Standard
Hydraulic
A small pump pushes the car up from a compact power unit nearby. The most common home elevator drive, with parts and technicians available everywhere.
- Pit
- 150 – 600 mm
- Power unit
- Nearby cupboard
- Travel
- up to 15 m
- Best for
- Most villas and duplexes
- Strength
- Widest parts and service availability of any home elevator drive.
- Trade-off
- Needs a small ventilated space for the power unit somewhere nearby.