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Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane is cheaper at $1249. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane
US price $1249
BrandStrongwayBlackhawk Automotive
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 2
Boom reach positions 4 reinforced positioning holes, 4 load-capacity settings up to 4,000 lb Adjustable boom (0.5-2 ton hook-height settings documented in manufacturer literature)
Max lift height (in) 82.625 59.25
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type Hydraulic long ram 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism
Steel construction Yes Yes
Caster count 6
Weight (lb) 274.3

Sources — Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12). Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane: globalindustrial.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity and Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Boom reach positions: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 4 reinforced positioning holes, 4 load-capacity settings up to 4,000 lb 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): Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 82.625 vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 59.25
  • RAM type: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Hydraulic long ram vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism

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