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Yale CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist

Yale CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist

Heavy-duty 110v, 230v 1ph or 400v 3ph electric hoist starting from 250kg WLL up to 3 tonne.

Model: 

Yale CM Lodestar / ECH1-243

Yale CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist

Hook Suspended Lodestar Lodestar with Electric Trolley Lodestar with Geared Trolley Lodestar with Push Trolley Chain Collector Bag

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.

Lodestar Features

  • 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.

Lodestar Models and 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

*Please note that if a Lodestar is supplied with a chain collector bag, then the hoists upper limit switch is preset to achieve a maximum raised hook height equal to the bottom of the chain container, to avoid load interference with the chain container.


LiftingSafety Review:
The Yale load star (lodestar) is manufactured by CM (Columbus Mckinnon) and has and is a very top level truly excellent quality single phase electric chain hoist with thousands of hoists being supplied over decades. The lodestar range are supplied in the UK  with 1Ph 230v, 1Ph 110v or 3ph 400v power supplies and from 250kg up to 3000kg. The hoist is only supplied hook suspended though we can supply it with a push, geared or electric travel trolley; when used with a powered travel single phase trolley we would use a single pendant controlling both the trolley and the CM electric chain hoist. Do not be put off by the old fashioned appearance of the Yale load star, if it isn't broken don't mend it!

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

*Please note that if a Lodestar is supplied with a chain collector bag, then the hoists upper limit switch is preset to achieve a maximum raised hook height equal to the bottom of the chain container, to avoid load interference with the chain container.

Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley


LiftingSafety Review:
The Yale load star (lodestar) is manufactured by CM (Columbus Mckinnon) and has and is a very top level truly excellent quality single phase electric chain hoist with thousands of hoists being supplied over decades. The lodestar range are supplied in the UK  with 1Ph 230v, 1Ph 110v or 3ph 400v power supplies and from 250kg up to 3000kg. The hoist is only supplied hook suspended though we can supply it with a push, geared or electric travel trolley; when used with a powered travel single phase trolley we would use a single pendant controlling both the trolley and the CM electric chain hoist. Do not be put off by the old fashioned appearance of the Yale load star, if it isn't broken don't mend it!
@ £34.48 (min:3,max:90) (3 included in price)
Unit Price

£2812.31

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.

Lodestar Features

  • 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.

Lodestar Models and 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

*Please note that if a Lodestar is supplied with a chain collector bag, then the hoists upper limit switch is preset to achieve a maximum raised hook height equal to the bottom of the chain container, to avoid load interference with the chain container.


LiftingSafety Review:
The Yale load star (lodestar) is manufactured by CM (Columbus Mckinnon) and has and is a very top level truly excellent quality single phase electric chain hoist with thousands of hoists being supplied over decades. The lodestar range are supplied in the UK  with 1Ph 230v, 1Ph 110v or 3ph 400v power supplies and from 250kg up to 3000kg. The hoist is only supplied hook suspended though we can supply it with a push, geared or electric travel trolley; when used with a powered travel single phase trolley we would use a single pendant controlling both the trolley and the CM electric chain hoist. Do not be put off by the old fashioned appearance of the Yale load star, if it isn't broken don't mend it!

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

*Please note that if a Lodestar is supplied with a chain collector bag, then the hoists upper limit switch is preset to achieve a maximum raised hook height equal to the bottom of the chain container, to avoid load interference with the chain container.

Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated push or geared travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley

Lodestar with integrated electric travel trolley


LiftingSafety Review:
The Yale load star (lodestar) is manufactured by CM (Columbus Mckinnon) and has and is a very top level truly excellent quality single phase electric chain hoist with thousands of hoists being supplied over decades. The lodestar range are supplied in the UK  with 1Ph 230v, 1Ph 110v or 3ph 400v power supplies and from 250kg up to 3000kg. The hoist is only supplied hook suspended though we can supply it with a push, geared or electric travel trolley; when used with a powered travel single phase trolley we would use a single pendant controlling both the trolley and the CM electric chain hoist. Do not be put off by the old fashioned appearance of the Yale load star, if it isn't broken don't mend it!

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