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Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity vs Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop 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.

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Spec Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane
US price $369.99
BrandStrongwayPittsburgh Automotive (Harbor Freight)
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 2
Boom reach positions 4 reinforced positioning holes, 4 load-capacity settings up to 4,000 lb Telescoping boom, 41 in. to 61-3/4 in. extension range
Max lift height (in) 82.625 90.5
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type Hydraulic long ram Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook)
Steel construction Yes Yes
Caster count 6 6
Weight (lb) 197.1

Sources — Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12). Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane: harborfreight.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity and Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop 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 Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane Telescoping boom, 41 in. to 61-3/4 in. extension range
  • Max lift height (in): Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity 82.625 vs Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane 90.5
  • RAM type: Strongway Hydraulic Engine Hoist with Load Leveler, 2-Ton Capacity Hydraulic long ram vs Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook)

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