Frequently Asked Question About Residential Lifts
Yes. Our cargo lifts commonly include a wireless handheld remote control, with 2-stop or 3-stop remote options depending on configuration. Extra remotes are available as added accessories.
A cargo lift is primarily for moving items (not passengers), while a home elevator is designed to carry people. If you need wheelchair access, a platform lift / vertical platform lift (VPL) is often the better match than a cargo lift.
Many of our Galaxy cargo lift configurations are rated up to 1,000 lbs, with some heavier-duty options like the Voyager HD Cargo Lift rated for up to 1,200 lbs (model-dependent).
A residential cargo lift is a vertical lift designed to move items like groceries, luggage, coolers, and boxes between floors—commonly from ground level to a porch/deck or garage level. We offer 4 cargo lifts, with some built for indoor or outdoor use.
Yes—if you’re looking for wheelchair access to a porch, deck, or interior landing, a vertical platform lift (VPL) (also called a platform lift or porch lift) is a common solution. We offer The Traveler VPL.
Some Galaxy models are marketed with DIY installation options (model-dependent), while other installations are typically completed by professionals. The Shuttle Bolt Together Cargo Lift can be a DIY installation.
Yes. Our Galaxy cargo lifts are described as engineered for indoor or outdoor use, using corrosion-resistant materials hardware.
Yes. ASME A18.1 is the safety standard commonly referenced for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, covering design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Our lifts have multiple safety features and options such as automatic braking, gate interlocks, and safety switches (like pan/photo beam safety features depending on configuration).
Usually: travel height, desired basket/platform size, indoor vs outdoor, landing/gate needs, and photos or measurements of the install location.
Depending on model and configuration, our travel heights are listed from 17 feet up to 27 feet. See our options here.
Popular use cases include beach houses, lake homes, garages, barns, warehouses, and multi-story homes, especially where stairs make moving heavy items risky.
Affordable Elevator LLC helps homeowners and businesses choose the right cargo lift or passenger/platform lift for moving goods or improving access between levels. We retail Galaxy Lifts products and help match the model to your site and goals.
A quick rule of thumb:
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Cargo lift: move goods like boxes, coolers, groceries
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Platform lift / VPL: wheelchair and passenger access for short rises (porch/deck/landing)
Often, yes. Permits and inspections vary by location, whether it’s a platform lift, home elevator, or cargo lift. We’ll help you gather the information your local building department typically asks for.
Some passenger lifts such as our Galaxy Traveler Lift are ADA compatible and ASME 18.1 compliant (model-specific). We’ll help confirm the right configuration for your application.
We sell Galaxy Lifts. They are built in the USA at their Texas facility, with custom-built lift solutions and factory production.
Galaxy lists multiple basket sizes, ranging from smaller footprints (around 40″ x 40″) to larger baskets (including 87.5″ x 54.25″, model-dependent). See our cargo lift basket size options here.
Yes. Our lift configurations commonly support two stops, and some support three-stop capability (model-dependent).
