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Yale "CM Lodestar" Electric Chain Hoist, 1Ph or 3Ph - Range from 250kg to 3,000kg
Lodestar (Loadstar) Electric Chain Hoist Single Phase 110v and 230v or Three Phase 400v. Hook suspended or with trolley (manual or electric (powered/motorised)).
Yale CM Lodestar / ECH1-243






The Columbus Mckinnon Lodestar hoist is a tough and durable electric chain hoist, designed to keep working in the most arduous applications. This hoist is recognised and proven within the hire industry as the number one hoist, where high duty, combined with long lifting heights are required. The Lodestar has a proven reputation as the solution for industrial strength lifting. Standard operating voltage: 110v 1ph 50Hz, 230v 1ph 50Hz, and 400v 3ph 50Hz are all readily available.
Features Include:
- Capacity options available: 250kg, 500kg, 1000kg, 2000kg and 3000kg.
- Available with Hook Suspension, Push or Electric Trolley.
- 48v control, IP65 pendant as standard (Hoist is IP54).
- Thermal overload protection as standard.
- FEM classification 2m (40% duty - 24 minutes continuous use per hour).
- Motor classification H4.
- Standard operating temperature -10°C to +65°C.
- Excellent closed height dimensions.
- A lifetime lubricated gearbox contributes to exceptional service and maintenance characteristics.
- 3-phase single-speed hoist motors are dual voltage.
- Load hook with axial bearing.
- Ideal for long heights of lifts.
- Large frame, single phase hoists are supplied with handles and 1mtr supply cable with Cee-Form plug.
Technical Specifications
Model | Capacity (SWL) | - Falls of Load Chain | Voltage | Load Chain (depth x pitch) (mm) | Frame Type | Lifting Speed (m/min) | Closed Height (mm) | Weight @ Std HOL with Top Hook (kg) |
CMLS250/230-8 | 250kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | C | 8 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS250/110-8 | 250kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | C | 8 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/230-4 | 500kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | F | 4 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/110-4 | 500kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | F | 4 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/230-8 | 500kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | J | 8 | 471 | 51 |
CMLS500/110-8 | 500kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | J | 8 | 471 | 51 |
CMLS1000/230-4 | 1000kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | L | 4 | 471 | 52 |
CMLS1000/110-4 | 1000kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | L | 4 | 471 | 52 |
CMLS1000/400-8 | 1000kg | 1 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | LL | 8 | - | 52 |
CMLS1000/400-8/2.5 | 1000kg | 1 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | LL2 | 8/2.5 | - | 53 |
CMLS2000/230-2 | 2000kg | 2 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | R | 2 | 613 | 58 |
CMLS2000/110-2 | 2000kg | 2 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | R | 2 | 613 | 58 |
CMLS2000/400-4 | 2000kg | 2 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RR | 4 | - | 58 |
CMLS2000/400-4/1.3 | 2000kg | 2 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RR2 | 4/1.3 | - | 59 |
CMLS3000/230-1.3 | 3000kg | 3 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RT | 1.33 | 751 | 64 |
CMLS3000/110-1.3 | 3000kg | 3 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RT | 1.33 | 751 | 64 |
Dimensional Specifications
All dimensions are in metric milimetres (mm).
Models | Frame Types | A4 (3m) | A5 | H1 | H3 | H4 (Push) | H4 (Electric) | I | L (Push) | L (Electric) | L (Two speeds) | L1 | L2 | L2 (Two speeds) | L3 | L4 | O | P | P1 | S | T |
Lodestar 250/500 | A, B, C, F and AA | 496 | 427 | 24 | 129 | 92 | 125 | 77 | 310 | 410 | 420 | 130 | 255 | 265 | 155 | 143 | 60 | 187 | 295 | b + 50 | 19 |
Lodestar 500/1000 | J, L, JJ and LL | 597 | 470 | 24 | 128 | 91 | 110 | 98 | 360 | 435 | 445 | 150 | 255 | 265 | 180 | 179 | 80 | 187 | 295 | b + 54 | 19 |
Lodestar 2000 | RR | 754 | 603 | 24 | 128 | 91 | 110 | 98 | 360 | 435 | 445 | 150 | 255 | 265 | 180 | 179 | 80 | 187 | 295 | b + 54 | 19 |
Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley
Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley
The Columbus Mckinnon Lodestar hoist is a tough and durable electric chain hoist, designed to keep working in the most arduous applications. This hoist is recognised and proven within the hire industry as the number one hoist, where high duty, combined with long lifting heights are required. The Lodestar has a proven reputation as the solution for industrial strength lifting. Standard operating voltage: 110v 1ph 50Hz, 230v 1ph 50Hz, and 400v 3ph 50Hz are all readily available.
