What’s the difference between a hoist and a winch? A hoist is used to lift and move heavy loads vertically, while a winch is used to pull loads horizontally. Admalite offers both hoists and winches to suit different lifting and pulling needs. By admin|2023-03-17T00:10:50-04:00March 17th, 2023|Chain Hoist Questions| Share This Article FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestEmail