Access Lift

Setting the standard for under floor lifts

Access Lift

The Access Lift is perfect for vehicles where maximising internal space for passengers and luggage is essential, while still allowing full wheelchair accessibility.

  • Made in the UK
  • Tried and tested weather resistance
  • Easy to use, 2 button handset
  • Safe, smooth, and quiet operation
  • UK-based After Sales support
  • Platform Length: 1410-1780mm
  • Platform Width: 825-925mm
  • Safe Working Load: 400 – 500kg
  • Internal and external power pack options
  • 3-year warranty
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Access Lift from Passenger Lift Solutions

The PLS Access Lift is a unique and innovative cassette lift that has served the industry for over 30 years, and it is clear to see why. Mounted underneath the rear of the vehicle, it delivers the lightest and most flexible solution on the market.

Engineered specifically for vans, mini, and midi-buses, this highly-durable automatic access lift is one of the industry’s most robust and stable powered platforms. It is unsurprising, therefore, that the PLS Access Lift is a favourite in the community transport sector, who requires the safest, strongest, and most reliable access solutions.

PLS has been designing and manufacturing the Access lift for over three decades, and this expertise and experience shines through in the engineering and quality of our most popular lift.

Soft Grip Handrails

Our handrails are made with a ‘soft feel’ polymer shell to provide user comfort and superior grip in inclement weather.

High Capacity

Access lift has a standard Safe Working Load of 400kg, with the option to upgrade to 500kg for specialist operations.

Designed for Life

Our lifts are designed for the most heavy use environments and made to live a long life.

Largest Platforms

Our design focuses on providing the largest usable platform size to maximise passenger comfort and usability.

Maximum Compatibility

Access lift is compatible with a wide range of light commercial vehicles commonly used in social welfare and SEND transport.

Flexible Pump

From the wettest English autumn to the coldest Scottish winter, PLS lifts keep running reliably, ensuring passengers get where they need to go — without interruption.

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  • Lift type: Underfloor cassette
  • Voltage: 12V standard (24 available)
  • Power system: Electro-hydraulic pump.
  • Hydraulic fluid type: PLS Blue (specific formulation)
  • Control: Pendant via wanderlead (or remote control)
  • Bridge-plate width: 760mm (860mm for wide lift)
  • Platform width: 825mm (925mm for wide lift)
  • Platform length: 1410mm (1510, 1610 & 1780mm available)
  • Weight of lift (inc pump module): 170Kgs
  • Working pressure: 165 Bar MAX
  • Max amp draw at pump: 70 amps MAX
  • ECO brushless option: 25 amps MAX (option)
  • Design safety factor: min x2.1 all fabricated parts x3
  • Extending handrails
  • Remote control
  • Higher SWL rating
  • LED’s platform lights
  • Warning sounder
  • Stop-Safe™ Passenger lift barrier
  • DoorSafe automatic barrier
  • Cycle counter
  • Satellite powerpack
  • SWL and CE certificates issued
  • LOLER Installation Compliance
  • Fully PSVAR, DDA, COIF, BSEN 1756-2:2004 + A1:2009, EEC 2001/85 and IVA 2009 compliant
  • Meets ECWVTA (European Whole Vehicle Type Approval)
  • Dead man button control
  • Platform roll-off barrier (outer ramp)
  • Bridging plate (inner barrier)
  • Main power isolation switch and/or driver isolation switch
  • Hose valves fitted inside cylinder body
  • Hydraulic hoses rated x 4
  • Stow position warning sensor

Versa Passenger Steps

Why not pair your Access lift with one of our Versa passenger steps. With a range of step models and size design to mount at the side sliding door and cab passenger door positions, a PLS step completes your vehicle access needs when paired with our Access lift.

Versa Passenger Steps