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Pittsburgh Automotive (Harbor Freight)
Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane
$369.99Cheaper
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Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane is cheaper at $369.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Blackhawk Automotive
Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane
$1249
Which is better: the Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane or Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane?
The Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane is the cheaper at $369.99. The Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane | Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $369.99 | $1249 |
| Brand | Pittsburgh Automotive (Harbor Freight) | Blackhawk Automotive |
| Released | — | — |
| Lift capacity ton | 2 | 2 |
| Boom reach positions | Telescoping boom, 41 in. to 61-3/4 in. extension range | Adjustable boom (0.5-2 ton hook-height settings documented in manufacturer literature) |
| Max lift height (in) | 90.5 | 59.25 |
| Foldable design | Yes | Yes |
| RAM type | Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook) | 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism |
| Steel construction | Yes | Yes |
| Caster count | 6 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 197.1 | 274.3 |
Sources — Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane: harborfreight.com (verified 2026-08-12). Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane: globalindustrial.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane and Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Boom reach positions: Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane Telescoping boom, 41 in. to 61-3/4 in. extension range vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane Adjustable boom (0.5-2 ton hook-height settings documented in manufacturer literature)
- Max lift height (in): Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane 90.5 vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 59.25
- RAM type: Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook) vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism
- Weight (lb): Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane 197.1 vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 274.3