Mobile & Gantry Hoists
A mobile hoist or a freestanding gantry hoist is used for safely lifting & moving patients from one location to another, with ease & safety. A portable gantry hoist is a rail system supported with legs, that offers a greater lifting height and enhanced stability. We also offer bariatric gantry & bariatric portable hoists within our range, that accommodate heavier users.
Our Range of Mobile & Gantry Hoists
Highly portable and practical mobile hoist
- 150kg weight limit
- Foldable without tools
- Compact and easy to transport
- Spacious hoisting position
- Small footprint
The hoist is equipped with lockable wheels that improve positioning for specific tasks
- Freestanding
- Lockable wheels
- Width 2 to 3.2 meters
- 200 - 250kg user weight
- No tools assembly
- 1.9m lifting height
- Wide range of accessories
- Very easy to handle
- Can lift up to 250Kg
- Vertical lifting
- Data can be read from a display
- Wide range of accessories
- Very easy to handle
- Can lift up to 205Kg
- Vertical lifting
This bariatric gantry hoist can lift 500kg, transfer and position patients.
- Lifting height up to 1.9m
- Range accessories available
- Very easy to handle
- Lifts up to 300Kg
- Almost vertical lifting
This hoist offers new technologies to ensure comfortable patient transfers.
- User weight 180Kg
- Battery operated hoist
- Easily to rotate and position
- Easy fold and dismantle
- Leg spread adjustment
This bariatric gantry hoist can lift 500kg, transfer and position patients.
- Lifting height up to 1.9m
- Range accessories available
- Very easy to handle
- Lifts up to 300Kg
- Almost vertical lifting
This hoist offers new technologies to ensure comfortable patient transfers.
- User weight 180Kg
- Battery operated hoist
- Easily to rotate and position
- Easy fold and dismantle
- Leg spread adjustment
The hoist is a versatile 200Kg mobile hoist intended for use in most situations.
- Has an extra low base
- Wide range of accessories
- Very easy to handle
- Can lift up to 200Kg
- Two lifting speeds
- 300kg Safe working load (SWL)
- Ideal for plus size users
- Excellent for gait training
- Unique patented Quick release
- Alternative sling bar options
- 205kg Maximum user weight
- Easy hoisting with a stretcher
- Unique push bar
- Unique patented Quick release
- Alternative sling bar options
What our customers say about us …
About Mobile & Gantry Hoists
Our portable mobile hoists for home are designed to help those with limited mobility. Our cost-effective portable patient hoists feature the latest designs and technology. Many people find that it is the one thing that transforms their lives and makes caring for someone else a lot easier and more positive.
How a Mobile Hoist Can Help You
- Individuals with Limited Mobility
- Supporting Less Abled Individuals:
- Can be used with a Sling
- Smooth Transfer
- People with Limited Independence
Our mobile hoist range includes
- Compact hoists
- Folding hoists
- Portable Hoists
- Freestanding gantry hoists
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a mobile hoist and a gantry hoist?
A mobile hoist is a wheeled floor unit that’s pushed around to transfer someone between locations. A gantry hoist is a freestanding rail system supported on legs, giving a greater lifting height and enhanced stability. Both move a person safely without lifting by hand.
How do I know which mobile or gantry hoist is right for my needs?
The right model depends on the user’s weight, the transfer types needed, whether the hoist needs to move between rooms or stay in one place and whether a permanent ceiling installation is possible or preferred. A mobile hoist suits flexible, multi-room use or short-term needs, while a gantry hoist offers greater stability and lifting height without ceiling fixing, deal for renters or where a ceiling track isn’t possible. Adapt A Home’s team offers expert advice and can recommend the right hoist configuration for your specific room, user weight and care needs, contact us on 020 8191 3247.
Does a gantry hoist need fixing to the ceiling?
No. A gantry hoist is freestanding, with the lifting rail supported on its own legs, so there’s no fixing to walls or ceiling. The Liko FreeSpan, for example, assembles with no tools, has lockable wheels and spans 2 to 3.2 metres, making it ideal for rented homes or temporary needs.
How do I know if a mobile hoist can safely lift my family member's weight?
Mobile hoists in the Adapt A Home range cover weight capacities from 150kg on the compact Molift Smart up to 300kg on the Liko Viking XL and Molift Mover 300 for bariatric users, always match the hoist’s safe working load to the user’s weight before purchasing. The team can advise on the right model for your specific weight and transfer needs on 020 8191 3247.
Are mobile hoists battery operated?
Yes. The mobile hoists are battery powered, such as the battery-operated ICON Magpie, so they lift smoothly at the press of a button without needing to be plugged in during a transfer. Batteries recharge between uses for reliable everyday lifting.
Can a mobile hoist be folded for storage or transport?
Yes. Several mobile hoists fold down for easy storage and transport. The Molift Smart 150 folds without tools and has a small footprint, while the Magpie folds and dismantles easily, making them practical where space is limited or the hoist needs to travel.
Do I need a separate sling for a mobile hoist and does it matter which one I use?
Yes, a suitable sling is always required for safe hoisting and is chosen separately to match the user’s weight, size and transfer type. Using the wrong sling size or type is a safety risk, Adapt A Home’s team can recommend the right sling and sling-bar option for your specific hoist model and transfer needs.
Do mobile hoists used in care homes need LOLER inspections?
Yes, mobile hoists used in care settings are subject to LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), which requires regular inspections by a competent person to ensure safe operation and legal compliance. Adapt A Home can advise on LOLER servicing and inspection schedules for mobile and gantry hoists in both domestic and care home environments, contact the team on 020 8191 3247.
Can I hire a mobile hoist instead of buying one?
Yes. Mobile hoists are available to hire short-term, which suits recovery, temporary needs or trialling before purchase. The team can confirm rental options and availability for the dates you need.
Do mobile and gantry hoists qualify for VAT relief and can I pay monthly?
Yes. Hoists bought for someone with a disability or long-term health condition can qualify for VAT relief, removed at checkout for eligible customers, with charities qualifying via a charity number. The cost can also be spread over up to 12 months through PayItMonthly, subject to eligibility.
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