The typical load capacity of come-alongs ranges from ___ to _____ tons.

• A. 0 - 5 tons
• B. 1 - 10 tons
• C. 5 - 15 tons
• D. 10 - 20 tons

Answer: (B)

Come-alongs are hand-operated winches and their load capacity is given in tons. In practice, the equipment you’ll encounter most often covers a range from about 1 to 10 tons, spanning small, easy-to-handle units up to larger ones still commonly used. That’s why 1–10 tons is the best match among the options. Ranges that start at 0 or go above 10 miss common lighter units or the higher-capacity models, and a 5–15 or 10–20 range would omit many typical sizes. In use, always match the come-along’s rated capacity to the load and don’t exceed it, factoring in angle and friction for safe operation.