Powered stairclimber + lifting attachment
43.3”
of lift, after it climbs the stairs.
LiftKar® Cabinet Pro: the stairclimber that lifts cabinets to install height
Kitchen uppers, pantries, vanities and built-ins. Strap the cabinet on, climb the stairs, roll to the wall, then raise up to 265 lbs to 43.3” and hold it there while the crew levels and fastens. No overhead lifting, no extra hands on the stairs.
380 lbs
Lifting capacity on stairs
43.3”
Lift height at the wall
265 lbs
Lifted by the attachment
Up to 1,500
Steps per charge
89 lbs
Total weight, attachment included
Built in Austria
SANO has made stairclimbers since 1989
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
See it work
On the job with Frame Zero Custom Cabinetry
Chris Mason, owner of Frame Zero Custom Cabinetry, uses the Cabinet Pro to get custom cabinets up the stairs and into place on his installs. 90 seconds.
What you get
One configuration, built for cabinets
Cabinet Pro is a LiftKar SAL Pro UNI 170 with the Universal Lifting Attachment, puncture-proof tires and your choice of loop or pistol grip, set up and shipped as one package.
SAL Pro UNI 170
The stairclimber
380 lbs on stairs · 660 lbs as a handtruck · up to 1,500 steps per charge · two speeds, up to 29 steps/min · 10.3” puncture-proof tires · loop grip (035 721) or pistol grip (035 729)
Buy online · $7,000
Universal Lifting Attachment
The lift
Raises up to 265 lbs to 43.3” · 23.25” × 14.75” stainless steel plate · lifting unit ≈ 47.6 lbs · compatible with S and G toe plates · art. 930 184
Download the spec sheet (PDF)What it moves
Where Cabinet Pro earns its keep
Upper cabinets, held at install height
Base cabinets and vanities, on curved stairs
Tall pantry and utility units
Off the truck, down the liftgate
Across gravel and unfinished sites
Through doorways and tight halls
Capacity by mode
Three jobs, three ratings
Cabinet Pro climbs, rolls and lifts. Each mode has its own limit, and the lifting attachment sets the ceiling for install work.
Stair mode
380 lbs
Up to 1,500 steps per charge · two speeds, up to 29 steps per minute · max step height 8.27”
Lift mode
265 lbs
Raised up to 43.3” on a 23.25” × 14.75” stainless plate, for setting uppers and positioning casework
Handtruck mode
660 lbs
Rolling on flat ground between the truck, the stairs and the room, with front casters for fine positioning
Lift mode is limited by the Universal Lifting Attachment (265 lbs). Cabinet Pro is built only on the 170 model, the class that carries the attachment’s weight.
Built for the install crew
Every part has a job
Ten details that matter when the load is a finished cabinet and the stairs are already done.
01
Universal Lifting Attachment
Raises up to 265 lbs to 43.3” so the cabinet sits at install height while the crew levels and fastens it.
02
Stainless steel plate
23.25” × 14.75”, sized for base and wall cabinets. Compatible with S and G toe plates.
03
Two climbing speeds
Up to 29 steps per minute. Slow down for tight turns and finished treads, speed up on long straight runs.
04
Detachable lithium battery
Up to 1,500 steps per charge and a two- to three-hour recharge. Swap it out and keep working.
05
Overload protection
Built-in protection for the drive when a load is beyond the machine’s rating.
06
Integrated step light
Lights the next step in unfinished or low-light stairwells.
07
Curved stairs and tight landings
The SAL Pro frame turns on narrow landings and handles curved staircases.
08
Puncture-proof tires
10.3” wheels that won’t go flat on screws, nails and jobsite debris.
09
Non-marking wheels and front casters
Lifting wheels protect finished stairs; front casters help with fine positioning at the wall.
10
Loop or pistol grip
Pick the grip your crew prefers. The pistol grip adds knuckle protectors.
Included with every machine: detachable lithium-ion battery, charger with US plug, Universal Lifting Attachment, puncture-proof tires, 55” safety strap and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Optional: folding platform, branding billboard.
Download the full spec sheet (PDF)Find your machine
Is Cabinet Pro the right LiftKar?
If the job ends at the top of the stairs, a standard climber will do. If the cabinet has to go up the wall too, that’s Cabinet Pro.
Stairs only, no lift
LiftKar SAL Pro
Base cabinets, appliances, furniture — loads that stay on the floor.
The same climber without the lifting attachment, so it’s lighter to load and carry. Up to 380 lbs on stairs.
See the SAL ProStairs + install height
Cabinet Pro
Upper and base cabinets, vanities, built-ins and millwork.
Climbs up to 380 lbs, then lifts up to 265 lbs to 43.3”. $7,000 online, with free shipping in the continental US.
Buy Cabinet ProOver 380 lbs on stairs
LiftKar HD Pro
Safes, boilers, commercial equipment and other heavy loads.
Two lifting classes: 440 lbs (220) and 800 lbs (360) on stairs.
See the HD ProOptions
Folding platform, S and G toe plates and a branding billboard are available. Tell us how your crew works and we’ll spec it.
What customers say
“There’s no other tool like the SANO hand truck that has the stair climbing capabilities and the lifting system on it. You’re able to accomplish basically twice as much work.”
Chris Mason, Owner, Frame Zero Custom Cabinetry
Common questions
Before you ask for a quote
What stairs can it climb?
Straight stairs, stairs with landings and curved staircases, up to an 8.27” step height. It turns on narrow landings, and the non-marking lifting wheels protect finished treads. Send us a photo of an unusual staircase and we’ll confirm.
How high does it lift, and how much?
The Universal Lifting Attachment raises up to 265 lbs to 43.3” (1,100 mm) on a 23.25” × 14.75” stainless plate. On stairs the machine carries up to 380 lbs, and 660 lbs as a handtruck on flat ground.
What comes in the box?
The SAL Pro UNI 170, the Universal Lifting Attachment, puncture-proof tires, a detachable lithium-ion battery, a charger with US plug, a 55” safety strap and the two-year manufacturer’s warranty. The folding platform and branding billboard are optional.
Can a safety grant pay for it?
Often, yes. Many state workers’ compensation programs — Ohio BWC’s Safety Intervention Grant is one — fund equipment that removes manual lifting on stairs and at height. We’ll supply the quote and the justification paperwork your application needs.
Ask about grant funding
Why only the 170 model?
The lifting attachment adds about 47.6 lbs to the machine. The 170 is the SAL Pro class built to carry that weight and still lift a full cabinet, so every Cabinet Pro is built on it.
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 dealerFewer hands on every cabinet
Buy the Cabinet Pro online for $7,000 with free shipping in the continental US, or talk to us about your installs, grant funding or a demo.