Features Include:
- Capacity options available: 250kg, 500kg, 1000kg, 2000kg and 3000kg.
- Available with Hook Suspension, Push or Electric Trolley.
- 48v control, IP65 pendant as standard (Hoist is IP54).
- Thermal overload protection as standard.
- FEM classification 2m (40% duty - 24 minutes continuous use per hour).
- Motor classification H4.
- Standard operating temperature -10°C to +65°C.
- Excellent closed height dimensions.
- A lifetime lubricated gearbox contributes to exceptional service and maintenance characteristics.
- 3-phase single-speed hoist motors are dual voltage.
- Load hook with axial bearing.
- Ideal for long heights of lifts.
- Large frame, single phase hoists are supplied with handles and 1mtr supply cable with Cee-Form plug.
Technical Specifications
Model | Capacity (SWL) | - Falls of Load Chain | Voltage | Load Chain (depth x pitch) (mm) | Frame Type | Lifting Speed (m/min) | Closed Height (mm) | Weight @ Std HOL with Top Hook (kg) |
CMLS250/230-8 | 250kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | C | 8 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS250/110-8 | 250kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | C | 8 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/230-4 | 500kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | F | 4 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/110-4 | 500kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 6.3 x 18.9 | F | 4 | 413 | 29 |
CMLS500/230-8 | 500kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | J | 8 | 471 | 51 |
CMLS500/110-8 | 500kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | J | 8 | 471 | 51 |
CMLS1000/230-4 | 1000kg | 1 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | L | 4 | 471 | 52 |
CMLS1000/110-4 | 1000kg | 1 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | L | 4 | 471 | 52 |
CMLS1000/400-8 | 1000kg | 1 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | LL | 8 | - | 52 |
CMLS1000/400-8/2.5 | 1000kg | 1 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | LL2 | 8/2.5 | - | 53 |
CMLS2000/230-2 | 2000kg | 2 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | R | 2 | 613 | 58 |
CMLS2000/110-2 | 2000kg | 2 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | R | 2 | 613 | 58 |
CMLS2000/400-4 | 2000kg | 2 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RR | 4 | - | 58 |
CMLS2000/400-4/1.3 | 2000kg | 2 | 400 - Three Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RR2 | 4/1.3 | - | 59 |
CMLS3000/230-1.3 | 3000kg | 3 | 230 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RT | 1.33 | 751 | 64 |
CMLS3000/110-1.3 | 3000kg | 3 | 110 - Single Phase | 7.9 x 21.7 | RT | 1.33 | 751 | 64 |
Dimensional Specifications
All dimensions are in metric milimetres (mm).
Models | Frame Types | A4 (3m) | A5 | H1 | H3 | H4 (Push) | H4 (Electric) | I | L (Push) | L (Electric) | L (Two speeds) | L1 | L2 | L2 (Two speeds) | L3 | L4 | O | P | P1 | S | T |
Lodestar 250/500 | A, B, C, F and AA | 496 | 427 | 24 | 129 | 92 | 125 | 77 | 310 | 410 | 420 | 130 | 255 | 265 | 155 | 143 | 60 | 187 | 295 | b + 50 | 19 |
Lodestar 500/1000 | J, L, JJ and LL | 597 | 470 | 24 | 128 | 91 | 110 | 98 | 360 | 435 | 445 | 150 | 255 | 265 | 180 | 179 | 80 | 187 | 295 | b + 54 | 19 |
Lodestar 2000 | RR | 754 | 603 | 24 | 128 | 91 | 110 | 98 | 360 | 435 | 445 | 150 | 255 | 265 | 180 | 179 | 80 | 187 | 295 | b + 54 | 19 |
Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley
Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley
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