E-Series

A van with open rear doors and a deployed wheelchair lift.

BraunAbility E-Series

Wheelchair lifts you can rely on.

Overview
Specifications

The Essential Wheelchair Lift

The E-Series is the next generation workhorse from a brand that is synonymous with high-quality wheelchair lifts. Trusted for over 40 years, BraunAbility has reinvented the wheelchair lift. A modern take on simple, effective and reliable. But there’s one thing about the E-Series that is more than meets the eye. Its superior platform stability.

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Premium Rigidity

We have revolutionised the rigidity of the platform making a performance improvement of 300 percent. The closed box design in the parallel arms is what enables this increase in rigidity.

On a standard wheelchair lift with dual parallel arms, the platform will deflect under uneven loads causing it to sway and skew. This can make anyone on the platform uneasy or even scared. Keep in mind that just by being on the platform you are already in a vulnerable position.

The E-Series wheelchair lifts completely change this, providing a stable and comfortable user experience.

Compliant handrail design

The highly visible yellow handrails is a sturdy point to hold on to for both wheelchair users and anyone standing on the platform. The hook shape allows the handrails to be held onto in a number of different grips that provides a sense of comfort and stability. The E-Series handrails are of course EN 1756 compliant.

Low threshold

To maximise headroom when loading a passenger into the vehicle we gave the baseplate or threshold if you will, the lowest possible profile. Even when the lift is in the stowed position the threshold stays very low to the floor and will not act as a potential tripping hazard. An important requirement if the route through the lift is to be used as an emergency exit.

E-Series folding platform wheelchair lift in a Volkswagen Transporter.

E-Series folding platform wheelchair lift in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

E-Series folding platform wheelchair lift in a Ford Transit.

E-Series folding platform wheelchair lift in a Ford Custom.

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Platform Types

The E-Series wheelchair lifts come in three different platform types, Folding, Split and Solid. They are all well-proven platform types that have their own benefits. Choose the platform type that best suits your application.

Folding platform

Maximum length, shortest height

As the name suggests this platform type folds horizontally when stowed. Effectively making a long platform, short when stowed and thereby making it possible to install in a vehicle with a low roof. This is useful for longer mobility devices that need the extra platform space, such as scooters and power chairs. Another use of the folding design is to keep stowed platform below the rear window. This way the vehicle's driver and passengers can have an unblocked view through the window.

Split platform

Out of sight and out of the way

This platform type stows by splitting down the middle with each part folding up against the sides of the vehicle. In its stowed position the wheelchair lift is out of way and out of sight. This means that the vehicle's entrance can always be used to get in and out of the vehicle and does not block the exit in case of an emergency evacuation. The vehicle floor to lift threshold is the lowest on the market making loading easy and reduces the risk of tripping to a minimum.

Solid platform

The standard platform type

The perhaps most classic design of a wheelchair lift platform. As the solid platform has less moving parts than other platform types there's also less adjustments during installation. Its short depth, leaves more space for seats inside the vehicle. The solid platform is designed for side and rear door installation.

Surface grip

The stretch metal of the platform provides a non-slip grip for shoes and tires. Another benefit of the stretch metal is the holes letting dirt, snow and mud fall through to the ground before entering the vehicle.

Surface coating

The E-Series wheelchair lifts are treated with a high-quality powder coating. This gives the lifts superior protection against scratches as well as unsightly fingerprints. An E-Series lift will stay functional and looking new for a long time, even in areas with high humidity.

Designed to be a workhorse

These lifts are built to be simple and reliable. To function every time they are used, regardless if it’s multiple times a day or once a year. Whether hot or cold, rain or snow, the E-Series lifts will provide accessibility in vehicles to people all over the world.

The goal of the E-Series is to be the essential lift. There are no unnecessary or costly exclusive features. The design is simple and spare parts are universally interchangeable over the entire series. As an added bonus this design also means fewer points of potential failure and fewer points of service.

Man lowering a lift installed on the rear end of a van

Safe Descent

Gravity down and power up, that's how all BraunAbility dual parallel arm lifts operate. This system makes it impossible for the platform to come crashing down. Even if there's a sudden drop in hydraulic pressure and the platform is at a maximum load it will still only slowly descend to the ground.

Roll stop

A roll-stop is an important safety feature. It prevents any wheelchair on the platform from accidentally rolling too far and off the platform. The roll-stop on the E-Series is mechanical and goes up as soon as the platform leaves the ground.

Durable and intuitive hand pendant

Designed to take a beating the robust hand control features two rocker switches that let you control all the functions of the lift: fold, unfold, up and down. The plastic body makes the pendant comfortable to hold in all temperatures.

You can also control the E-Series lift with your smartphone via the BraunAbility Remote app. This requires that your lift is fitted with the BraunAbility Remote receiver kit. Learn more

Made of Steel

We manufacture the E-Series using the same well-proven steel we use in all our lifts. While steel is heavier than aluminium it has two major benefits. The first one is that steel does not flex as much as aluminium. This makes a steel lift a more robust and rigid lift. To make an aluminium lift rigid you would have to choose a thicker gauge or add strengthening elements of design. This will, of course, increase weight considerably.

The other benefit over aluminium is fatigue cracking. This has proven to be a serious issue with the use of aluminium in wheelchair lifts. Especially in applications where aluminium lifts see heavy use.

Man removing the side cover of the E-series lift

Easy Service

Unscrew a single fastener and lift the pump cover straight up. That's how easy it is to access the guts of the pump module. As an added benefit of this cover design, the lift itself can be installed closer to the vehicle's walls. In other words tighter installations.

A great kick-out

The kick-out is how far out the lift platform reaches. More specific it's the distance between the base of the lift and the platform. The ample kick-out of the E-Series means better bumper clearance and makes installation possible in an even wider variety of vehicles.

Illuminated wheelchair lift platform

Light Kit

When using the E-Series in low-light situations, our optional light kit provides platform light and all-round improved visibility for the operator, user as well as bystanders.

Bluetooth Remote App

Add our optional Bluetooth® receiver and take control of the E-Series lift with your smartphone. Using the Remote app is easy making it a great complement to the original hand control.

Tested for high product quality

For decades all BraunAbility inboard lifts have been tested to meet our internal requirement of 32,000 cycles, and the E-Series is no exception. In addition to this, we have also tried to closely simulate real-world conditions. We've stressed the base plate welds to a maximum by performing cycle testing on both rigid and flexible floors.

The number 32.000 and two round arrows symbolising a cycle

Cycle test

Climate test

EMC test

Crash test

Symbol of a screw drive and a wrench in an x position

Universal installation kit

The E-Series comes with a universal installation kit. Everything needed when installing the lift is included, from high tensile mounting bolts and load spreading washers to all the power cable you could need and a circuit breaker to keep it all safe.

Silent Crash Protection

Another new feature of the E-Series is the placement of the crash protection brackets. These have now been moved to the outside of the platform. The crash protection brackets are adjustable and fitted with rubber pads which will help reduce vibration noise when driving. A vital feature that remains out of sight and out of the way until needed.

E-1300 Folding

Illustration of an E-1320 folding

Dimensions

Platform width	740 mm
Platform length	1300 mm
Overall height	1100 mm
Overall width	1100 mm
Overall depth	433 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	980 mm
Required door height	1120 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	133 kg
Shipping weight	164 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

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E-1500 Folding

Illustration of an E-1500 folding lift

Dimensions

Platform width	860 mm
Platform length	1500 mm
Overall height	1100-1360* mm
Overall width	1220 mm
Overall depth	433 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	1100 mm
Required door height	1120-1380* mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	146 kg
Shipping weight	177 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

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*the overall height can be modified by cutting the handrails.

E-1050 Split

Illustration of a E-1050 split

Dimensions

Platform width	740 mm
Platform length	1050 mm
Overall height	1150 mm
Overall width	1085 mm
Overall depth	475 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	965 mm
Required door height	1170 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	137 kg
Shipping weight	168 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

Left or Right

E-1320 Split

Illustration of a E-1320 split

Dimensions

Platform width	860 mm
Platform length	1320 mm
Overall height	1420 mm
Overall width	1195 mm
Overall depth	545 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	1085 mm
Required door height	1440 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	149 kg
Shipping weight	180 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

Left or Right

E-1050 Solid

Illustration of a E-1050 solid lift

Dimensions

Platform width	740 mm
Platform length	1050 mm
Overall height	1150 mm
Overall width	1085 mm
Overall depth	350 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	965 mm
Required door height	1170 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	124 kg
Shipping weight	155 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

Left or Right

E-1320 Solid

Illustration of a E-1320 solid lift

Dimensions

Platform width	860 mm
Platform length	1320 mm
Overall height	1420 mm
Overall width	1195 mm
Overall depth	340 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	1085 mm
Required door height	1440 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	137 kg
Shipping weight	168 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

Left or Right

E-1500 Solid

Illustration of a E-1500 solid lift

Dimensions

Platform width	900 mm
Platform length	1500 mm
Overall height	1600 mm
Overall width	1260 mm
Overall depth	433 mm
Floor to ground	800 mm
Required door width	1140 mm
Required door height	1620 mm

Weights

Weight capacity	400 kg
Unit weight	144 kg
Shipping weight	175 kg

Pump module

Pump side
Seen from outside

Right

Testing

Cycle test approved (32,000)
Crash test approved
Climate test approved
EMC test approved
Type approved (E5)

Standards

EN 1756 compliant
ECE R-10 compliant
REACH compliant
GADSL compliant
RoHS compliant
3TG compliant

Compatible with our Remote App and Carodoor

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