Freight lifts: dimensions, price, installation
Freight lift dimensions depend on the load and the shaft: according to the manufacturer's calculations, a 1000 kg lift has a 1100 × 2060 mm car in an 1800 × 2500 mm shaft, a 1500 kg lift a 1490 × 2160 mm car in a 2190 × 2600 mm shaft, and a 3500 kg vehicle lift a 3000 × 5500 mm car in a 4000 × 6300 mm shaft.
We supply, install and maintain freight lifts from Izamet (Bulgaria) and under the LIFTPORTAL trademark (Turkey) for warehouses, shops, shopping centres, restaurants and production facilities. A freight lift is bought for a specific shaft and load, so we calculate the cost after a free site survey.
Freight lift: car, door and shaft dimensions
These are the factory's calculations for LIFTPORTAL lifts, made for real requests in 2024-2026. We do not show a standard range: for a different shaft the dimensions will change. All figures are in millimetres.
| Rated load | Car, width × depth × height | Doors, width × height | Shaft, width × depth | Pit | Headroom | Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 kg, 13 persons | 1100 × 2060 × 2200 | 900 × 2000 | 1800 × 2500 | 1300 | 3400 | machine-room-less, 1.0 m/s |
| 1200 kg | 1400 × 2000 × 2400 | 1300 × 2200 | 2400 × 2700 | 1200 | 4000 | machine-room-less, through car, 1.0 m/s |
| 1275 kg, 17 persons | 1300 × 2200 × 2200 | 1100 × 2000 | 2000 × 2725 | 1200 | 3750 | overhead machine room, through car, 1.0 m/s |
| 1500 kg, 20 persons | 1490 × 2160 × 2200 | 1200 × 2000 | 2190 × 2600 | 1200 | 3600 | machine-room-less, 1.0 m/s |
| 3500 kg, vehicle | 3000 × 5500 × 2400 | 2400 × 2200 | 4000 × 6300 | 1400 | 3800 | machine-room-less, through car, 0.5 m/s |
A through car has doors on two sides, and this costs depth: in an 1800 × 2500 mm shaft for 1000 kg, a single-entrance car comes out at 1100 × 2060 mm and a through car at 1150 × 1820 mm. Izamet also provides factory builder's work requirements, for example a 2500 × 2710 mm shaft with an overhead machine room for 1800 kg.
In all these lifts a person can ride together with the load. Not every factory offers a lift without an attendant, controlled only from the landings: this is a matter of certification, so we check the certificate before quoting. Vehicles are covered separately: vehicle lifts.
How to choose a freight lift
- Weight. We add the pallet truck or stacker and its operator to the load and separately check the wheel load on the car floor. That is why we ask for the make of the equipment along with the kilograms per trip.
- Doors. Swing doors give the full opening, but in a warehouse they soon get knocked by pallet corners. Automatic doors are more convenient, although the mechanism takes up part of the width. In the calculations above, door widths range from 900 to 2400 mm.
- Drive. A hydraulic drive works well for two or three levels: the forces go into the pit floor, and the power unit can be placed in an adjacent room. Frequent starts and greater travel height suit an electric drive.
- Car. For a warehouse we choose a chequer plate floor and bumper rails around the perimeter, and for food production, stainless steel that withstands washing.
For large loads we also look at MP (Spain): the GOOD freight series for 1500-6500 kg is also designed for a forklift driving into the car, and the Mega series with 2000-6500 kg cars suits shopping centres and industrial sites. The dimensions are in the MP-LIFTPORTAL catalogue (PDF); there are no MP prices on the site.
Freight lift or freight platform
| Freight lift | LPK 15 platform | LPK 50 platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated load | 500-5000 kg and more | 100-3000 kg | 500-20,000 kg |
| Speed | 0.25-1.0 m/s | 0.15 m/s | 0.15 m/s |
| Travel height | as per design | up to 15 m | up to 15 m |
| Building requirements | shaft, pit, headroom | no machine room or deep pit | two rails, symmetrical layout |
| Used for | goods, and people if needed | goods without people, loading from three sides | heavy and bulky loads, including vehicles |
The LPK 50 platform is more economical than a freight lift with the same rated load, but it travels slowly. For kitchens and small loads there are dumbwaiters.
How much a freight lift costs
Two lifts for the same load in different shafts cost different amounts, so we have no "from" figure. For a quote we need:
- rated load, number of stops and travel height;
- shaft width and depth, pit depth;
- the height from the top floor level to the slab above;
- whether there is a machine room;
- car type, through car or not, and finishes.
Missing some of this? An engineer will take the measurements on site. The cost rises most with a non-standard shaft, a shaft built from scratch (design, foundation, frame) and stainless steel instead of painted panels.
Our project: 1000 kg passenger and freight lift at Mens shopping centre
We installed a 1000 kg Izamet passenger and freight lift in the Classic version at Mens shopping centre in Ivano-Frankivsk in 2021. For the centre's renovation we lined the car with OSB so that building materials could be carried without scratching the walls. The controller cabinet sits in the landing door frame. An Izamet freight lift also runs in Kaniv, and we installed that one too.
More photos: 1000 kg passenger and freight lift at Mens shopping centre.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a freight lift cost?
We give you the figure after the calculation: it depends on the rated load, stops, shaft, doors and finishes. Send us these details or ask for an engineer's visit; the site survey and quote are free.
Is design included in the price?
It depends on the building. When the lift goes into an existing shaft, we work from the factory drawings made to your dimensions. When a shaft has to be built, the design and its expert review are separate items. The quote shows what is included in the price.
How much does freight lift maintenance cost?
We calculate the maintenance cost based on the model, the number of stops and the operating mode. A freight lift needs scheduled inspections, a passport and logbooks just like a passenger lift, and on production sites dust and knocks to the doors mean it has to be inspected more often.
The building was not designed with a lift. What documents are needed?
You need a design, a load calculation and a report confirming that the lift will not damage the building's structure. A shaft added on the outside already counts as reconstruction and needs approval from the planning authority. We prepare these documents together with our contractors.
Can a new lift be installed in an old shaft?
Yes, if it suits the shaft's dimensions and condition. During the site survey we check the overall dimensions, the pit, the top of the shaft and the embedded parts. In Lviv, at 164 Liubinska St., we installed a 630 kg lift in place of a 320 kg one in the same shaft.
Can energy consumption be reduced?
A variable frequency drive and a gearless traction machine give a smooth start and more economical operation, and the car lighting can switch off on a timer. We do not promise specific percentages, because the savings depend on the operating mode.
How does a freight lift differ from a passenger and freight lift?
A freight lift is designed for goods and may not allow anyone on board except an attendant. A passenger and freight lift carries both, so the full set of requirements for carrying people applies to it. This is recorded in the lift passport, so the decision has to be made before ordering.
Last stop: your request
We'll prepare a quote for your building: 050 585-39-28, 063 283-31-48, 096 901-76-50. Lviv: 097 099-89-87. Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00.
The site survey and quote are free, and an engineer will contact you within one business day. Prefer not to call? Email us at portallift@gmail.com or fill in the form on this page.
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