Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched the Yale LodeKing LT ultra-low headroom top-running wire rope hoist, available in capacities ranging from 10–25t.

Manufactured in Wadesboro, North Carolina, the LodeKing LT is designed for heavy-duty CMAA Class D service. Each hoist comes equipped with a Magnetek closed-loop variable frequency drive that allows for accurate and precise load control while reducing brake wear.

This model features: the Magnetek IMPLUSE®VG+ Series 4 drive, which includes multiple control and power supply options; an external hoist brake resistor; motor thermal overload protection; keypad with digital display; and a recorded fault history that aids in troubleshooting and maintenance.

The Yale LodeKing LT also features plastic-infused wire rope specifically developed for maximum performance on overhead cranes. This wire rope has a plastic core that prevents metal-to-metal contact between strands, helping to reduce abrasion and wear within the wire rope, while increasing the rope strength by 15–20%.

Columbus McKinnon introduces ultra-low headroom wire rope hoist