Single mast hydraulic freight lift (L-type)

What is a single mast freight lift?

Powerlift single mast hydraulic freight lifts (also known as L-type) are built with up to 3 tons lifting capacity and up to 18 meters of travel, and are one of the most widely used standard solutions for moving goods between floors. It is built from a hydraulic power unit, control panel, steel construction, load platform, hydraulic cylinder, chains and bearings.

It can be installed wherever goods have to be raised and lowered between floors, particularly in factories, markets, warehouses and hospitals. A key advantage for moving materials between floors is that it needs no pit and no machine room. They are relatively easy to manufacture and install.

Main features

Suitable for moving goods from one floor to other floors.
Maximum travel is 18 meters; the number of stops and their features can be chosen freely within that range.
Single mast lifts are built up to 3 tons. Above that, a single mast is not technically correct; for loads over 3 tons we use a double mast or four mast (tandem) design.
Goods can be loaded and unloaded on 3 sides of the platform.
Usually no pit, no extra headroom on the top floor and no machine room are required.
In a power failure, the platform can be lowered in a controlled (proportional) way with a manual hydraulic lowering valve.
Safety options such as guardrails and doors can be added on request.
If a specific speed is required, the hydraulic system is selected based on a load calculation.
Low maintenance, a feature shared by all Powerlift products.
Powerlift freight lifts come with a 1 year full warranty and 10 years of spare parts availability.

How the dimensions are defined

Single mast freight lifts can be installed in almost any building. Even so, every building and every requirement is different, so each lift in this group is made to order. The required platform size is the starting point; loading and unloading directions, capacity and lifting height also shape the final dimensions.

As these variables grow, a lift first planned as single mast may become a double mast, four mast (tandem) or even a scissor type. The technically correct type is confirmed after an on-site survey and technical agreement. To compare the types, see our guide Scissor or mast type? How to choose a freight lift.

Price and quotation

Every hydraulic freight lift is engineered and built for its project, so there is no fixed price list. Send us photos of the site and, if possible, a technical drawing, and we will prepare a non-binding estimate for information. Before an order, an on-site survey is carried out, followed by a proforma invoice covering delivery time, payment terms and all other details.

Production and installation

Powerlift freight lifts are manufactured in Denizli. Most parts are standard, but each lift is built to the technical details of the order. Unless stated otherwise, installation is included in the price. If you prefer to install the lift yourself, this is possible with our guides and technical support.

Get a quotation for your project

Send us the load, number of floors and site dimensions, or build your mast type lift in the freight lift configurator to see an approximate price and 3D model right away. For other types, visit the hydraulic freight lift page.