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Lift Specification Comparator

Compare elevator specifications side by side before choosing a lift. Check capacity, speed, cabin size, shaft size, door configuration, machine type, drive system, pit, headroom and other important technical specifications.

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SPECIFICATIONS YOU CAN COMPARE

Capacity kg / Persons

Speed m/s

Cabin Dimensions

Shaft Width × Depth

Door Type / Opening

Machine Gearless / Geared

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Compare Lift Specifications Side by Side

Select three lift configurations and compare their technical specifications in one view.

Lift Option 1

Lift Option 2

Lift Option 3

Specification
Capacity & Performance
Rated Capacity
Persons
Rated Speed
Typical Stops
Lift Configuration
Lift Type
Machine Type
Configuration
Drive System
Cabin & Door
Typical Cabin Size
Door Type
Door Opening
Shaft & Building Requirements
Shaft Size
Pit
Headroom
Electrical & Safety
Power Supply
ARD
Emergency Communication
Typical Application
Suitable For
Typical Building

Specification Guide

What Should You Compare?

A lift should not be compared on price or capacity alone.

Capacity

Compare rated load in kilograms and passenger capacity to understand the intended usage.

Shaft Size

Shaft dimensions affect cabin size, counterweight arrangement and construction requirements.

Drive & Machine

Compare machine technology and drive configuration instead of looking only at the lift model name.

Doors

Door opening, door type and landing arrangement can significantly affect available space.

Lift Specification Guide

How to Compare Elevator Specifications

When comparing elevator quotations, price and capacity are only part of the decision. The technical specification determines how the lift fits into the building and what infrastructure is required.

A proper lift specification comparison should consider rated capacity, speed, number of stops, cabin size, shaft dimensions, door arrangement, machine type, drive system, power requirement, pit depth and headroom.

Why can two lifts with the same capacity need different shaft sizes?

Shaft requirements can vary because of cabin dimensions, counterweight arrangement, door configuration, machine arrangement and the specific elevator design. Capacity alone should not be used to determine required shaft dimensions.

Should I compare lift specifications before price?

Comparing specifications first helps identify whether two quotations are actually offering comparable elevator configurations. Differences in cabin size, doors, machine, drive, shaft requirements and safety equipment can affect project value.

Specification Checklist

Important Lift Specifications

Rated load in kg
Passenger capacity
Rated speed in metres per second
Number of floors and stops
Cabin internal dimensions
Door type and clear opening
Shaft width and depth
Pit depth
Headroom requirement
MRL or machine-room configuration
Machine and drive technology
Power supply and connected load
ARD and emergency systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Lift Specification Comparator FAQs

Compare capacity, speed, cabin size, shaft size, number of stops, door configuration, machine type, drive system, pit depth, headroom, power supply and safety systems.

Not necessarily. Required lift speed depends on building height, number of floors, traffic pattern, usage and project requirements.

Capacity is one factor. Shaft size also depends on cabin dimensions, door configuration, counterweight, equipment arrangement and the specific elevator design.

Yes. The Lift Specification Comparator helps identify differences in technical specifications between elevator options.

Yes. Building type, number of floors, expected usage, available shaft space, cabin requirements and other project conditions can be considered when evaluating suitable elevator configurations.

Comparing Lift Quotations?

Compare the technical specifications before comparing the price. If you already have vendor quotations, analyse them using the Volo Lift Quote Analyzer.

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