LiftKar® HD Pro heavy-duty stairclimbers
800 lbs
up the stairs, with one operator.
The LiftKar HD Pro is a heavy-duty stair climber for copiers, safes, vending machines, boilers and hospital beds. Every model has an automatic step-edge brake.
440–800 lbs
Lift on stairs
82.4 lbs
Lightest model, with battery
Up to 700
Steps per charge
Up to 15
Steps per minute
1,000 lbs
As a regular handtruck on flat ground
Engineered in Austria
Made in Loganville, GA since 2023
Two-year warranty
Limited manufacturer’s warranty on every machine
Free US shipping
On every order from this site
Support in Loganville, GA
Parts, service and advice from our US team
From Handtruck to Dolly in an Instant
The HD Pro UNI takes an 800 lb. stainless two-door refrigerator off the truck, down the sidewalk and over the curb/up the stairs with no back strain. OSHA lists muscle strains and low back injuries among the most common work injuries (OSHA ergonomics).
The four LiftKar HD Pro stair climber frames
Every HD Pro shares the same lithium drive, step-edge brake and two-sided controls. Pick the frame that fits your loads.
HD Pro UNI
The problem-solver
Height 68.25” · 82.4 lbs · fixed frame · HD toe plate included
View UNI
HD Pro FOLD
The compact one
Height 63.5” (47” folded) · 84.2 lbs · folding frame · HD toe plate included
View FOLD
HD Pro FOLD-L
The extended version
Height 69.5” (53.5” folded) · 85.5 lbs · folding frame · Dolly Kick-Out ready
View FOLD-L
HD Pro FOLD-XL
Long and agile
Height 75.4” (58.9” folded) · 86.4 lbs · folding frame · stairs only
Ask about FOLD-XLWhat people carry upstairs with an HD Pro
Kegs, barrels and crates
Boilers and water heaters
Hospital beds and large furniture
Vending machines and other large appliances
Planters and landscaping stock
Steel, spiral, and open-riser stairs
Two lifting classes for every model
The model number is the class. The 220 climbs faster and goes further on a charge; the 360 carries nearly twice the load.
Class 220
440 lbs
Up to 700 steps per charge · 9–15 steps per minute
Class 360
800 lbs
Up to 500 steps per charge · 6–10 steps per minute
Capacities are maximum loads on stairs. UNI, FOLD and FOLD-L are rated at 1,000 lbs as a regular handtruck on flat ground; the FOLD-XL is for stairs only. Maximum step height 8.27”.
Every part has a job
01
Up/down buttons, both sides
Climb controls on both grips, so left- and right-handed operators keep both hands on the handle.
02
Control unit
Robust touchpad. Power on, choose single-step or continuous mode and one of two climbing speeds.
03
Step light
Lights up the step ahead in dark stairwells or poor visibility. Easy to switch on and off.
04
Lithium battery
Quick-change, 3.5 lbs, with a state-of-charge indicator and double-walled housing. Up to 700 steps per charge.
05
Upper handle
Rubber-coated grips. On FOLD, FOLD-L and FOLD-XL a second set of up/down buttons sits on the middle bar for use when folded.
06
Lower handle
A second grip point lower on the frame for tipping and maneuvering heavy loads.
07
Lifting unit
The balanced climbing unit carries up to 800 lbs from step to step, with a friction clutch and electronic overload protection.
08
Puncture-proof tires
Standard on every HD Pro. No flats on job sites, loading docks or gravel.
09
Automatic step-edge brake
Rim-protected and active from power-on, it holds the load on each step edge on the way down.
10
Standard toe plate
HD 530 plate, 20.88” × 7.25”, included. Six larger attachable plates and four wheeled plates are available for odd-shaped loads.
Included with every machine: lithium battery, charger with US plug, HD 530 standard toe plate (20.88” × 7.25”), 138” safety strap and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Before you ask for a quote
What stairs can it climb?
Straight stairs, stairs with landings, and spiral or narrow staircases, up to an 8.27” step height, indoors or out. The step-edge brake holds the load on every step on the way down. Send us a photo of an unusual staircase and we’ll confirm.
Does it work on flat ground too?
Yes. The UNI, FOLD and FOLD-L double as a 1,000-lb handtruck on flat ground. The FOLD-XL is built for stairs only. Puncture-proof tires are standard on every model.
What comes in the box?
The machine, a lithium battery, a charger with US plug, the HD 530 standard toe plate (20.88” × 7.25”), a 138” safety strap and the two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. Larger and wheeled toe plates, the Dolly Kick-Out system and holders are ordered separately.
How soon can I get one?
Standard HD Pro configurations ship from our warehouse in Loganville, GA. Special configurations, the FOLD-XL and some attachments come from the factory in Austria, so ask for the current lead time when you request a quote.
Do you sell through dealers?
Yes. You can buy direct from this site, or through an authorized SANO dealer. If you move equipment for a living and want to carry the line, we have a dealer program.
Become a dealerNot sure which model fits the job?
Tell us the load weight and size and what the stairs look like (step height, width, landings), and we’ll come back with the model, class, toe plate and tires.
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