Overview
The Southworth LSH Spacesaver High Rise Lift Table uses a multi‑stage double scissor mechanism to deliver extreme vertical travel from a compact floor footprint. Where standard single‑stage scissor lifts are limited to roughly 48 inches of travel, the Spacesaver stacks multiple scissor stages vertically to achieve raised heights up to 168 inches — 14 feet — while occupying far less floor space than a conventional elevator or mezzanine stairway. Capacities range from 1,000 to 12,000 lbs across more than 26 standard models.
Travel ranges span 36, 48, 60, 64, 72, 84, 96, 114, 120, 128, and 144 inches. Collapsed heights start as low as 9.5 inches on smaller models and reach 24 inches on the highest‑travel configurations. Platforms range from 20 x 53 inches up to 72 x 144 inches. Smaller models operate on 115V single‑phase power, while larger models use 460V three‑phase with 3.2 HP motors for fast cycle times under heavy loads.
Features and Benefits
The defining advantage of the Spacesaver is its ability to achieve high vertical travel from a small floor footprint. The multi‑stage double scissor mechanism folds compactly when lowered and extends to heights that would otherwise require a permanent elevator installation. This makes the Spacesaver ideal for facilities that need vertical access between levels but cannot justify the cost, space, or construction time of a permanent elevator or mezzanine system.
Southworth’s heavy duty construction is standard throughout the LSH line. Contoured legs with extra width at the pivot point combine strength with lower collapsed height. Heavy duty torque tubes minimize platform twisting. Lubricated‑for‑life bushings eliminate routine greasing. Heavy duty wire‑braided hoses provide burst strength 600 percent greater than operating pressure. Built‑in safety chocks, wear‑indicating captured rollers, and adjustable flow control are all standard. An extensive range of options including handrails, velocity fuses, automatic leveling, and NEMA‑rated electrical packages allows the Spacesaver to be configured for personnel lifting, cargo transport, and automated systems integration.
Applications
The Spacesaver serves applications where significant vertical travel is required with minimal floor space consumption. Common uses include personnel work platforms where operators need safe access to elevated equipment or structures, cargo lifting between floor levels where a permanent elevator is not feasible, mezzanine lifts where materials or personnel must travel between a ground floor and an elevated mezzanine, automated palletizing systems where the lift positions layers at precise heights during the stacking cycle, test apparatus and tool positioning where instruments must reach elevated locations, and any application that needs 3 to 14 feet of vertical travel from a single hydraulic lifting table.
Selection Assistance
Choosing the right Spacesaver model depends on your required travel range, load capacity, and platform size. Models with 36 to 72 inches of travel serve most work positioning and cargo handling needs. Models with 84 to 144 inches of travel serve mezzanine access, automated palletizing, and multi‑level cargo applications. For applications that require personnel lifting, handrails with snap chain and toe sensing edges are available options. For applications that need extreme capacity without high travel, the DL Series Heavy Duty provides up to 25,000 lbs at heights to 100 inches. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.