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- Shipping: 5-7 business days
- CM Warranty: Lifetime on hoist
- 1/2 Ton Capacity: Rated for 1,000 lb, single-reeved, 16 ft/min at 60 Hz with a 1/2 HP hoist-duty motor.
- Proven Classic Design: Electromechanical brake, CM Lodestar Protector overload protection and adjustable screw-type limit switch.
- Built to Last: Hardened steel load chain and gear train, forged steel hooks and a lightweight aluminum frame.
- Complete Package: Ships with load chain, chain bag, MPDHV1CL bracket and your choice of connector.
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- Hoist
- Load chain
- Chain bag
- Bracket
- Hooks Swivel LatchGate (standard)
- Power / control
- Handles
CM Lodestar Classic Model F 1/2 Ton Electric Chain Hoist
The CM Lodestar Classic Model F is a 1,000 lb (1/2 ton) electric chain hoist built for concert touring, theater, live events and rental fleets. It lifts at 16 ft/min with a 1/2 HP hoist-duty motor in a single-reeved configuration, runs on 230/460V three-phase power and has a shortest distance between hooks of 14-1/4 in. (362 mm).
Every hoist ships as a complete package: 1/4 in. hardened steel load chain for your selected lift (60, 80, 90 or 100 ft), the matching chain bag (MPDH 16S for 60 ft, MPDH 20S for 80 to 100 ft), the MPDHV1CL chain bag bracket, your choice of power/control connector and optional Hoist Spring Loaded Handles V1. Units come prepped with our standard swivel LatchGate hooks by our CM-certified technicians.
Why the Classic Lodestar
- Rugged electromechanical brake
- CM Lodestar Protector overload protection
- Adjustable screw-type limit switch for upper and lower hook travel
- Hardened steel load chain and gear train, forged steel hooks and a lightweight aluminum frame
- Dual-voltage design (230/460V) with a voltage change board
Classic or Next Gen?
Both the Classic and Next Gen Model F lift 1,000 lb at 16 ft/min with a 1/2 HP motor. The Classic uses an electromechanical brake, the CM Lodestar Protector and a screw-type limit switch, and has the shorter distance between hooks (14-1/4 in.). The Next Gen uses a heavy-duty DC brake, an adjustable clutch outside the gear train and a 5-pocket liftwheel.
Ideal for
Concert touring, theater, live event production, rental companies and entertainment rigging that need a compact 1,000 lb chain motor.
Custom Options Available
Other hooks, lift lengths, electrical configurations or fleet quantities: request a quote and our CM-certified technicians will prep your hoists to spec.
Related resources
Classic Lodestar parts · CM Lodestar Classic manual (PDF) · Chain hoist maintenance tips · MTN mobile hoist service · Guide to MTN chain hoist bags · Columbus McKinnon (CM) collection · Build-A-Hoist quoting tool · CM Lodestar lubricant guide · CM Lodestar current draw chart · CM Lodestar contactor history · Lodestar serial number system · The meaning behind the name "Lodestar" · Hoist servicing (Part 1) · Hoist servicing (Part 2)
Safety: Always install, operate, inspect and maintain the hoist according to the CM manual and the requirements of the lifting application. Never exceed the rated capacity. Not for lifting people.
Why buy your CM hoist from MTN
CONFIGURED TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS
Every hoist is inspected and configured by our CM-certified technicians prior to shipment, with ongoing parts availability and service support
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CM-Certified Technicians:
Hooks, control handles and connectors are configured to your requirements before the hoist is dispatched.
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On-Site Hoist Service:
On-site inspection and repair from the MTN Hoist Service team.
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Next Gen Parts Availability:
Genuine replacement parts in stock and ready to ship.
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Fleet & volume orders
Expanding your rental inventory? Contact us about multi-hoist packages, including road cases.
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