There?s no doubt about it ? a mobility hoist is a big investment to make. That?s why it?s so important to make sure that you choose the right one for you. However, whilst a wide range of hoists does help you to find one which is more closely tailored to your needs, it can sometimes make it confusing when you aren?t sure which one to choose.

The Molift Smart and the Molift Quick Raiser are two of our most popular hoists due to their effective lifting, easy control and cost-effective price, but if you?re stuck between the two, which one should you choose?

To help, here?s our step-by-step guide to both hoists, including their features and the situations they?re ideally suited for.

The Molift Smart 150 ? powerful yet light and versatile

The Molift Smart 150 is an all-body lifter and fantastic all-rounder which combines effective lifting with simple controls and a lightweight design. Despite being able to lift an impressive 150kg (24 stone), the Molift Smart itself comes in at only 24kg and can fit through most doors and small spaces with ease.

How can I use it?

The low weight and versatility of the Molift Smart 150 means that it?s suitable for anything - from lifting within the home to using it outdoors and on trips abroad to assist with mobility. You can use it to move from beds to toilets with ease and it?s small enough to be easily transported in most vehicles. It?s this wide range of uses which makes the Molift Smart 150 so appealing as there are few situations where it isn?t helpful.

What is the lifting weight?

150kg, or 24 stone

What are the features?

  • A very light weight of 24kg
  • Castors for easy mobility
  • A slender frame ? great for tight spaces
  • A 4-point lifting harness for a more comfortable lift
  • Simple controls
  • Folds and separates into two pieces easily for transportation
  • Supplied with battery and charger

Any accessories?

The Molift 150 can be adapted with a wide range of Molift slings to suit the patient and their disability. A dedicated weighing scale and a transportation case are also available.

The Molift Quick Raiser series ? a fantastic hoist for people who can weight bear.

The Molift Quick Raiser is better suited for patients who can weight bear to some degree. If this is possible, then the person can be very quickly strapped in, raised to a semi-standing or semi-seated position and then manoeuvred to the wheelchair, bed, chair or toilet. The Molift Quick Raiser comes as a series of 3 hoists with varying weight capacities.

How can I use it?

If the person is able to weight bear to some degree, then the Molift Quick Raiser offers simpler lifting compared to the Molift Smart. Instead of having to be supported by a hoist with their whole body being lifted, the Quick Raiser simply allows them to be lifted into a semi-standing position with support around the lower back and legs. They also face the front of the hoist when they?re strapped in, which allows the operator to move them rearwards into a bed, toilet or wheelchair and then use the simple controls for a safer descent into the seated position.

A key benefit of the Molift Quick Raiser is that the sling only needs to be placed around the lower back, waist and legs, meaning that the operator doesn?t have to get the sling under the buttocks of the user whilst they?re in a seated position ? which is often a difficult task.

What is the lifting weight?

The Molift Quick Raiser 1 has a safe working load of 160kg (352lbs), the Molift Quick Raiser 2 has a safe working load of 160kg (352lbs), and the Molift Quick Raiser 2+ has a 200kg (440lb) working load which is suitable for bariatric users.

What are the features?

  • Easy ascending and descending with lower back and leg support
  • Perfect for patients who can load bear to some degree
  • Three models to suit different user requirements
  • Can allow users to change clothes in the raised position
  • Quick Raiser 2 and 2+ have electric legs for extra flexibility
  • Supplied with battery and charger

Any accessories?

The Quick Raiser series comes with a series of specialist slings. All of them are suited to the size of the user, whilst extra support slings are available for users who may need more lumbar support compared to the standard sling.