CM BatteryStar Battery 1000Kgs Powered Chain hoist

Core Specification

Capacity: 1 tonne (1000 kg)

- Benefit: Provides robust, heavy-duty lifting capability.

Lift Speed: 2.5m per minute (8 fpm)

- Benefit: Significantly faster than manual operation, achieving speeds up to 4x quicker than a manual hoist.

Standard Lift: 6m (20 feet)

- Benefit: Comes with a practical standard lift, with customizable options available up to 18m (60 feet) for high-reach applications.

Power Source: Milwaukee M18 Red Lithium Battery

- Benefit: Utilises a common, reliable job-site power platform, integrating seamlessly with existing tool inventories.

Weight: Less than 26 kg (with 6m of lifting chain)

- Benefit: Extremely lightweight for exceptional portability and easy installation.

Protection Rating: IP55-rated electronics

- Benefit: Offers high resistance to dust and water ingress, ensuring reliability in demanding working environments.

Key Features & Benefits

True Battery Power: No Cords Required

Complete Cord-Free Operation: Operates exclusively on the Milwaukee Tool M18 battery, making this battery-powered hoist ideal for remote sites, outdoor rigging, or areas where electricity is unavailable or difficult to reach.

Enhanced Efficiency: Provides fast lifting speeds (up to 2.5m/min), significantly increasing operator efficiency compared to time-consuming manual chain hoists.

Portability & Quick Deployment

Lightweight Design: Weighing less than 26 kg, the BatteryStar is exceptionally compact and portable, reducing setup effort.

Rapid Installation: Simply attach the hoist to an anchor point and snap in a charged battery—this battery hoist is ready to operate in seconds.

Optional Carrying Cases: Available road/carrying cases for enhanced transport and protection.

Safety & Versatility

Wireless Remote Control: Controlled by a wireless handset, keeping the operator safe and out of the direct load path.

Smart Safety Features: The remote provides built-in intelligence, alerting the operator to overload situations and inspection schedules.

Inverted Operation: Allows the user to anchor the hook first, eliminating the need to carry the hoist body's full weight up to the anchor point—a unique feature for this class of power chain hoist.

Precise Control: Offers true variable speed for incredibly accurate positioning and setting down of loads in any application.

Durability & Reliability

Dual Clutch Protection: Features both an electronic clutch and a secondary mechanical clutch, providing dual layers of protection against hoist overload.

Extended Component Life: Integrated limit switches for the highest and lowest hook positions protect the slip clutch, motor, and gearbox, considerably extending the hoist's service life.

The CM BatteryStar represents the best of two industry giants:

Columbus McKinnon (CM) Heritage: Decades of engineering excellence in industrial lifting equipment ensure the hoist mechanism, clutch systems, and overall structural integrity meet the highest safety and durability standards required for heavy-duty lifting. You are investing in a reliable, purpose-built chain hoist from a global leader.

Powered by Milwaukee Tool: The use of the M18 Red Lithium battery system leverages Milwaukee Tool's cutting-edge power technology. This provides reliable, long-lasting power and unparalleled convenience, allowing operators to utilise existing M18 batteries across job sites. The BatteryStar is a true power chain hoist built on a trusted, readily available battery platform.

What capacity does the CM BatteryStar battery-powered hoist offer?

The BatteryStar offers a 1-tonne (1000 kg) lifting capacity, providing heavy-duty performance similar to a traditional electric hoist, but with complete portability.

How fast is this power chain hoist?

The CM BatteryStar offers a lifting speed of 2.5m per minute (8 feet per minute). This high speed helps increase operator efficiency by up to 4x compared to manually operating a hoist.

Does the CM BatteryStar battery hoist include the battery and charger?

No, the CM BatteryStar is supplied without the M18 Red Lithium battery and charger as standard. This allows users who already own Milwaukee M18 tools to use their existing batteries, reducing the initial cost and increasing convenience.

Where can I use battery-powered hoists like the BatteryStar?

The BatteryStar is ideal for applications where access to external power is difficult or unavailable. This includes construction sites, outdoor events, infrastructure maintenance (e.g., bridges, telecoms), and any remote location where portability and speed are critical.

What is the maximum lift height available?

The standard lift is 6m (20 feet), with optional chain lifts available up to 12m or 18m (60 feet).