E-Series

Durable wheelchair lifts – highly compatible and easy to use

Since day one, the E-Series vehicle wheelchair lift has performed as trusted. The lift is a reliable accessibility solution that is easy to install, use, and maintain. It meets high standards for compatibility, safety, and stability. It is available in three platform types: Folding, Split, and Solid.

Vehicle compatibility for the E-Series lift

The E-Series lift is built to be compatible with most passenger transport vehicles and transporters, including smaller models. The E-Series lift's long arms enable a large platform extension. Its exceptional range enables installation in most vehicles and in positions within the vehicle. It is possible for the platform to bypass a towbar or tow hitch when mounted at the rear of the vehicle. Installing it on the side allows it to bypass the footstep that many car models have.

The lift is equipped with a universal installation kit that contains all the necessary components and instructions. With this kit, setup is simple, and installation is effective.

Rigid platform lifts for wheelchair loading

Their simple but special design, which includes the closed box shape at the bottom of each of the two parallel lift arms, is covered by a patent. The arms provide great stability and comfort, even if the weight during loading is distributed unevenly on the lift’s platform.

By providing exceptional protection, the E-Series wheelchair lifts ensure a consistently smooth user experience. Their rigidity minimises movement during operation, contributing to safer and more reliable lifts. The E-Series' stability during operation is vital for users, as they may feel hesitant when the ground under their feet begins to shift.

Three wheelchair platform lifts for different vehicles and needs

We offer three different platform designs, based on varying requirements of the impaired user’s vehicles: Folding, Split and Solid. All three are well-proven platform types that have their own benefits. Choose the platform which matches your individual requirements and ensure it fits the vehicle.

The platforms are designed for flexible adaptation and can be installed on the side of a vehicle with sliding doors or behind the rear doors of a car:

Folding platform wheelchair lift

• Folds horizontally when stowed.
• Compatible with vehicles with lower car roofs.
• Especially useful for longer mobility devices that require extra platform space, such as scooters and powered wheelchairs.
• The foldable platform is placed below the rear window for an unobstructed view.

Split platform wheelchair lift

• Its platform splits and stows along the vehicle’s sides, left and right.
• The vehicle's rear entrance remains accessible, especially in case of an emergency evacuation.
• Very low threshold between the vehicle floor and lift makes loading easy and reduces the risk of tripping during entry and exit.
• The lower threshold may allow the rear entrance to be used as an emergency exit (depending on local regulations).

Solid platform wheelchair lift

• Compact construction with short depth, leaving more space for seats inside the vehicle.
• Solid design with fewer moving parts compared to other platform types.
• Easier to install: it requires fewer adjustments during vehicle adaptation.

Safe and comfortable loading

All BraunAbility dual parallel arm lifts are known to operate safely and smoothly. Even if hydraulic pressure decreases while the platform is at its maximum load, the lift will only descend slowly, at controlled speed. The hydraulic system in the lift pumps has the capability to guarantee high pressure for several weeks. Another advantage of maintaining a high-pressure level is that it prevents rattling noise.

Another important safety feature is the outer roll-stop which prevents any wheelchair from rolling off the platform. Its one-piece design can be used on uneven surfaces. Once the E-Series rises and leaves the ground, the mechanical roll-stop activates. When the lift returns to its original position inside the vehicle, a bridge plate (inboard barrier), like the roll-stop, helps keep the wheelchair in place during the lifting process. As soon as the lift reaches the horizontal position with the vehicle floor, the plate levels out and becomes a little bridge. The wheelchair user can now move further inside the vehicle and the lift will be ready to fold.

Easy to use from the palm of your hand

All functions of the E-Series lifts can be controlled via a modern and intuitive hand control. The slim design features flat buttons with tactile feedback and a green light to indicate when the power is on. Use these four switches to fold, unfold, ascend, and descend the platform.

Smart and durable steel construction

The E-Series is made from the same high-quality steel we use throughout our product range. Even though steel is heavier than aluminium, it has significant benefits: reduced flexing, increased strength and rigidity, and resistance to wear and cracking.

In comparison: Usually, to make an aluminium lift rigid, you have to add strengthening elements, which increases weight. While aluminium is a lighter material, the E-Series' smart design makes its weight comparable to other aluminium lifts on the market.

Simple design for easy and fewer services

The E-Series is built to be the essential lift. For that reason, there are no unnecessary or costly exclusive features. The design is simple yet effective, and the spare parts are universally interchangeable. This means fewer potential failure points and fewer points of service.

Take the pump module, for example, which can be mounted on either the left or right side of the vehicle. It's easy to access the module's internals: remove a single fastener and lift the pump cover straight up. Tighter installations are possible due to the cover design allowing the lift to be installed near the vehicle's walls. The pump cover has been mounted with hex bolts for easier access with a spanner in narrow spaces.

Tested for high accessibility product quality

When considering the most suitable solutions for our product users, we focus not only on comfort by preventing noise and vibrations but also on prioritising safety. Safety and secure use are high priorities in the creation of our accessibility products. For that reason, BraunAbility inboard lifts have been tested for their high product quality for decades, including real-life use tests, and the E-Series is no exception.

Our lifts are tested beyond the required standards, including durability, load, and long-term testing. We want to ensure they can withstand regular use over extended periods, which is essential for commercial applications. Standardised testing has been carried out in accordance with applicable directives.

We have stressed the base plate welds when performing cycle testing. The lift has been cycled for a minimum of 32 000 times to ensure long-term functionality. The lift and all its features and additional options, including the the Carodoor system, have undergone EMC testing according to ECE R-10.

Cycle test

Climate test

EMC test

Crash test

Carodoor^®: Rear door opener for wheelchair lifts.

Carodoor^® is an automated vehicle door opener that is designed for rear doors. It's meant to work in conjunction with our wheelchair lifts, operating together from the remote. Before the lift comes out, the Carodoor® opens the vehicle doors, and then closes again once it stows.

Carolock^®: Secure your wheelchair during transport

The Carolock^® is a wheelchair securement system, that guarantees safety and worry-free stowing of mobility devices. It can fit the needs of different wheelchair types while the device remains securely in the back of the vehicle throughout a car journey.