If you’re looking for a stair lift for a heavy person, we consider the Bruno heavy weight stairlift to be the gold standard.
Most stairlifts have a weight capacity of between 17 and 25 stone. The Bruno heavy weight stairlift can cope with up to 30 stone, 5 stone heavier than the highest end of a standard stairlift.
So, if you’re weight is towards the higher end of what a standard stairlift can manage, it’s worth considering a heavy weight stairlift. Consider also whether you’re likely to increase weight over the lifetime of your stairlift, and any accessories you might use on your lift. Oxygen tanks, for example, can add some extra weight if you’re using them for health issues.
Stair Lift For Heavy Person – Considerations
A heavy weight stairlift, such as the Bruno heavy weight stair lift can cope with most heavy people. But it’s worth considering that purchasing a heavy weight stairlift range does reduce your options. Heavy weight stairlifts are bigger and this can have an impact on the staircases available for use.
With a particularly narrow staircase, for example, the ability to install a heavy weight stairlift can be reduced. Nimble stairlifts, such as the Thyssen Flow series can navigate very narrow and winding staircases. But if you’re over the weight capacity you will need a model which is less adaptable to awkward staircases.
The Bruno heavy weight stairlift is our choice if you’re pushing the edge of weight capacity for most stairlifts. That tends to be around 25 stone mark. With a steeper staircase, the weight capacity is affected. So a typically 25 stone limit will shift downwards in it’s ability to lift weight on a steeper rail.
Stair Lift For Heavy Person – Bruno
Bruno is a family owned company which was founded in 1984. All design and manufacturing is done in the US. They’re designed with whisper quiet operation in mind and we think Bruno’s heavy weight stairlifts are the best stairlifts for the heavier person.
These stairlifts are designed to take a much heavier load than most stairlifts can handle. The have a wider chair and sturdier railing system. With a heavier weight stairlift, you’re assured of your safety and comfort if you’re a particularly heavy person.
Stair Lift For Heavy Person – Pros & Cons
If you’re definitely in need of a heavy weight stairlift, we recommend the Bruno. It will take up to 30 stone in weight, far more than your average stairlift. Most stairlifts can take a weight capacity of between 17 and 25 stone. With a steeper incline, this can be reduced considerably.
The downside of a heavy weight stairlift is that there’s less choice. If you have a narrow staircase, for example, it may be more tricky fitting a heavy weight stairlift, with its larger seat and bigger rail system.
Due to the reinforced construction and components needed to handle heavier loads, a heavy weight stairlift is more expensive than a standard one. But if you need a stairlift and are on the top end of its weight capacity, we recommend a heavy duty, bariatric stairlift.