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Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist
US price
BrandStrongwayDragway Tools
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 2
Boom reach positions 4 reinforced positioning holes, 4 load-capacity settings up to 4,000 lb 4 adjustable settings: 2 ton, 1.5 ton, 1 ton, 0.5 ton
Max lift height (in) 82.625 102
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type Hydraulic long ram 8-ton hydraulic ram
Steel construction Yes Yes
Caster count 6 6
Weight (lb) 165

Sources — Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12). Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist: knockoutengine.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity and Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist?

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 Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 4 adjustable settings: 2 ton, 1.5 ton, 1 ton, 0.5 ton
  • Max lift height (in): Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 82.625 vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 102
  • RAM type: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Hydraulic long ram vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 8-ton hydraulic ram

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