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Truck hoists must be chosen by the hitch receiver, rated load, lift path, stabilizer arrangement, and the truck’s own payload limits. The guide begins with truck or hitch-oriented choices, then clearly labels the alternatives for lifting or moving game when a truck-mounted hoist is not the correct tool.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking Solutions Rack Jack Magnum Hoist with Winch | $300–$315 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Viking Solutions Rack Jack II Hoist with Winch | $220–$235 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Rage Powersports 260 Degree Swivel Hitch Hoist | $140–$155 | Amazon |
| 4 | Kill Shot 600 lb Hitch-Mounted Deer Hoist and Carrier | $190–$205 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Truck Hitch Game Hoist and Gambrel, 500 lb | $140–$150 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | HME Products GHG-4 Game Hanging Gambrel and Hoist | $25–$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Viking Solutions Kwik Hoist with Winch | $165–$175 | Amazon |
| 8 | Hawk Crawler Deer Cart | $170–$185 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Muddy Mule Game Cart | $120–$135 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Viking Solutions Rack Jack Magnum Hoist with Winch
A 2-inch hitch-mounted steel hoist rated to 650 lb for loading into a truck bed.
- 650 lb rating
- 2-inch hitch mount
- integrated winch
- adjustable stabilizer legs
- large heavy assembly
- receiver fit required
Viking Solutions Rack Jack II Hoist with Winch
A lighter 2-inch hitch-mounted Rack Jack option rated to 300 lb.
- 300 lb rating
- rotating hitch hoist
- truck-bed loading design
- lower cost than Magnum
- lower capacity
- still requires secure receiver
Rage Powersports 260 Degree Swivel Hitch Hoist
A hitch-mounted swivel hoist sold for truck-bed lifting and loading tasks.
- 260-degree swivel
- hitch mount
- wide swing arc
- current new-market listing
- confirm capacity on the exact listing
- receiver and vehicle limits apply
Kill Shot 600 lb Hitch-Mounted Deer Hoist and Carrier
A combined hitch-mounted hoist and carrier listed with 600 lb capacity.
- 600 lb capacity
- hitch-mounted carrier
- integrated carrier concept
- high stated capacity
- bulky rear attachment
- verify vehicle rating
Truck Hitch Game Hoist and Gambrel, 500 lb
A near-match generic truck-hitch hoist kit with a stated 500 lb capacity and 360-degree swivel.
- 500 lb stated capacity
- 360-degree swivel
- complete hoist-and-gambrel kit
- lower entry cost
- generic support varies
- inspect hardware before loading
HME Products GHG-4 Game Hanging Gambrel and Hoist
Near miss: a compact gambrel-and-hoist set for hanging, not a truck-mounted lifting crane.
- gambrel
- hanging hoist
- inexpensive
- widely listed
- not truck-mounted
- requires a suitable overhead point
Viking Solutions Kwik Hoist with Winch
Near miss: a 400 lb tree-mounted hoist for field dressing instead of truck-bed loading.
- 400 lb rating
- tree-chain mount
- portable field option
- winch with pawl
- not for a truck receiver
- requires secure tree
Hawk Crawler Deer Cart
Near miss: a game-recovery cart for moving a load to the truck rather than lifting it into the bed.
- game cart
- crawler-style frame
- reduces manual carrying
- current retail listing
- not a hoist
- terrain affects usability
Muddy Mule Game Cart
Near miss: a folding game cart for transport from the field to the vehicle.
- folding cart
- game-hauling format
- lower cost than hitch hoist
- useful on foot
- does not load a truck bed
- limited by route and terrain
Buying tips
- Never exceed the lowest rating among the hoist, hitch, carrier, receiver, and vehicle payload.
- Use level ground, inspect pins and cables, and keep everyone clear of a suspended load.
- A cart may be safer than a truck hoist when the recovery route is rough or the load cannot be positioned squarely at the receiver.
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