While most stairlifts have a weight capacity of 17-25 stone, there’s also a 30 stone stair lift, capable of lifting someone much heavier than average. When choosing a stairlift, it’s worth thinking forwards. Particularly if you’re on the higher end of a stairlift’s weight capacity. You might need a heavy weight stairlift later on, even if it’s a few months down the line.
Consider the equipment you might be carrying on your stairlift too, particularly if you’re using an oxygen tank, for example. Those with lung conditions often use an oxygen tank which can add some weight to a stairlift. Certain stairlifts have an attachment for oxygen tanks.
30 Stone Stair Lift
Heavy duty stairlifts, such as the Bruno Elite, can take a weight capacity of up to 30 stone, or 420 pounds.
Heavy duty stairlifts which take a larger person on the stairs have a larger seat too and the arm rests are adjustable to be wider than with a standard stairlift. The rail is larger when compared to a standard stairlift, to accommodate a greater load.
30 Stone Stairlift – The Bruno Elite
Here’s another image of the Bruno Elite heavy duty stairlift showing the fold away position. The Bruno Elite is powered by 2 twelve volt batteries housed in the base. This gives you continuous power even in a power outage. The Bruno Elite can even cope with curved staircases (as shown) and moves seamlessly using the rack and pinion drive system.
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Here’s a few more details on the Bruno Elite Stairlifts which are suitable for a heavier passenger:
- They are the top-selling curved stairlift in North America
- Multiple options for individual needs, tastes
- Exceptionally smooth, quiet ride
- Luxury quality, stylised chair
- Custom-crafted to maximise stairway space
- Offset swivel seat; flip-up arms; folding footrest/seat
- Dependable power even in electric outage
- Wireless call/send controls