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Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons 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 Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane
US price $369.99
BrandSunex ToolsPittsburgh Automotive (Harbor Freight)
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 2
Boom reach positions 4 adjustable positions Telescoping boom, 41 in. to 61-3/4 in. extension range
Max lift height (in) 96.5 90.5
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type Dual pump piston hydraulic (reaches max height ~25% faster than a single-pump design) Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook)
Steel construction Yes
Caster count 6
Weight (lb) 197.1

Sources — Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons: sunextools.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 Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons 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: Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons 4 adjustable positions 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): Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons 96.5 vs Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane 90.5
  • RAM type: Sunex 5222 2-Ton Foldable Engine Crane with Dual Pump Pistons Dual pump piston hydraulic (reaches max height ~25% faster than a single-pump design) vs Pittsburgh Automotive 2 Ton Capacity ASME-PASE Certified Foldable Shop Crane Hydraulic ram (included with chain and hook)

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