| ITEM |
STEADY-AID 1500 |
MOST OTHER LIFTS |
STEADY-AID ADVANTAGE |
| Length |
40" |
35" |
Better lift stability |
| Width base |
25-45" |
24-41" |
Able to get around wider chairs |
| Weight |
100 lbs |
approx 100 lbs |
n/a |
| Operation - electric
(includes 2 batteries & charger) |
24 V DC |
24 V DC |
n/a |
| Bed clearance required |
6" |
6" |
n/a |
| Optional low bed clearance lift |
4-3/8" |
n/a |
Able to get under beds with low clearance |
| Caster construction |
poly carbonate |
galvanized steel |
Maintenance free, rust proof |
| Maximum lifting capacity |
300 lbs |
300 lbs |
n/a |
| Knee Pad |
adjustable |
fixed |
More comfortable for patient |
| Dual leg support attach points |
standard |
n/a |
Allows for use of the harness with leg support |
| Chassis construction |
2-1/2" rectangular |
2" square |
Safer, more durable, more reliable, institutional quality |
| Boom includes integrated patient hand grips |
standard |
n/a |
Provides patient with a solid hand hold - safer and psychologically more comforting |
| Low battery alarm |
audio |
none or visual |
Fool proof low battery notification - many
visual LED indicators are too small and/or are
positioned too low on the lift to properly see them |
| Actuator warranty |
3 years |
1 year |
Lower overall cost of ownership |
| Base adjust function |
foot pedal |
hand lever |
Easier and safer for care giver. Eliminates possiblity of arm/shoulder injuries. |
| Distribution |
Direct |
Dealer |
You save money when we eliminate the middleman mark-up |
| Origin |
North America |
China/Taiwan |
Higher quality, readily available replacement parts |
| Emergency stop switch |
standard |
standard |
n/a |
| Re-sale value |
excellent |
poor |
Better overall investment |
| Trade in Allowance |
yes |
no |
Allows for more cost effective purchase of a full body lift if
necessary |
| Price |
$2668 |
$2700-3000 |
Lower initial investment |
