Portable, Battery-Powered
BatteryStar Hoist
Whether you’re lifting materials at a construction site or moving equipment into place for an outdoor concert, the Battery Star has the power and speed you need for any application.
CM BatteryStar hoists are in stock and ready to ship.
Engineered for Performance
Features & Benefits
- Battery-Powered: Operates on battery power, specifically a Milwaukee Tool brand M18 battery.
- Precise Lifting: Hoist offers true variable lifting speed up to 8FPM, allowing for precise lifting in any application.
- Portability: Weighing less than 50 lbs. with 20 feet of chain, the BatteryStar is compact for easy portability.
- Reliability: Integrated limit switch for the highest and lowest hook position considerably extends the service life.
- Versatile Operation: Use the typical mounting orientation or inverted orientation.
- Quick Installation: The BatteryStar can be easily attached to an anchor point, then you’re ready to lift.
- Patent-Pending Brake: Patent-pending mechanical brake automatically triggers when lowering the load.
- Safe, Remote Operation: True variable speed – the further you push the button, the faster the lifting speed.
- Warranty: 5-year hoist warranty from Columbus McKinnon. 3-year battery warranty from Milwaukee Tool.
- Simple SKUs: BCC1008R201US, BCC1008R202US, BCC1008S201US, BCC1008S202US.
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Diverse Applications
Trusted Across Industries
The BatteryStar is ideal in applications where the lifting speed and strength of a powered chain hoist are needed, but power is not readily available. They are also ideal where the portability of a manual hoist is needed but higher efficiency or lower human effort is preferred.
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Gantry & Davit Cranes
- Fire & Rescue
- Low-Volume Production
- Prototype Assembly Lines
- Entertainment Applications
Configure Your Hoist
BatteryStar Options
There are several configurable options available.
- Lift Height: 10-ft to 60-ft
- Suspension: Rigid Hook, Swivel Hook
- Battery & Charger: Included, Not Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Heavy is the BatteryStar?
The BatteryStar weighs 44 lbs. (20kgs) with a 20 ft chain (less battery).
What is the Duty Cycle of the BatteryStar?
The BatteryStar meets the requirements of FEM(ISO) Class of 1Cm (M2), which is 20% duty with a short time rating of 7.5 minutes at 1-ton capacity.
What Battery is Used in the BatteryStar?
The BatteryStar has been designed and optimized to work with Milwaukee Tool® M18™ Red Lithium battery. This battery is compatible with more than 250 Milwaukee Tool® products. The battery can be quickly removed and replaced with a charged battery, just like other battery-powered tools.
The hoist will be supplied with a 12.0Ah battery to optimize uptime and provide the best performance. Smaller Ah battery packs can be used in the hoist, but performance and runtime will be lower.
Can Replacement Batteries Be Purchased?
Yes. Replacement or extra 12.0 Ah batteries can be purchased from Hoists.com.
Does the BatteryStar Have Single-Speed Control?
The remote for the hoist provides true variable speed control. The further the operator presses the button in, the faster the speed – similar to the gas pedal of a car. The speed can be controlled from 0 to 8 feet per minute. This provides excellent control for fine positioning of the load.
Does the BatteryStar Have an Electric Brake?
No. The BatteryStar hoist uses a patent-pending mechanical brake similar to what can be found in manual chain hoists. The brake automatically applies when lowering the load, providing controlled descent and positioning.
BatteryStar Comparison
The Smart Choice in Portable Lifting
BatteryStar VS. Manual Hoists
Why the BatteryStar excels:
- Similar portability
- Similar chain length options
- Faster lifting speed
- Sleek black design
BatteryStar VS. Milwaukee Hoists
Where the BatteryStar shines:
- Same portability
- Same lifting speed
- Sleek black design
- More economical