PORTABLE PATIENT LIFT BUYING GUIDE

Find the Right Portable
Patient Lift

Protekt offers two portable patient lifts with different strengths. Start with one question: Do you specifically need vehicle transfers?

YES — VEHICLE TRANSFERS MATTER Start with the All-In-One Car Transfer Lift
NO — MAINLY TRAVEL & STORAGE Start with the Take-A-Long
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Protekt All-In-One Folding Car Transfer Lift
UNIQUE PORTABLE OPTION Designed for Vehicle Transfers

Plus bed, chair, wheelchair & floor transfers

CHOOSE YOUR LIFT

Which Portable Patient Lift Is Right for You?

Both are folding electric full-body lifts. The biggest difference is simple: one specializes in vehicle transfers, while the other prioritizes traditional full-body lifting in a travel-friendly design.

Protekt All-In-One Car Transfer Lift
CAR TRANSFER SPECIALIST

Protekt All-In-One Car Transfer Lift

Choose this if: getting a patient into and out of a vehicle is the priority.
350 lb Capacity
94.2 lb Lift Weight
Electric Powered
  • Specifically designed for vehicle transfers
  • Also handles bed, chair, wheelchair and floor transfers
  • Folds for transportation and storage
  • Uses compatible clip-style full-body slings
Explore the Car Transfer Lift →
Protekt Take-A-Long Folding Portable Patient Lift
PORTABLE FULL-BODY LIFT

Protekt Take-A-Long

Choose this if: you want traditional full-body lifting that folds for travel and storage.
400 lb Capacity
87.3 lb Lift Weight
Electric Powered
  • Traditional Hoyer-style full-body lifting
  • Folds for easier travel and compact storage
  • 400 lb capacity with electric operation
  • Broad 18.5"–67.2" lifting range
Explore the Take-A-Long →
The quick answer: Car transfers are essential → All-In-One Car Transfer Lift.   |   Portable traditional full-body lifting → Take-A-Long.
BUILT TO TRAVEL

Fold It. Store It. Take It With You.

Both portable lifts collapse into a compact upright profile for easier transportation and storage — and their folded footprints are surprisingly close.

ALL-IN-ONE Car Transfer Lift
Protekt All-In-One Car Transfer Lift folded
FOLDED
FOLDED LENGTH 46.1"
FOLDED WIDTH 25.9"
FOLDED HEIGHT 14.8"
VS
TAKE-A-LONG Portable Full-Body Lift
Protekt Take-A-Long Patient Lift folded
FOLDED
FOLDED LENGTH 45.8"
FOLDED WIDTH 26"
FOLDED HEIGHT 15.8"
THE TAKEAWAY They're almost the same size when folded.

The difference is only fractions of an inch in length and width, and 1" in folded height. Choose based on how you'll transfer the patient, not which lift folds slightly smaller.

VEHICLE TRANSFERS Car Transfer
PORTABLE FULL-BODY Take-A-Long
SLING COMPATIBILITY

Two Lifts. Two Sling Systems.

Both lifts provide full-body support, but they use different sling attachment systems. Choose your lift first, then match it with the correct sling.

ALL-IN-ONE CAR TRANSFER

Dedicated Clip-Style Sling

Car Transfer clip-style patient lift sling with padded legs and head support
CLIP-STYLE ATTACHMENT
Designed specifically for the Car Transfer Lift.

This dedicated padded full-body sling uses the lift's clip-style attachment system and includes integrated head support.

VS
PROTEKT TAKE-A-LONG

Traditional Full-Body Sling

Full-body patient lift sling for Protekt Take-A-Long
FULL-BODY SLING
Traditional full-body sling support.

The Take-A-Long uses the familiar full-body sling configuration found on traditional patient lifts, with sling options available for different support needs.

THE SIMPLE RULE Choose the lift first. Then choose its sling.

Sling attachment systems are not interchangeable. Always confirm compatibility, sling style, and the correct size before ordering.

View Sling Guide →
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Need Help Choosing the Right Patient Lift?

Not sure which lift is right for your situation?

Our patient lift specialists can help you compare lift types, weight capacities, sling options, and transfer needs so you can choose with confidence.

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No pressure. Just straightforward help choosing the right lift.