Hoisting apparatus is a term used to describe a variety of machines and tools used to lift and move heavy objects. The most common hoisting apparatus includes cranes, gins, winches, and bandtackles. Cranes are large machines with a long arm that can be used to lift and move heavy objects. Gins are smaller machines that use a pulley system to lift objects. Winches are machines that use a cable or rope to pull objects. Bandtackles are machines that use a combination of pulleys and ropes to lift objects. All of these machines are used in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and shipping.