Handicare 1000 stairlift
Riders up to 350 lb can use the Handicare 1000, a straight stair lift by Handicare, and the heavy-duty version raises that to 440 lb.
- Maximum weight
- 350 lb or 440 lb in the heavy-duty version
- Folded size
- 15¼ in away from the wall
- Narrowest stairs
- ≈ 28 in usual guide; no figure from the manufacturer
- The lift alone starts at
- $3,490 one dealer
Handicare 1000 specs
| Stairs | Straight stairs savaria.com |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | 350 lb (159 kg) savaria.com |
| Heavy-duty option | 440 lb savaria.com |
| Folded depth from the wall | 15¼ in savaria.com |
| Depth from the wall in use | 25⅝ in savaria.com |
| Narrowest stairs | 28 in (usual guide; no figure from the manufacturer) stannah.com |
| Warranty | 24-month parts warranty through your dealer savaria.com |
| Price | One dealer quotes $3,490 for the lift and a 16 ft track; installation is extra thealbanyliftcompany.com |
Every model's weight limit and seat width is in the stair lift weight limit chart.
What it does well
- Holds riders up to 440 lb.
- Riders who find sitting down hard can use its perch seat.
- For porch and deck steps, there is an outdoor version.
Points to consider
- It sticks out 15¼ in when folded, more than most.
- Its 24-month parts warranty through your dealer is shorter than some rivals offer.
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Savaria K2, 350 lb