Product Description
CM 640 Puller Lever Chain Hoist – Proudly Made in the USA
The CM 640 Puller Lever Chain Hoist is a true American classic—one of the only lever hoists still made in the USA. Trusted by professionals for generations, it delivers rugged strength, smooth operation, and proven reliability for pulling, lifting, dragging, and tensioning applications in demanding environments.
Built for Strength and Longevity
Constructed from a tough aluminum alloy housing with a durable powder coat finish, the CM 640 is built to perform in harsh outdoor or industrial conditions. Its long-handle design provides more leverage with less effort, while the Hoistaloy hardened steel load chain ensures exceptional wear life and flexibility. Every hoist is engineered for consistent, safe performance—job after job.
Safe, Dependable, and Proven
The Weston-type automatic braking system offers positive load control in all lifting positions, and forged hooks with safety latches come standard. Simple internal construction makes maintenance easy and keeps downtime low. Each unit is metric-rated and backed by a lifetime warranty—a mark of genuine American craftsmanship.
Key Features:
- Made in the USA – one of the few lever hoists still manufactured domestically
- Aluminum alloy body with powder coat finish for long-term durability
- Weatherproof construction ideal for outdoor and industrial service
- Hoistaloy hardened steel load chain for strength, flexibility, and long wear life
- Weston-type automatic brake ensures positive load control and safety
- Easy one-hand operation – only 58 lbs. of pull required on the ¾-ton model
- Free-wheeling feature allows fast, easy attachment to loads
- Lifetime warranty and metric-rated performance
Specifications
| Rated Capacity (tons) | Available Lift Lengths (ft.) | Pull to Lift Full Load (lbs.) | Lever Length (in.) | Throat Opening (in.) | Approx. Shipping Weight (lbs.)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¾ | 5, 10, 15, 20 | 58 | 10¾ | 1 11⁄32 | 16 |
| 1½ | 5, 10, 15, 20 | 89 | 14¼ | 1 1⁄8 | 26 |
| 3 | 5, 10, 15, 20 | 95 | 16 15⁄16 | 2 17⁄32 | 38 |
| 6 | 5, 10, 15, 20 | 96 | 21 3⁄8 | 1 3⁄4 | 73 |
*Weights shown are for standard 5-ft lift models. Longer lift options will increase overall weight. All CM 640 Puller Lever Chain Hoists are manufactured in the USA and backed by CM’s lifetime warranty.
Specifications
Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.
