Measuring Instructions for Lifting a Scooter with a Hoist

To ensure your scooter hoist is correctly fitted and that your scooter will comfortably fit into your vehicle, follow the measurement instructions below.

Measuring a Scooter with a Folded Tiller & Seat Removed

1️⃣ Fold the seat and tiller down.

• In most cases, one or both armrests need to be removed.
• Sometimes, the scooter seat may also need removing.

2️⃣ Measure from the floor to the highest point of the folded scooter.

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• The highest point should be vertically above where the scooter lifting bracket will be fitted.
• The lifting bracket is typically positioned 3″ – 4″ in front of the seat post at the scooter’s centre of gravity.

3️⃣ Measure the height to the top of the tiller.

• This measurement is sometimes important, so it’s advisable to record it.

4️⃣ Measure the scooter height at the centre of gravity.

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• This is where the lifting bracket will be fitted.
• Ensure that 4 to 5 inches (100mm – 125mm) is added for the hoist lifting arm.

📌 The total height of the scooter must be less than the boot aperture height to fit correctly.
📌 If you are unsure, contact us for guidance.

Measuring a Scooter Without Removing the Seat

If you wish to lift your scooter into your vehicle without removing the seat, MPV-style estate cars are often the best choice due to their larger boot opening apertures.

🚗 Recommended Vehicles for Hoists:

✅ Vauxhall Zafira
✅ Renault Scenic
✅ Ford Galaxy / Ford C-Max
✅ Ford Tourneo / Citroën Berlingo / Peugeot Partner

📌 The required car size depends on the scooter size.
📌 Some seats may need folding down to create space for the scooter.

• In seven-seater cars, you may lose the seventh seat when fitting a hoist, but the remaining seats will be available when the scooter is removed.
• If you know the make and model of your scooter, we may already have experience fitting it into a similar car.

Measuring for Boot Fitment

1️⃣ Measure the scooter length

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• Some scooters can be positioned sideways, while longer scooters may need to go lengthways or diagonally.

2️⃣ Measure the scooter width

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• Ensure that the scooter fits comfortably while allowing space for passengers and luggage.

Note – The weight of the scooter is also needed when considering which hoist to fit. We fit 40kg, 80kg, 100kg, 150kg and 200kg hoists.

📌 Following these guidelines should ensure your scooter fits successfully into your car with your chosen hoist.

If you need further assistance, our team is happy to help—just give us a call! 📞0161 776 1594