500 lbs Stair Lift – a High-Capacity and a Heavy-Duty Unit
500 lbs stair lift is a good choice if you need to safely transport a larger passenger. While most stair lifts feature 350 lbs weight capacity, there are special units that will provide you with up to a 500 lbs capacity.
Harmar Summit High-Capacity Stair lifts
This is a heavy duty stair lift with a 500 lbs weight capacity.
The mid-range price of this unit is $3,000.
Harmar Summit High-Capacity Stair lift weighs 286 lbs. The seat of the unit is 23 inches wide, and it swivels up to full 90 degrees, allowing you to comfortably and safely exit the chair. The seat will lock into position and will not swivel when the unit is in motion.
This indoor stair lift is cable-operated, and it uses a steel cable to ensure a safe and smooth ride.
This stairlift is equipped with safety sensors around the footrest, making the unit stop if any obstructions accidentally get on the track. The unit features call/send stations located at its top and bottom for convenient operation.
This unit has a user-friendly design, and it comes ready for the installation by the customer. Alternatively, many dealers offer installation for a fee (usually $1,000).
Note that this unit is created specifically for a 36-inch-wide staircase.
Ameriglide HD Heavy Duty A/C Stair lifts
The AmeriGlide HD stair lift is yet another good option for anyone who is in need of a heavy-duty stair lift with an up to 500 lbs weight capacity.
Ameriglide is a trusted stair lift’s manufacturer that offers high quality at affordable prices. AmeriGlide HD stair lift costs approximately $2,500.
AmeriGlide A/C also uses a high-strength steel but it also will come with an extra-wide and extra-strong seat, and an upgraded motor. This makes AmeriGlide HD one of the strongest stair lifts that you can find.
The unit also features a swivel seat, well-thought-out call stations, and safety sensors around the footrest.
This unit is also more flexible, suiting staircases that are less than 36-inches-wide.
This unit also has a user-friendly design and it ships ready for installation by the customer. Alternatively, dealers offer installation for a fee (usually it’s around $1,000).
A quality 500 lbs stair lift is a good option for anyone who requires a higher weight capacity.