Compare Curved Stair Lifts

Here is a comparison chart of some of the most popular curved stair lifts sold in North America. Some models offer additional options and features not listed here.

Top 6 Curved Stair Lifts Comparison Chart

	Savaria Stairfriend 23	Handicare Freecurve	Acorn 180	Bruno Elite	Harmar Helix	Stannah Starla
Capacity	300 lb (optional 350 lb)	275 lb	266 lb	400 lb	350 lb	300 lb
Seat swivel	top	top	top	top	top	top and bottom
Folded width	16.63″	16.5″	Varies*	16.75″	16″	16″
Arm width	18.25″ – 21.5″ (L seat)	17.1″ – 18.3″	19″	17.75″ – 21.75″	20.5″ – 23.6″	19.3″
Rail type	custom bent twin tube	single tube rail	modular aluminium rail	custom bent flat steel rail	custom bent twin tube	custom bent twin tube
Diagnostic display	LED light	digital	digital	digital	status light	digital
Standard color/finish	white with beige seat	off white with 3 seat colour options	white with beige seat	white with grey seat	beige or black with beige seat	white with beige seat
Parts warranty	3 yr	2 yr	1 yr	2 yr	2 yr	2 yr
Minimum track to wall	6″	6.8″	7″	7.5″	4.7″	6″
Company headquarters	North America	North America	UK	North America	North America	UK
Notable	fits closely to wall, choice of seat	multiple rail colors and seat options	hidden gear track	footrest lever	custom colors and fabrics available	seat load sensor

These stair lifts all have retractable seatbelts.

*Acorn does not list the distance from the wall, which varies due to their modular track system.

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