- Operate similar to a crane, lifts the device into the vehicle cargo area
- Easily install in the rear cargo area, side entry area or in the bed of a pick-up truck
- Can load compact scooter into trunk of some sedans
- Reinforced strap can lift and load scooters, power wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs.
- Require wiring to the vehicle battery or purchase of the optional battery back
- Fully powered and loads in the vehicle with the push of a button
- Installed by utilizing the existing 3rd row seating hardware. No drilling required!
- Load scooters, power wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs
- Can be used in SUVs, vans and mini-vans
- Require wiring to the vehicle battery or purchase of the optional battery back
- Require at least 30 inches of headroom in vehicle
- Fully powered and loads in the vehicle with the push of a button
- The mobility device is secured to the lift with either an automatic hold-down bar or straps
- Has a swing-away option for easier access to the truck
- Folds a ainst the vehicle when not in use
- Most models require a Class II or Class III hitch
- Require wiring to the vehicle battery or purchase of the optional battery back
- Most economical lift solution
- Most models of outside manual platform lifts can fold up against the vehicle when not in use
- Secure the mobility device to the lift with tie-down straps
- Some manual efforts is required to release the ramp
- No swing-away option for easy truck access
- Required a Class II or Class III hitch
Hitch Information
All models of outside vehicle lifts require the vehicle to have a hitch installed on the back of the vehicle. Each lift will have their compatible hitch class stated on the product page.
All models of outside vehicle lifts will work with a Class II or Class III hitch. Certain models will require a hitch adaptor which can be selected during the product customization process.
Use our Compatibility Calculator to find vehicle lifts to fit your car, truck or SUV and that work with your mobility device!
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Vehicle Lifts
Selecting a Vehicle Lift to Fit Your Needs
Platform Vehicle Lifts
- Designed for the user to drive the mobility device onto the platform where the device is secured with an automatic tie-down bar or straps
- Fully powered and requires little to no effort to operate
- Available in outside or inside models
- Most outside lift models have a swing away option which allows you to swing the lift out of the way for easy access to the trunk
- Folds against the vehicle when not in use
Boom Vehicle Lifts
- Operate similar to a crane, lifts the device into the vehicle cargo area
- Easily installs in the rear cargo area, side entry area or in the bed of a pick-up truck
- Reinforced strap can lift and load scooters, power wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs
- Can load compact scooter into trunk of some sedans
Powered Vehicle Lifts
- Requires little to no physical effort to load the mobility device into the vehicle
- These lifts operate at the push of a button
- Most models have an automatic locking mechanism like a tie-down bar that lowers onto the mobility device securing the device to the lift
- Available in both inside and outside models
- Require wiring to the vehicle battery or purchase of the optional battery pack
Manual Vehicle Lifts
- Most economical and affordable option for transporting you mobility device
- Some manual effort is required to release the ramp in order to manually load the device up the ramp and onto the lift
- The device is manually secured to the lift with tie-down straps
- Requires NO wiring to the vehicle battery
- There is no swing-away option available to allow for easy access to the trunk
Outside Vehicle Lifts
- Attaches and stays outside at the rear of the vehicle
- Requires the vehicle to have a hitch installed on the back of the vehicle
- All models will work with a Class II or Class Ill hitch
- Most models have a swing-away option which allows you to swing the lift out of the way for easy access to the trunk
- Certain models will require a hitch adapter which can be selected during the product customization process
Inside Vehicle Lifts
- Easily installs in the rear cargo area, side entry area or in the bed of a pick-up truck
- These models lift the mobility device into the vehicle
- Most inside lifts are powered so there is little to no effort needed to load the mobility device into the vehicle
- Carrying capacity of up to 400 lbs
- Available in both economical and higher end models