PowerLift Portable Platform Lift

Weighing approximately 280 pounds, the PowerLift Portable Platform Lift, which is mounted on a wheeled base, is designed to be used at numerous limited-access locations. The base has two 12-inch-diameter flat-free tires for transport, four caster wheels for at-site maneuverability, and four padded outriggers for stability. The mast comes in sections that are stackable up to a working height of 30 feet and stow alongside the platform basket when not in use. The 350-pound-weight-capacity basket is enclosed and has a safety harness anchor point. Lifting is provided by a corded or cordless drill that powers a worm-gear transmission with an integrated gear drive and brake. A hand-crank system is a fail-safe back-up for emergency lowering if there’s a loss of power or the operator is incapacitated. (An optional accessory, the Hitch Hauler, allows any vehicle with a type III receiver hitch to distance-transport the PowerLift.)

Cost: $6,600-$14,000 depending on model and accessories

Impairment Category: Back, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity