Handicare, by Savaria
Handicare 1100
Closed rail, no gear rackFour motors drive it along a closed rail, and it charges anywhere on that rail.
Quoted after your free home measure
Handicare, by Savaria
Handicare 1000 straight stairlift
A rack and pinion lift with its gear rack hidden inside the rail. It comes with a Smart seat or a perch seat, a high-capacity version, and an outdoor package for steps outside.
- Rated load
- 350 lb (159 kg)
- or 440 lb (200 kg) Smart seat
- Where it goes
- Indoors or out
- outdoor package, moderate climates
- Rail
- Up to 32 ft (9.75 m)
- gear rack hidden inside
- Charging
- Top and bottom
- battery in a power cut
Indoors or out
The same lift for steps outside
Savaria makes an outdoor package for the 1000 for moderate climates: plastic parts that resist UV light, hardware coated in zinc, and a slate vinyl seat made for the weather, with a cover.
- Savaria says it suits moderate climates, and that how it fares depends on the climate and on how close the stairs are to salt water
- The powered options are not available on outdoor units
- We talk through where it goes, how it is covered and what winter means for your steps
If sitting down is hard
A perch seat for indoor stairs
A perch seat lets the rider lean rather than sit, for knees or hips that do not bend easily. Savaria offers it on the 1000 for indoor use, rated 300 lb (136 kg).
- We check how the rider gets on and off at both landings before suggesting it
A heavier rider
Rated 350 lb, or 440 lb with the high-capacity seat
The Smart seat adjusts for height, the width between the arms and the seat depth. Folded, the 1000 is 15 ⅛ in (385 mm) deep.
Standard
Smart seat
Rated 350 lb (159 kg). Cacao, sand or slate, with a 5-point harness as an option.
For a heavier rider
Smart seat, 440 lb
The high-capacity version, rated 440 lb (200 kg).
It folds out wider; we check the room on your stairs.
Indoor stairs
Perch seat
Rated 300 lb (136 kg). For a rider who finds it easier to lean than to sit.
A door near the stairs
A hinged rail for a door at the bottom
The bottom of the rail can fold up out of a doorway, by hand or powered. At the top, brackets can stop the rail at the top step.
Bottom door
Hinged rail
Lifts the end of the rail clear of the doorway, by hand or powered.
Savaria gives a narrower stair angle range with the hinged rail; we check yours.
Top door
Rail-extension brackets
Mounts the top of the rail so the chair parks clear of a door at the top.
Key facts
The 1000 in Savaria's own figures
| Where it goes | Indoors, or outdoors with the outdoor package (moderate climates) |
|---|---|
| Rail and drive | Aluminum rail, rack and pinion drive with the gear rack hidden inside |
| Rated load | Smart seat 350 lb (159 kg), or 440 lb (200 kg); Perch seat 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Stair angle | Savaria's page and brochure give 21° to 56° (27° to 52° with a hinged rail); its North American technical sheet gives 21° to 45°. We confirm it for your stairs |
| Rail length | Up to 32 ft (9.75 m) |
| Folded / open | 15 ⅛ in (385 mm) / 25 ⅝ in (650 mm) |
| Power | 24 V battery, charging stations at both ends of the stairs |
| Seat | Smart seat (cacao, sand or slate) or Perch seat; seat, arms and footrest fold |
| Door options | Manual or powered hinged rail (bottom), rail-extension brackets (top) |
| Warranty | Ask us for the written warranty that applies to your lift |
Savaria's Handicare 1000 page and brochure (reissued 2 November 2026, same figures). Powered options are not available on outdoor units.
Cost
What a Handicare 1000 costs
The seat, the rail length, a hinged rail, powered options or the outdoor package, and the installation change the price. We measure for free and give you a written quote; nothing is ordered until you approve it.
Your price for the 1000
- Quoted after your free home measure.
The free home measure is free, and nothing is ordered until you approve the quote.
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Quoted after your free home measure
Side by side, in the makers' own figures
Figures from the makers' own pages and brochures, read 7 November 2026. The measure confirms what suits your stairs.
Pick up to three. Remove one to add another.
Questions
Handicare 1000 questions
Anything else, ask us. Most answers take a minute on the phone.
Call (905) 798-1853How much does a Handicare 1000 cost?
It depends on the lift, the rail, the seat and options, and the installation. We measure for free and give you a written quote. Nothing is ordered until you approve it.
A door opens at the foot of our stairs. Can we still have one?
Yes, usually: the bottom of the rail can hinge up by hand or powered, and rail-extension brackets can stop it at the top step. We choose the right one at the measure.
Does the 1000 work in a power cut?
Yes, for several trips, Savaria says. It charges at both ends of the stairs, so park it at one of them.
How much weight can the 1000 carry?
The Smart seat is rated 350 lb (159 kg), or 440 lb (200 kg) in its high-capacity version; the perch seat 300 lb (136 kg).
Can the 1000 go outside?
Yes, with the outdoor package, which Savaria makes for moderate climates. The powered options are not available on outdoor units.
What is a perch seat?
A seat the rider leans on rather than sits in, for knees or hips that do not bend easily. Savaria offers it on the 1000 for indoor use, rated 300 lb (136 kg).
Free home measure
Book a free measure for the 1000
We check your stairs, the doors and the seat with you, then send a written quote for the 1000. We reply within one business day.
Etobicoke showroom
Unit 16B, 106 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke M9V 4E4
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday Closed
Directions to EtobicokeBrampton showroom
Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive, Brampton L7A 1B7
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sunday Closed
Directions to BramptonContact us before you travel to check which models you can see.
Written by Mobility Specialties. Lift figures: the makers' own pages and brochures (Savaria, Access BDD), read . Your written quote confirms the model and configuration for your stairs.