Can a winch be used as a hoist? While winches and hoists are similar in some ways, they are not interchangeable. Admalite’s Wire Rope Hoist is specifically designed for lifting loads vertically and should be used for this purpose. By admin|2023-03-17T01:57:29-04:00March 17th, 2023|Wire Rope Hoist Questions| Share This Article FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestEmail