Drive Medical 13240 Electric Patient Lift – 450 lb Battery Powered Patient Lift
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Most full-size electric patient lifts cost $2,500 or more. The Drive Medical 13240 delivers 450 lb capacity, heavy-gauge steel construction, and a lifetime frame warranty at $1,959 — making it the most affordable full-size electric patient lift we carry.
It is not a portable lift — at 108 lbs it stays in the home rather than traveling to a vehicle or checking as luggage. But for caregivers who need a dependable full-size floor lift for everyday home transfers and don't need portability, the 13240 covers everything: floor-to-76" boom range, audible low battery warning at 50%, emergency manual lowering, and plug-in charging from any AC outlet without removing the battery.
Built by Drive Medical with a Linak motor — the same motor brand used in many higher-priced institutional lifts. HCPCS code E0635 — may be eligible for insurance reimbursement with a physician's prescription. Call 866-218-0902 Mon–Fri for sling sizing or insurance questions before you order.
Who Is This For?
- Patient weighs 450 lbs or less and needs full-body sling transfers at home
- Budget is a priority — need the lowest price full-size electric lift
- Lift will stay in the home — portability and travel are not requirements
- Caregiver wants plug-in charging without removing or swapping batteries
- Need a lift with emergency manual lowering for solo caregiver safety
- May be eligible for insurance reimbursement — HCPCS code E0635
Key Features
Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction — Lifetime Frame Warranty
The 13240 is built from heavy-gauge steel with a limited lifetime warranty on the frame — the strongest warranty in our electric lift lineup at this price point. The Linak motor is an industry-standard actuator used across professional-grade patient lift brands. This is a lift built to last in a home care setting.
Emergency Manual Lowering
The jumbo actuator pump includes an emergency button that switches the lift to manual mode — allowing the caregiver to lower the patient safely if power is lost mid-transfer. At 108 lbs, this lift is not easy to move quickly in an emergency, so the manual lowering failsafe is an important safety feature for solo caregivers.
Audible Low Battery Warning at 50%
An audible alarm triggers when battery power drops below 50% — giving the caregiver advance warning well before the battery fails. Most lifts only warn at critical low battery. The 50% threshold gives enough time to complete the current transfer and plug in before the next one.
Plug-In Charging — No Battery Removal
Charges directly from any standard AC outlet without removing the battery. Fast charge time means the lift is ready quickly between transfers. Note: the lift will not operate while plugged in — unplug before use.
Foldable Mast and Base for Storage
The mast folds down and the base closes from 41" to 24" wide for storage in a closet or along a wall. At 108 lbs it requires two people to move between rooms or store — this is a stationary home lift, not designed for frequent relocation.
Wide Base for Stability
Base opens to 41" internal width — wide enough to accommodate most standard and bariatric wheelchairs. Closes to 24" external width to pass through standard 28"–32" doorways. Base height of 4.75" with 2" ground clearance fits under most standard beds.
Full Specifications
| Safe Working Load | 450 lbs |
| Boom Height Range | 27.5" – 76" |
| Total Product Weight | 108 lbs |
| Base Width — Open | 41" |
| Base Width — Closed | 24" |
| Base Height | 4.75" |
| Base Clearance | 2" |
| Rear Casters | 5" |
| Front Casters | 3" |
| Motor | Linak |
| Charging | AC outlet — battery charges in unit, no removal needed |
| Low Battery Warning | Audible alarm at 50% battery |
| Emergency Lowering | Yes — manual mode via actuator button |
| Foldable | Yes — mast and base fold for storage |
| Floor Lift Capable | Yes |
| HCPCS Code | E0635 |
| Frame Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Electronics Warranty | 1 year (battery, hand control, actuator) |
| Manufacturer | Drive Medical |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Drive Medical Electric Patient Lift Specifications:
- Product weight: 127 lbs
- Maximum weight limit: 450 lbs
- Minimum height: 33.5"
- Maximum height: 66.5"
- Base width (open): 45.75"
- Base width (closed): 25.75"
- Base height: 4.25"
- Base clearance: 2"
- Casters: 3" Front/ 4" Rear
- Power: AC
