The Vestil PLH lever hoist is a manually operated lever hoist with an enclosed friction disk brake for resistance to wear; an alloy steel grade 100 load chain for strength and to minimize weight; and a drop forged mount hook and load hook that swivel 360 degrees to facilitate handling of load, and have hook throat deformation markers to facilitate inspection. This hoist has a free wheel chain that, when it is in the neutral position, helps facilitate the reduction of chain slack by the operator. Each PLH lever hoist has an individual serial number to facilitate tracking and identification, and a storage bag for travel and storage. Each unit comes standard with a rugged storage bag. Unit has 6,000 lb. capacity, 5 ft. standard lift and 22-7/16" minimum distance between hooks.