ø
-01 drum · 3Ø
-02 drum · 3Ø
-03 drum · 3Ø
Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. H2K1000 · 2.0 HP · 36:1 | |||||||
| 1.5 | 1725 | 36:1 | 115/230 V 1Ø 230/460 V 3Ø | 750 / 55.7 | 562 / 72.4 | 457 / 88.6 | |
Wire rope1/4" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 7,000 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.16, 5:1 design factor at the rated 750 lbs first-layer lift (9.3:1 actual). -01 drum326 ft -02 drum · standard407 ft -03 drum509 ft Dimension drawings-01 drum · 1Ø
-02 drum · 1Ø
-03 drum · 1Ø
-01 drum · 3Ø
-02 drum · 3Ø
-03 drum · 3Ø
Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. H2K750 · 1.5 HP · 36:1 | |||||||
| 1.0 | 1725 | 36:1 | 115/230 V 1Ø 230/460 V 3Ø | 500 / 55.7 | 375 / 72.4 | 305 / 88.6 | |
Wire rope1/4" 7×19 galvanized · MBS 7,000 lbs Smallest rope that meets the ASME B30.16, 5:1 design factor at the rated 500 lbs first-layer lift (14.0:1 actual). -01 drum326 ft -02 drum · standard407 ft -03 drum509 ft Dimension drawings-01 drum · 1Ø
-02 drum · 1Ø
-03 drum · 1Ø
-01 drum · 3Ø
-02 drum · 3Ø
-03 drum · 3Ø
Rope length and travelSize it in the selectorEnter your travel to see the working layer, rope length and controls. Manual, flier and parts
Need a drawing or document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number. H2K500 · 1.0 HP · 36:1 | |||||||
Drum and wire rope capacity
| Drum | Typical weight | 1/4" rope | 5/16" rope | 3/8" rope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -01 | 147 lbs | 326 ft | 228 ft | 159 ft |
| -02 | 150 lbs | 407 ft | 285 ft | 198 ft |
| -03 | 160 lbs | 509 ft | 356 ft | 248 ft |
Winch & Hoist Selector
Size it in the Winch & Hoist Selector
Enter the load, lift height and speed. The selector checks every H2K drum, ratio and motor, sizes the wire rope to ASME B30.16 and shows the controls that fit.
Open the selectorDownloads & Engineering Resources
Spec sheets, manuals and parts breakdowns for the H2K Series. Need a document for an older unit? Email info@alliedpower.com with the serial number.
Dimension drawings and CAD
One drawing covers every H2K model on that drum and phase. DXF and STEP files are sent on request.
| Drum | Phase | Files |
|---|---|---|
| -01 | 1Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
| -02 | 1Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
| -03 | 1Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
| -01 | 3Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
| -02 | 3Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
| -03 | 3Ø | PDFRequest DXF / STEP |
Supporting an older unit?
Documentation for the legacy HG and HF Series stays available for installed units. For new installations we recommend the H2K Series.
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