Which lift do I need?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll match you to the right PLS product for your vehicle and use case.
What type of vehicle do you need to make accessible?
Select the vehicle type that best describes your application.
Where would you like the lift fitted on the van or minibus?
The installation position affects which product is right for you.
Where on the coach do you need the access point?
Different coach layouts call for different lift positions.
What level of access do you need to provide?
This helps us match the right solution to your vehicle.
What type of emergency or medical vehicle?
How intensive is the usage?
Cycle frequency affects which product will serve you best long-term.
Tell us a bit more about your application.
What best describes your usage?
Do you need a bariatric (high-load) specification?
The Access Lift is the UK’s best-selling underfloor cassette lift for a reason. Its external cassette design stows completely under the vehicle, keeping the interior free for passengers and luggage. With no electronic components in the main lift mechanism, it keeps running reliably in all weathers — from Scottish winters to Australian desert heat. The standard specification covers the vast majority of minibus and community transport applications.
Specifications
- Platform: 1410–1780mm × 825–925mm
- Safe working load: 400–500kg
- Internal & external power pack options
- 2-button handset operation
- CE certified, UK manufactured
- 3-year no-fuss warranty
Why it’s right for you
- Maximises interior passenger space
- Largest usable platform in its class
- Storm Shield weather protection available
- Compatible with Nissan Interstar, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter and more
- Nationwide PLS engineer network for servicing
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The EA4 is PLS’s flagship inboard lift — fitted inside the vehicle at the rear or side door, with no external mechanics exposed to the elements. Its modular design means the power pack can switch sides in minutes, making it easy to fit on a wide range of vehicles. Choose from solid, split, or horizontal folding platform styles to suit your vehicle’s door aperture and interior layout.
Specifications
- Platform: 1300–1610mm × 745–915mm
- Safe working load: 400–500kg
- Rear and side door versions
- 3 platform styles: solid, split, folding
- CE certified, UK manufactured
- 3-year no-fuss warranty
Why it’s right for you
- No external cassette — no road debris or weather exposure
- Lightweight design improves fuel economy
- “Silent Stow” for quiet driving
- Optional DoorSafe barrier arm
- Optional wireless handset
- Quick to install on most vehicles
The EA4 with the 500kg SWL upgrade is the right choice when you need extra load capacity — for bariatric patients, heavier power chairs, or specialist medical transport. You get all the versatility of the standard EA4 (three platform styles, rear or side fit, silent stow) with the added confidence of 500kg rated capacity.
Specifications
- Platform: 1300–1610mm × 745–915mm
- Safe working load: 500kg (bariatric spec)
- Rear and side door versions
- 3 platform styles available
- CE certified, UK manufactured
- 3-year no-fuss warranty
Why it’s right for you
- Handles heavier wheelchairs and occupants
- Same modular, easy-install design as standard EA4
- Widely used in patient transport and SEND
- Can be specified at order or retrofitted
The Mega is PLS’s most popular coach lift, loading a wheelchair and occupant safely via the bottom luggage locker. It has the highest platform side guides and extending handrails in its class, making it both the safest and the simplest to operate. Fully PSVAR compliant — the most common solution for new coach builds and retrofits.
Specifications
- Safe working load: 400kg
- Large usable platform
- Highest side guides in class
- Extending handrails
- CE certified, UK manufactured
Why it’s right for you
- PSVAR compliant — meets UK accessibility regulations
- Suitable for new build and retrofit
- Straightforward operator training
- Trusted by leading coach operators across the UK
The EQM transforms the unused ski locker space into a powerful, fully automatic wheelchair access point. Its large platform is compact and lightweight, yet strong and safe — delivering reliable performance without requiring a bottom-locker conversion. A clever solution when the bottom locker isn’t available or the layout calls for side access.
Key features
- Fully automatic operation
- Large platform — compact footprint
- Uses existing ski locker space
- Lightweight construction
- CE certified, UK manufactured
Why it’s right for you
- Side wheelchair access without bottom-locker modification
- Minimal impact on luggage capacity
- Simple to operate — fully automatic
- PSVAR compliant
The GNX is a fully automatic coach cassette platform lift located at the front passenger side door. For coaches where front boarding is required — or where you want to integrate a fully flush accessible floor — it can be installed with the patented PLS Magic Floor system for the smoothest possible passenger experience.
Key features
- Front passenger side door installation
- Fully automatic operation
- Cassette platform design
- Compatible with PLS Magic Floor
- CE certified, UK manufactured
Why it’s right for you
- Front-boarding accessibility on any coach
- Seamless Magic Floor integration option
- PSVAR compliant
- Patented PLS design — only available from PLS
For taxis and private hire vehicles where a compact, cost-effective solution is needed, PLS ramps deliver excellent reliability. Lightweight yet durable with an auto-lock mechanism, they’re easy to store when not in use and quick to deploy. A practical choice for Motability or PHV operators who need accessible capability without a powered lift.
Key features
- Lightweight, durable materials
- Auto-lock mechanism
- Compact storage when not deployed
- Easy to operate
Why it’s right for you
- Cost-effective accessible solution
- No power supply required
- Quick deployment
- Available from the PLS webshop
The EA4 is PLS’s most versatile inboard lift and works particularly well in taxis and private hire vehicles. Its lightweight design minimises the impact on payload and fuel economy, and the “Silent Stow” feature keeps things quiet between passengers. Available in a side door version for MPVs and passenger-door installations.
Specifications
- Platform: 1300–1610mm × 745–915mm
- Safe working load: 400–500kg
- Rear and side door versions
- 3-year no-fuss warranty
Why it’s right for you
- Lightweight — minimal impact on vehicle performance
- Silent Stow for passenger comfort
- Quick install on a wide range of vehicles
- Motability and PHV proven
The ABL-M is PLS’s dedicated ambulance and patient transport lift, designed from the ground up for the demands of emergency and medical vehicle operation. Safety is built into every aspect — from concept through manufacture — meeting the strict requirements of ambulance trusts and patient transport services.
Key features
- Purpose-built for ambulance applications
- Designed to ambulance trust specifications
- Safety-first engineering throughout
- CE certified, UK manufactured
Why it’s right for you
- Meets ambulance trust requirements
- Designed for frequent high-cycle use
- Full PLS aftersales and LOLER support
- UK-based engineer network
Police, fire, and secure transport vehicles often require bespoke specifications — different safety standards, installation constraints, and operational requirements. PLS has experience supplying the Access lift and custom fabrications for a range of emergency vehicle applications. The best next step is a direct conversation with our technical team.
The Access Lift’s cassette design makes it well-suited to motorhomes — it mounts under the rear of the vehicle, stowing completely out of the way when not in use. PLS has supplied Access lifts for motorhomes shipped as far as New Zealand, proving the product’s versatility beyond its commercial vehicle roots.
PLS’s manufacturing capability extends well beyond lifts. We’ve produced custom frames, luggage racks, event decking, and complete bespoke structures for customers with unusual requirements. If you need something that doesn’t fit a standard product, our engineering team can design and build it.