Curved Stairlift Comparison Chart
Below are some of the most popular curved stairlifts that are sold in Canada. Some models offer additional options and features not listed here. Ottawa Valley Stair Lift does not offer all the brands show below, we are a Savaria, Up Stairlifts, and Handicare dealer.
*Ottawa Valley Stair Lift makes ongoing efforts to keep the following information up-to-date but takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in information on this page.
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Here is a comparison chart of some of the most popular stair lifts sold in Canada.
*Limited Lifetime is 10 years.
This page is for informational purposes only. We have done our best to make sure the information provided is accurate.
| Up Stairlift |
Savaria Stair Friend |
Handicare 2000 |
Handicare Free Curve |
Acorn 180 |
Stannah Starla |
Bruno Elite |
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| Capacity | 275 lbs | 350 lbs | 250 lbs (optional 300 lbs) |
275 lbs | 265 lbs | 300 lbs | 400 lbs |
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| Seat Swivels Top Bottom | Top Bottom |
Top | Top | Top | Top | Top | Top Bottom |
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| Warranty on Major Components (Motor & Gearbox) | Life time/Dealer 1 Year Manufacturer |
3 Years | Limited *Lifetime |
Limited *Lifetime |
1 Year | Limited *Lifetime |
2-5 Years |
| Parts Warranty | 1 years | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | 1 years | 1 year |
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| Average Speed | 24 ft/min | 20 ft/min | 21 ft/min | 24 ft/min | 24 ft/min | 18 ft/min | 25 ft/min |
| Drive System | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion |
| Power Swivel / Foot plate | Standard Both ways |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional Both ways |
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Up Lifts
Developments in the field of stairlifts were at a stand-still for a long time. But now there is the UP from DeVi- Stairlifts. A stairlift that, thanks to the patented modular rail construction, can be installed within 4 hours without the delaying intervention of a factory.
Savaria
Savaria has been in business for over 40 years and is one the top accessibility companies in North America. They have several models of straight stair lifts that are great for older homes with norrow stairways including a new one called K2 that boasts the slimmest folded profile on the markets.
HandiCare
Based in Europe, founded in 1986, but built on 130 years of experience. In 1886, based on the instinct of a young Dutch businessman, Jan Hammer. Handicare also sells stair lifts under different brand names including Sterling in Canada plus they make other types of mobility aids.
Accorn
Established in 1992 Accorn specializes in stairlifts and is located in the United Kingdom. They do not sell there lifts through dealers but sell directly to the customer.
Stannah
The company was founded in 1867 and began making stair lifts 40 years ago, Stannah sells mainly in European and is popular in the United Kingdom.
Bruno
Bruno has been a family-owned business for over 30 years with their headquarters located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.