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Key Porch Lifts Questions

Length of equipment being used?
Weight and height of client?
Lifting height of platform lift required?
Raising of deck height to threshold height?
Proximity of electric plug?

Key Porch Lifts Points

If client is self propelling wheelchair then concrete pad may need to be below grade to mount wheelchair lift.
Side mounted porch lifts are difficult for wheelchairs with elevating leg rests, recliners, tilt and geri chairs.
Porch may need to be raised to threshold height for ease of access by wheelchair.
Dedicated plug is necessary since lift needs 14.2 Amps at start up.

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Note: A porch lift requires about 5' x 5' of space, a concrete pad to set the lift on so it does not move, a plug and usually a raising of the existing porch. If the lift user can transfer to a seat....a less expensive option would be an interior or exterior stair lift. For more stair lift information please click here!

Porch Lift Comparisons

Manufacturer / Model	Weight Capacity	Platform Length	Platform Width	Overall Width	Overall Length	Motor	Drive	Key Feature	Made In
Access PL-RA	500 lbs.	48" or 54"	36"	48.5"	48" + lap	3/4 hp	Acme Screw	2 yr warranty on drive	USA
Concord Handi Lift	550 or 750 lbs	48" or 54"	35"	51.5"	54" + flap	1 HP	Acme Screw	Up to 6' travel.	Canada
Garaventa Opal	750 lbs.	48"	35"	50"	48' plus flap	3/4 HP	Acme Screw	Up to 60"	Canada
Savaria Multi Lift	550 lbs.	54"	34"	47.5"	48" plus flap	3/4 HP	Acme Screw	Extremely Reliable	Canada
Mac's Lift Gate	500 lbs.	45" or 72"	32"	48"	60"	1/2 HP	Lifting Chain	Toggle Switches tamperproof	USA
To find a recycled or low cost new porch lift in your area click... Porch Lifts!