Savaria Telecab: an enclosed cab lift with almost no construction
The Telecab rides through a floor cutout inside its own enclosed tower. No hoistway, no pit, no machine room. The standard Telecab carries 500 lb; the Telecab17 carries 845 lb for larger power chairs. Both are built on the proven V-1504 platform lift drive.
At a glance
| Capacity | Telecab 500 lb; Telecab17 845 lb |
|---|---|
| Stops | 2 |
| Travel | Up to 23 ft |
| Speed | 20 ft per minute |
| Drive | 2:1 roped hydraulic, enclosed in the tower |
| Cab sizes | Telecab 30 x 46 to 32 x 54 in; Telecab17 30 x 46 or 36 x 54 in |
| Floor cutout | From 36 x 60.5 in depending on cab |
| Overhead | 96 in for code clearance (92 in with variance) |
| Construction | Floor cutout and a support wall; no hoistway or pit |
| Doors | Telecab: full-height flush door, one or two sides; Telecab17: single door |
| Battery | Optional backup for up to 5 round trips |
| Warranty | 36 months parts, plus our 1 year service warranty |
What stands out
Vanishing lift
The cab rises through the floor and the opening closes behind it with a ceiling-matched panel. Downstairs, the tower stands against a wall like a tall cabinet.
Built on the V-1504
The same hydraulic drive as thousands of platform lifts in schools and churches. Simple, strong, and easy to service.
Two capacities
500 lb covers most riders with a walker or manual chair. 845 lb covers large power chairs and a companion.
Minimal construction
A carpenter frames the cutout and confirms the support wall; an electrician runs the circuit. Days, not months.
Clean styling
Full-height acrylic panels on the Telecab17, flush doors with grip handles, interior lighting, handrail, non-skid floor with a gentle threshold.
Obstruction sensing
Sensors stop the cab if anything is under or over it in either direction.
Savaria Telecab
Telecab or Pollock?
Both travel through the floor with no hoistway. The Pollock uses a traction drive, plugs into 115V, and has a more furniture-like look. The Telecab is hydraulic, offers the 845 lb Telecab17, and is the better fit for heavy power chairs. We install both and will show you each. Compare all low-construction options on the comparison page.
Questions we hear every week
What is the difference between the Telecab and the Telecab17?
Capacity and styling. The Telecab is rated 500 lb and offers two-door straight-through access. The Telecab17 is rated 845 lb, has one door, full-height acrylic panels, and a larger 36 by 54 cab option.
What construction does it need?
A framed floor cutout sized for the cab, a wall that can carry the tower, and a dedicated circuit. No pit, hoistway, or machine room.
Can it serve more than two floors?
No. The Telecab is a two-stop lift. For three or more stops look at the PVE or a traditional Savaria elevator.
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.