Stair Lift

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SILVER CROSS is not a stair lift manufacturer. This free service has saved over 165,000 clients just like you time and money by comparing stair lift models in one place. SILVER CROSS assists you in finding recycled or low priced new stair elevators. Please review the charts below listing the common models.

Key Questions

Weight and height of user? Ability to transfer to seat ? Stairs straight or curved? If curved, shape of curve? Stair chair lift on left or right of stairs looking up from bottom? Width of stairs in inches? Width of stairs constant? Is there an existing hand rail?

Key Points

  1. Rail mounts to stair treads, not to wall. Stairs must be in sound condition.
  2. If your stairs are narrow (less than 37") than the track distance from the wall will be a key issue. This factor is also dependent on the height of the user and their leg length.
  3. If you have difficulty transferring to the seat of the chair then seat height will be a key issue.
  4. Seat height at bottom of stairs is an important point if client is short.
  5. If you have lower back pain and a soft start and stop are important then a DC powered residential stair lift unit maybe more appropriate.
  6. If user is tall then seat depth of the access stair lift is important.
  7. Stairway must have adequate lighting at top and bottom of stairs.
  8. Confirm local government requirements for electrical plug.
  9. Track must be allowed to come all the way to the top landing and bottom landing for safe transfer to the seat of the electric stair lift.

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Stair Lift Comparison Chart


A stair lift is something you rely on each and every day...so someone local to support your product is very important. Each of the manufacturers listed below have been screened for quality and service issues. This screening process is accomplished by thousands of customer feedback scores over a number of years. Please keep in mind that a lift is an important mechanical device that you rely on each and every time you use it. Local representation is an extremely important factor.


Deluxe Straight Stair Lifts

Model/Mfgs TK Access Citia Excel TK Access Citia Select Sterling 1000 Stannah 400 Bruno Elite
Picture stair lift stair chairs
Weight Cap. 300 lbs 300 lbs 302 lbs 300 lbs. 350 lbs
Seat Hgt at Bottom 23"-2"7 23"-27" 21-25.5 19"-24" 19"-24"
Motor 1/2 HP 1/2 HP 1/2 HP 1/3 HP 1.32 HP
Drive Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
Slope Capabilities 25-45 Degrees 25-50 Degrees 30-56 Degrees 24-52 Degrees 0-45 Degrees
Curved Track Available No No No No No
Track Distance From Wall 8.75" 8.75" 5.5" 8" 5"
Folded Chair from Wall 15.25" 15.25" 15.5" 12.9" 14"
Maximum Travel 32' 20' 70' 20' 24'
Seat Swivels At... Top and bottom Top and bottom Top Top Top and Bottom
Key Feature Swivels at top and bottom, remote call sends Swivels at top and bottom, remote call sends Power folding track, swivel & footrest available. Continous charge. Arm to footrest link for folding. Soft start and stop.
Battery Option Both AC & DC Both AC & DC Yes Standard Standard
Soft Start Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Outdoor Package No No Yes No No
Made In USA USA UK UK USA


Curved Straight Stair Lifts

Model/Mfgs ThyssenKrupp Flow Sterling 2000 Stannah 260 AccessStair Glide
Picture sterling curved stairlift
Weight Cap. 275 lbs. 302 lbs. 265 lbs. 300 lbs
Seat Hgt at Bottom 22" 22.75-27.75   25"
Motor   24 v DC Battery   1/2 HP
Drive Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
Slope Capabilities 0-51 Degrees Maximum 56 Degrees 24-52 Degrees 0-51 Degrees
Curved Track Available Yes Yes No Yes
Track Distance From Wall   4.5" min. 7" 6 -7/8"
Folded Chair from Wall 13" 15.5" 14" 13.5"
Maximum Travel 100 ft. 70' ? 60'
Seat Swivels At... Top and Bottom Top Top Top
Key Feature Light-touch swivel release lever that swivels the seat away from the staircase, allowing you to get off onto the top landing Power hinge and folding footrest option.Power swivel. Tightest inside turn. Lift can be set to stop and start where you want. Seat, armrests and footplate fold. Optional hand held pendent control
Battery Option Standard Standard Standard Yes
Soft Start Yes Yes Yes Yes
Outdoor Package No No No Yes
Made In Europe UK UK USA

Basic Straight Stair Lifts

Model/Mfgs Acorn Sterling 950 Bruno Electra Ride 11 Summit / Ameriglide
Picture acorn stairlift sterling stairlift bruno stair chair summit stairway lift
Weight Cap. 294 lbs 265 lbs 350 lbs. 300 lbs
Seat Hgt at Bottom 19.5" 17.5-19.5 23.5-26.5 24"
Motor .25 kW 1/2 HP 1/3 HP 1/3 HP
Drive Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion 3/16" dia. Aircraft Cable
Slope Capabilities 25-53 Degrees 25-50 Degrees 0-45 Degrees 30-45 Degrees
Curved Track Available No No No No
Track Distance From Wall 10" 6.5"

 

9.5"

 

9.75"
Folded Chair from Wall 14.5" 11" 13" 13.75"
Maximum Travel 60' 23' 20' 20'
Seat Swivels At... Top Top Top and Bottom Top and Bottom
Key Feature Soft start and stop Only 11" out from wall. Zero overhang available. Diagnostic display. Unit is constant charge. Arm width adj. 17-21" and swing out for easy transfer 5 yr. warranty
Battery Option Standard Yes Standard No
Soft Start Standard Standard Standard No
Outdoor Package No No No No
Made In USA UK USA
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