Taurus Lever Hoists South Africa — Medium Duty
R2,250.00 – R4,565.00
Taurus lever hoists are medium-duty hoists ergonomically designed for maximum output efficiency and safe operation, and fitted with overload protection devices. These portable lifting devices are used in factories, mines, farms, construction sites, wharves, docks and warehouses for a wide variety of lifting and materials handling operations. Capacities range from 0.75 ton to 6 tons.
Description
Toco Lifting (Pty) Ltd supplies Taurus lever hoists across South Africa and SADC, a medium-duty, cost-effective range of ratchet lever hoists with capacities from 0.75 ton to 9 ton. Taurus lever hoists are endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before dispatch, and are supplied as a value alternative to the premium Vital range. Toco has supplied lifting equipment since 2002.
Need a quote, a lift height, or advice on Taurus versus Vital? Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za.
Toco Lifting is a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME No. 008, and has supplied lifting, lashing and rigging equipment since 2002 from a Germiston head office and a Cape Town branch. A lever hoist is operated by ratcheting a side lever, which makes it suited to horizontal pulling, tensioning and lifts in tight spaces where a hand chain is impractical. The Taurus range gives sites a dependable, lower-cost lever hoist for that work.
Taurus lever hoist capacity range
Taurus lever hoists cover the capacities below, supplied as standard with a 3 metre lift. Longer lift heights, to 12 metres and beyond, are supplied on request.
| Capacity | Fall configuration |
|---|---|
| 0.75 ton | Single fall |
| 1.5 ton | Single fall |
| 3 ton | Single fall |
| 6 ton | Double fall |
| 9 ton | Triple fall |
Standard build is a 3 metre lift. Longer lift heights are quoted on request. Contact Toco to confirm the configuration for your application.
Lever hoist or chain block, which do you need?
The two tools do different jobs. A lever hoist is operated by ratcheting a side lever and is designed for horizontal pulling, tensioning and lifts in confined spaces where there is no room to pull a hand chain. A chain block is operated by pulling an endless hand chain and is designed for vertical lifting, typically anchored overhead. Choose a lever hoist for pulling, tensioning and tight-space work, and a chain block for straightforward overhead lifting. Toco supplies both as Taurus and Vital ranges.
Taurus or Vital, which lever hoist should you choose?
Toco supplies two lever hoist ranges. The Vital range is the premium, Japanese-manufactured option, and Toco is the sole Southern African distributor. The Taurus range is the medium-duty, cost-effective option, suited to sites that need a dependable lever hoist at a lower price point. Both are endurance tested before dispatch and both can be supplied tested and certified by Toco. For heavy, high-cycle or critical work, Vital is the stronger choice; for general and lighter-duty pulling and tensioning where cost matters, Taurus is well suited.
| Consideration | Taurus | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Medium-duty, cost-effective | Premium, heavy-duty |
| Capacity range | 0.75 ton to 9 ton | 0.25 ton to 9 ton |
| Best for | General pulling and tensioning, budget-conscious sites | Heavy, high-cycle and critical work |
See the Vital® lever hoist range for the premium option. Toco will advise on the right range for your duty and budget.
Where Taurus lever hoists are used
| Sector | Typical Taurus lever hoist duty |
|---|---|
| Construction | Tensioning, horizontal pulling and lifts in confined spaces |
| Daily plant and maintenance | Pulling and positioning equipment during routine maintenance work |
| Workshops and manufacturing | Tight-space lifting and tensioning on assembly and repair work |
Toco does not limit Taurus lever hoists to these sectors. They are supplied for general pulling, tensioning and lifting across industry. For heavy or high-cycle duties, see the Vital® range.
Tested and certified by Toco
Every Taurus lever hoist is endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before it leaves Toco. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME No. 008, under DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, Toco can also performance test and certify lever hoists, both on supply and as statutory re-testing for units already in service, with technical oversight by Anton van Staden, an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (Reg. #201112078). Toco is the same company that supplies the hoist and tests it. Full detail of the testing and certification scope is on the Lifting Equipment Testing & Certification page.
Frequently asked questions
What capacities do Taurus lever hoists come in?
Taurus lever hoists are available from 0.75 ton to 9 ton: 0.75, 1.5 and 3 ton in single fall, 6 ton in double fall and 9 ton in triple fall. All are supplied as standard with a 3 metre lift, with longer lift heights on request.
What is the difference between a lever hoist and a chain block?
A lever hoist is operated by ratcheting a side lever and is designed for horizontal pulling, tensioning and lifts in tight spaces. A chain block is operated by pulling an endless hand chain and is designed for vertical lifting, typically anchored overhead. Toco supplies both as Taurus and Vital ranges.
What is the difference between Taurus and Vital lever hoists?
Vital is Toco’s premium, heavy-duty lever hoist range, and Toco is the sole Southern African distributor. Taurus is the medium-duty, cost-effective range, suited to general pulling and tensioning where budget matters. Both are endurance tested before dispatch. For heavy or high-cycle work, Vital is the stronger choice.
Are Taurus lever hoists tested before dispatch?
Yes. Every Taurus lever hoist is endurance tested for quality, performance and safety before it leaves Toco. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity, LME 008, Toco can also performance test and certify the hoist on supply and re-certify it for the life of the equipment.
Who tests and certifies lever hoists in South Africa?
Lever hoists must be performance tested and certified by a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME), using a Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Toco Lifting is a registered LME, No. 008, under DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, with ECSA-registered LMI Anton van Staden (Reg. #201112078). Toco tests and certifies lever hoists it supplies and units already in service.
Request a Taurus lever hoist quote. Tell Toco the capacity and lift height you need, or ask for advice on Taurus versus Vital for your application. Call 011 345 8800 or email sales@toco.co.za. Germiston head office and Cape Town branch, supplying South Africa and SADC.
