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Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist or Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist?

The Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding 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 Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist
US price
BrandTorin (Big Red)Dragway Tools
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 4 adjustable settings: 2 ton, 1.5 ton, 1 ton, 0.5 ton
Max lift height (in) 78.75 102
Foldable design Yes Yes
RAM type 8-ton hydraulic long ram 8-ton hydraulic ram
Steel construction Yes Yes
Caster count 6 6
Weight (lb) 185 165

Sources — Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist: northerntool.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 Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist and Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist?

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 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): Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 78.75 vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 102
  • RAM type: Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 8-ton hydraulic long ram vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 8-ton hydraulic ram
  • Weight (lb): Torin Big Red T32001 2 Ton Hydraulic Engine Hoist 185 vs Dragway Tools LD-3012 2 Ton Folding Hydraulic Engine Hoist 165

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