Getting a wheelchair into a car (view report contents)

Autochair automatic hoist

the autochair automatic hoist

How it works

The motor tilts the box on the roof and lowers its hook. You hook on the folded chair by hand and the motor winches it into the box. In our tests the chair needed steadying to stop it hitting the car when hanging and it had to be kept vertical or the wheels got caught – easier with practice.

Price (including fitting)	Autochair lite: £2,975 Autochair 2: £3,245
Maximum weight lifted (kg)	Autochair Lite: 20 (30 version due for release Oct 2004) Autochair 2: 30
Max size of folded chair (hxwxd)	Autochair Lite: 96x37x87 Autochair 2: 92x38x113
Clearance travelling/in use (cm)	Autochair Lite: 44/137 Autochair 2: 50/137
Weight of hoist (kg)	Autochair 1: 40 Autochair 2: 61

For more information contact supplier- Autochair

Report Contents

Introduction
Which type?
Wheelchair hoists

Wheelchair hoist summaries

Rooftop Hoists

Rooftop hoist summaries

Other ways of carrying a wheelchair
Racks and containers
Buying guide

Specialist trailers

Ramps
Finance
Helpful organisations
Mobility Centres
Suppliers