Choosing the right hoist is essential for ensuring safety, convenience, and vehicle compatibility. Whether you need a compact fit for tight spaces or a high-capacity hoist for more demanding mobility requirements, our range offers something for everyone. Let us help you choose the right hoist based on your vehicle, wheelchair type, and the day to day need of your passenger needs.
Looking for a Lightweight Hoist?
If you’re looking to save space, battery life, and fuel or if reducing the weight on your vehicle is a priority especially for electric vehicles, consider these lightweight hoist options
Hoist 4500AL – Lightweight & EV Ready
Load Capacity: 400kg
Weight: 50kg lighter than the steel model
Materials: Made from 100% recyclable aluminum
Features:
- Emergency auxiliary manual pump
- Rubber buffers for quiet stowing
- Fine folding mesh platform for rear visibility
- NZ-certified & crash tested
Best For: Recommended for Electric vehicles and those needing a high-capacity, lightweight lift with a sleek finish.
This fitout from Summerset retirement required a solution that was lighter to accommodate to the weight requirements of an E-vehicle also while having a high capacity function to support the everyday use ensuring the safe and comfortable transportation of their residents.
Hoist 4000 – Compact & Efficient
Load Capacity: 400kg
Design: Double stacker arm; internal mount
Features:
- Anti-slip mesh platform
- Fully automated folding
- Space-saving design for smaller vehicles
- NZ-certified & crash tested
Best For: Smaller vehicles and everyday use.
This fitout for a retirement home required a solution that was comfortable, versatile, and functional—while also enabling the safe and seamless transfer of residents between living options within their retirement villages. Just as importantly, the solution needed to provide greater independence for residents during outings and external trips.
Need a Durable, Versatile Hoist for Heavy Use?
If you need a hoist suitable to withstand the demands of everyday use, that’s durable and long lasting look no further than our heavy duty wheelchair hoists
F6 Hoist– Maximum Lifting Capacity
Load Capacity: 300kg
Design: Slimline (only 60mm thick)
Features:
- Fully automatic operation
- Preserves OEM fuel tank and exhaust
- Extremely compact and discreet
Best For: Discreet installs in vehicles where space saving solutions matter.
Hoist 9000 – High Capacity & Maximum Platform Space
Load Capacity: 400kg
Design: Telescopic platform with extendable handrails
Features:
- Fully/semi-automatic options
- LED lights and audible warning devices
- Fits under vehicle floor when not in use
- NZ-certified & crash tested
Best For: Mixed-use vehicles like taxis that combine passenger seating with wheelchair access.
Hoist 4500 – Simple, Strong, Reliable
Load Capacity: 400kg
Design: Full platform, lightweight
Features:
- Emergency manual pump
- Perforated steel platform
- Rear visibility maintained
- NZ-certified & crash tested
Best For: Large wheelchairs , for frequent use requiring solid performance
This fitout for Go Bus needed a solution to allow them easy to maintain, durable and safe ride for the full spectrum of passenger bus services ranging from charter to school bus services. We provided a fitout that features the flexibility needed to carry a mixture of wheelchairs and passengers.
Selecting the right wheelchair hoist is a meticulous individualised process because everyone’s needs are different. At Auto Transform we not only offer a wide range of options and the guidance of experts throughout the process but we can also assure continuous care for your needs through our service and maintenance packages.
All of our hoists come with:
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3-Year Warranty
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Back-up Parts & Support
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NZ Safety Certification & Crash Testing
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Emergency Auxiliary Manual Pumps
Read more about all our mobility enhancements on our Mobility Catalogue
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