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Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 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.

Which is better: the Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist or Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane?

The Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane
US price $1249
BrandTorin (Big Red)Blackhawk Automotive
Released
Lift capacity ton 2 2
Boom reach positions 4-hole position reinforced boom: 35-7/16 in./0.5 ton, 42-1/8 in./1 ton, 48-13/16 in./1.5 ton, 55-1/2 in./2 ton Adjustable boom (0.5-2 ton hook-height settings documented in manufacturer literature)
Max lift height (in) 78.75 59.25
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type 8-ton hydraulic long ram 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism
Steel construction Yes Yes
Caster count 6
Weight (lb) 185 274.3

Sources — Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist: northerntool.com (verified 2026-08-12). Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane: globalindustrial.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist and Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane?

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

  • Boom reach positions: Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 4-hole position reinforced boom: 35-7/16 in./0.5 ton, 42-1/8 in./1 ton, 48-13/16 in./1.5 ton, 55-1/2 in./2 ton 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): Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 78.75 vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 59.25
  • RAM type: Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 8-ton hydraulic long ram vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 8-ton hydraulic long rams with patented built-in bypass mechanism
  • Weight (lb): Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 185 vs Blackhawk BH8026 2 Ton Foldable Engine Crane 274.3

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