Weston-Style Dual Pawl Brake System increases safety by splitting the load to opposite sides of the ratchet gear for greater load security|Alloy steel hooks are industrial rated, rotate 360 degrees for easy rigging|Hooks slowly stretch to indicate an overload situation increasing jobsite safety|Included nylon carrying case for convenient transportation, reducing trips to the tool room and prevents any unnecessary damage to the hoist|Performance Work to Weight Ratio--At 5.6 pounds, the 1/2 ton hoist can pull or hold a load more than 170 times its weight