Savaria Prolift: an enclosed cab for indoor spaces
When a platform lift needs to look and feel like an elevator inside a building, the Prolift is the answer: an enclosed cab, quiet hydraulic drive at 30 feet per minute, and capacities from 750 to 1,400 lb. Up to 14 feet of travel, for churches, offices, schools, and larger homes.
At a glance
| Capacity | Prolift SCL 750 or 1,000 lb (1,050 optional); Prolift HD 1,050 or 1,400 lb |
|---|---|
| Travel | Up to 14 ft (US) |
| Speed | 30 ft per minute |
| Drive | 1:2 cable hydraulic |
| Platform sizes | SCL 36 x 48 to 42 x 48 in; HD 42 x 54 and 42 x 60 in |
| Entry | Types 1 to 5 |
| Use | Commercial and residential, indoors |
| Cab | Enclosed cab with finishes and fixtures chosen from the Prolift finish catalog |
| Safety | Interlocked landing doors, emergency stop and light, battery lowering, obstruction sensing |
| Warranty | 36 months parts, plus our 1 year service warranty |
What stands out
Feels like an elevator
Enclosed cab, automatic doors available, cab lighting and fixtures. Riders who are nervous on an open platform relax in a Prolift.
Faster
30 feet per minute, half again the speed of a standard platform lift.
Heavy duty
The HD model carries 1,400 lb for bariatric chairs or equipment.
Finishes
Cab walls, flooring, and fixtures from a finish catalog meant to match lobbies and interiors.
Code ready
Designed for the 14 foot platform lift limit in the US and ADA requirements.
Serviceable
Hydraulic drive in an accessible location; the same service plans we offer on elevators.
Savaria Prolift
Where the Prolift fits
Indoor commercial spaces where a platform lift is permitted (up to 14 feet of travel) but the owner wants an elevator-like experience: church sanctuaries with a split level, office lobbies, schools, and community buildings. It needs a hoistway, which we detail for your contractor, and the usual commercial permit and inspection process that we manage. For outdoor or open-platform needs, see the V-1504; for a true home elevator, the home elevator overview.
Questions we hear every week
Is the Prolift an elevator?
By code it is a platform lift, limited to 14 feet of travel in the US. In experience it is close to a small elevator, with an enclosed cab, doors, and a smooth hydraulic ride.
Can it go in a home?
Yes. It is used in larger homes where a full elevator is not wanted but an open platform is not either.
What construction does it need?
A hoistway with a shallow pit, a machine space for the hydraulic unit nearby, and power. We provide the drawings.
Recent work near you
Every photo here is one of our own installations. No stock images, no staged showrooms.
Ready to talk it through?
Call and you will reach a person who installs these for a living. Or request a free in-home consultation and we will come to you, measure, and give you a written price with no pressure.