Dumbwaiter Comparisons

SILVER CROSS is not a dumbwaiter manufacturer but rather a free service that assists you in finding the right dumbwaiter at the least costly price. Most dumbwaiters operate similar to a small elevator. A shaft is required along with an internal lifting platform.

Dumbwaiter models are usually installed between the garage level and the kitchen. To determine where dumbwaiters can be added, you must consider the available space for a dumb waiter, where's it needed and design.

The dumbwaiter cost is somewhat similar to about half the cost of a small residential elevator. The reason for this is that an enclosed shaft is required, a lifting device motor, and rails to have the cab ( dumb waiter ) ride on the wall.

Questions about Dumbwaiters

1. How much weight do you need to lift will determine model of dumbwaiters you require.
2. What size of packages you planning to move from floor to floor will also be a determining factor of the car size and model of dumbwaiters required?
3. How much space do you have for dumbwaiters?
4. How far do you need a dumbwaiter to travel?

Dumbwaiters - Residential Models
Model / Manufacturer	Ascent	Butler 1000 Lite	Butler 3000 Medium	Miller Manufacturing Silent Servant
Weight Cap.	150 lbs.	200/250 lbs.	250/450 lbs.	50-115 lbs.
Maximum Travel.	28 ft.	70 ft.	70 ft.	x
Motor	1/2 HP	1/4 HP	1/3 HP	Manual
Car Suspension	Aircraft Cable up to 1800 lbs.	Urethane toothed belt with stainless steel cords	Urethane toothed belt with stainless steel cords	x
Voltage	110 V	110 V	110 V	Manual
Car Size	20" x 20" x 30" High - Custom sizes available.	24" x 24" x 24" High	30" x 30" x 30" High	Various Sizes Ranging From 20"x16"x30" to 32"x28"x36"
Speed	20 ft. / min.	22 ft. / min.	22 ft. / min.	Manual
Key Feature	Cab comes pre- assembled	Cabinet grade 9 ply beech car	Includes one counter weight	Manually Operated
Made In	USA	USA	USA	USA

Model / Manufacturer	Waupaca Elevator Model CW-50	Waupaca Elevator Model CW-100	Inclinator Homewaiters 75	Elevator Concepts
Weight Cap.	50 lbs.	100 lbs.	75 lbs.	200 lbs.
Maximum Travel.	50 ft.	50 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.
Motor	3/4 HP	3/4 HP	x	1/6 HP
Car Suspension	3/16" Aircraft Cable	3/16" Aircraft Cable	x	Winding Drum Drive
Voltage	115 V.	115 V.	120 V	120 V
Car Size	16"x16"x24"	20"x20"x30"	24"x24"x24"	20"x27"x24"
Speed	30 ft. / min.	30 ft. / min	x	18 ft. / min.
Key Feature	Emergency Lowering Hand Crank	Emergency Lowering Hand Crank	Can accommodate opening on three sides	Finished Melamine car
Made In	USA	USA	USA	USA

Commercial Dumbwaiter Models
Model / Manufacturer	Waupaca Elevator Model PW-200	Waupaca Elevator Model PW-300	Waupaca Elevator Model PW-500	Inclinator Commercial	Butler Model 4000 Heavy Duty	Bulter Model 5000 Service 24
Weight Cap.	200 lbs.	300 lbs.	500 lbs.	200,300,500 lbs.	450 lbs.	200 lbs.
Maximum Travel.	50 ft.	50 ft.	50 ft.	35 ft.	70 ft.	70 ft.
Motor	1 HP	1 HP	1 HP	220 HP	1/2 HP	1/4 HP
Car Suspension	7/32" Aircraft Cable	7/32" Aircraft Cable	7/32" Aircraft Cable	x	Urethane toothed belt with stainless steel cords	Urethane toothed belt with stainless steel cords
Voltage	230 V.	230 V.	230 V.	x	110 V	110 V
Car Size	26"x26"x36"	30"x30"x40"	36"x36"x48"	30"x30"x36" up to 36"x36"x48"	36"x36"x48"	19"x29"x24" or 19"x29"x48
Speed	50 ft. / min.	50 ft. / min.	50 ft. / min.	x	22 ft. / min	22 ft. / min
Key Feature	Emergency Lowering Hand Crank	Emergency Lowering Hand Crank	Emergency Lowering Hand Crank	Can accommodate opening on three sides	Dual belt & counter weights	Stainless steel lining
Made In	USA	USA	USA	USA	USA	USA

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