I have a Hoist set up now I use it to lift my JD 170 and other small items. I have used this set up now going on 7 years now, the Elec hoist will lift 1300lbs. it is mounted on a steel tube 1'' 3/4'' x 1/8' wall x 11' span. I have 2 steel supports ""1 1/4" flat stock"" going up to the roof...