Electric Chain Hoists and Overhead Lifting Equipment

Hoists and Accessories From America’s Most Trusted Lifting Brands

Electric chain hoists, air hoists, battery-powered hoists, manual hoists, and trolleys from CM by Stuart Rush, Coffing, Chester, Herc-Alloy, BatteryStar, Lodestar, Budgit, Prostar, Powerstar, Valustar, Shopstar, ShopAir, Cyclone, and CM Puller. All American-made. All backed by 100+ years of installed base. Find the right configuration before the phone call.

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100+
Years of American manufacturing heritage across four overhead lifting brands
14
Brands. One dedicated manufacturer.

American Made Hoists

The Full Range of Overhead Lifting Equipment, All in One Catalog

An orange CM Lodestar electric chain hoist with a control pendant, chain bag, and black lifting hook, suspended against a white background.

Electric Chain Hoists

Electric chain hoists for industrial production.

A black CM Battery Star portable electric hoist with a chain, a detachable lithium-ion battery, and a remote control, displayed on a white background.

Battery-Powered Hoists

Battery-powered chain hoists for portable, cable-free lifting anywhere you need it.

A red industrial chain hoist labeled “Chester Hoist 5 Ton” is mounted on a black beam, with chains hanging down.

Manual & Lever Chain Hoists

Hand-operated hoists for duty-cycle lifting and field maintenance.

Close-up of an orange CM Airstar 6 hoist with metal chains hanging down, used for lifting heavy objects.

Air Hoists

Pneumatic hoists for a wide range of industrial environments.

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Chain and Rigging Accessories

Herc-Alloy alloy steel chain and rigging accessories. Grade 80 and Grade 100.

A close-up of a black CM Lodestar electric hoist with a chain and cables attached, shown against a dark background.

Entertainment

Hoists for Entertainment Rigging

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Tell us your load, environment, and duty cycle. We’ll match you to the right hoist and the right distributor

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Brands

The Brands Your Facility Has Been Running for Decades

CM by Stuart Rush, Coffing, Chester, Herc-Alloy, Lodestar, Budgit, BatteryStar, Prostar, Powerstar, Valustar, Shopstar, ShopAir, Cyclone, and CM Puller.

The same engineering standards. The same parts continuity. All under one manufacturer.

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Overhead Lifting Solutions

Get the Specification Right Before the Order.

Before you place your order, make sure you’ve chosen the right hoist for the job. Taking the time to confirm key specifications—such as capacity, lift, speed, power source, duty cycle/service class,and operating environment—helps ensure safe, efficient performance and avoids costly revisions or delays. A properly specified hoist not only meets your immediate needs but also supports long-term reliability and productivity.

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American-Made Overhead Lifting Equipment

Engineered and Manufactured in Damascus, VA and Lexington, TN.

Every product is designed and built domestically. Stuart Rush manufacturing facilities in Damascus, VA and Lexington, TN produce the full product portfolio under the same standards that have made these brands the specification choice of industrial facilities for over a century.

Frequently Asked Questions

Assembled in Virginia & Tennessee, with products engineered to meet defined performance, safety, and application requirements.

Stuart Rush manufactures fourteen brands: CM by Stuart Rush, Lodestar, Lodestar ET, Coffing, Budgit, Chester, Herc-Alloy, BatteryStar, Prostar, Powerstar, Valustar, Shopstar, ShopAir, Cyclone, and CM Puller. Each covers a distinct range of overhead lifting and material handling applications.

Parts are stocked and supported for installed equipment across all Stuart Rush brands.

Downtime Costs More Than the Right Hoist Ever Will

Every day running the wrong hoist, waiting on unavailable parts, or working with a distributor who doesn’t know the product is a day that costs more than it should.

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