Compare Ceiling Lifts

Ceiling lifts are motorized devices that lift and transfer patients from one point to another along a track.  Ceiling lifts can be fixed or portable.

Top 5 Portable Ceiling Lift Comparison Chart

A portable ceiling lift uses a free-standing or self standing track. The comparison chart below showcases five popular portable ceiling lifts that offer different features and options.

Manufacturer	Savaria Portable Lift PL	Arjo Voyager	Arjo Maxi Sky 440	Handicare P-440	Handicare RisePorto 450
Notable	Currently the only ceiling lift using lithium-ion battery. Battery is significantly lighter, lasts longer, recharges faster and has many more lifts per charge	Features a unique “quick release” strap system	Possible for room to room transfers to be made without modifying doorways with Tarzan hook feature – patient and lift unit can “swing” transfer from one track to another	Integral full-width carry bar with unique contoured shape for optimal client comfort	May be used on all rail systems, settings, types of rooms and freestanding lift stands
Product weight	11 lb	12.5 lb	14.3 lb	11 lb	12.8 lb
Weight capacity	286 lb/440 lb	440 lb	440 lb	440 lb	308 lb/452 lb
Speed (in/s with 264.5 lb)	2	1.6	1.6	–	1
Speed (in/s) with 440 lb	1.8	1.2	1.2	–	0.7
Travel	90.5″	86.6″	86.6″	78.7″	66.9″
Soft start/stop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hand control	electrical	electrical	electrical	pneumatic	electrical
Number of lifts with an avg. charge at 198 lb load	80	26	27	35	50
Lifting clearance	13.5″	13.5″	15.8″	18″	18″

Top 6 Fixed Ceiling Lifts Comparison Chart

A fixed ceiling lift operates on a track that is mounted to the ceiling. The comparison chart below showcases six popular fixed ceiling lifts that offer different features and options.

Manufacturer	SAVARIA FIXED LIFT FL	LIKO LIKORALL 250	GULDMANN GH3	HANDICARE C625	TOLLOS (T.H.E.) CIRRUS 600	ARJO MAXI SKY 2
Product weight	17	28	23	22	28	27
Weight capacity	600	550	550	625	600	600
Lifting speed with max load (in/sec)	1.6	1.2	1.6	1.2	1.2	1.3
Lifting clearance	13.6	14.6	16.7	10.5	12.8	14.2
Max recharge time	2 hours	8 hours	2 hours	8 hours	8 hours	8 hours
Travel	91″	79″	98″	87″	96″	91″
Number of lifts with 200 lb	80	60	55	100	55	100
Number of lifts with 600 lb	30	20	21	35	25	35

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