Getting a wheelchair into a car (view report contents)

Gentle Giant Automatic Cartop Wheelchair Hoist

Gentle giant cartop

How it works

The side of the box moves out horizontally, and two arms are lowered to rest beside the car door. You place a hook under the wheelchair seat (so it folds while being lifted). The hoist then lifts the wheelchair up and into a horizontal position. It then slides into the box, which closes after it.

No extra height is needed to load or unload the wheelchair – you just need enough space beside the car (the edge of the box moves out 96cm). Apart from hooking on the chair the whole process is automatic, and controled by a wired handheld switch.

Price (including fitting)

£2,900 to £3,400

Maximum weight lifted (kg)	30
Max size of folded chair (hxwxd)	110 x 120 x 60
Clearance travelling/ in use (cm)	50/50
Weight of hoist (kg)	49

For more information contact - Braiden International

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