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Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity vs OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane

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 OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane
US price
BrandStrongwayOTC (Bosch Automotive Service Solutions)
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 1.1
Boom reach positions 4 reinforced positioning holes, 4 load-capacity settings up to 4,000 lb Telescoping boom extension for adjustable reach
Max lift height (in) 82.625 117
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type Hydraulic long ram Two-speed hydraulic hand pump
Steel construction Yes
Caster count 6
Weight (lb) 454

Sources — Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12). OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane: otctools.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity and OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Lift capacity ton: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 2 vs OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane 1.1
  • 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 OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane Telescoping boom extension for adjustable reach
  • Max lift height (in): Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 82.625 vs OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane 117
  • RAM type: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Hydraulic long ram vs OTC 1819 2,200 lb. Capacity Fold-Away Heavy-Duty Shop Crane Two-speed hydraulic hand pump

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