Harmar AL580XL Power Wheelchair Lift
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The Harmar AL580XL Profile Power Wheelchair Vehicle Lift is Harmar's dedicated outside hitch-mounted lift for full-size power wheelchairs — including mid-wheel drive power chairs with 14-inch drive wheels that standard platform lifts cannot properly accommodate. The AL580XL's "Profile" arm geometry is specifically engineered to clear the drive wheel and frame geometry of today's full-size and mid-wheel drive power chairs, providing a clean, secure lift without the clearance problems that occur when you put a power chair on a scooter-designed platform. At just 63 lbs installed, it is the lightest Class III outside power chair lift Harmar makes. The 5"–24" hitch height range — the widest in the Harmar outside lift lineup — accommodates taller vehicle hitches including trucks and larger SUVs. Padded hold-down arm standard. Auto-folds when the chair is unloaded. Fully powered lifting and folding. Hardwired or battery pack — choose at time of order. HSA/FSA eligible. Made in the USA. 3-year transferable warranty.
Outside hitch power chair lift · 350 lb capacity · 63 lb installed · 17.5"×27" platform · Class III hitch · 5"–24" hitch height · Padded hold-down arm · Auto-folds unoccupied · Hardwired or battery · Made in USA · HSA/FSA eligible. Compatibility confirmation required before every order ships.
Designed for Power Chairs. 63 lbs. 24" Hitch Height. Drive On. Arm Locks. Done.
Full Specifications
| Model | AL580XL Profile Power Wheelchair Vehicle Lift (HAR-AL580XL) |
| Lift Type | Outside hitch-mounted — power wheelchair specific · Profile arm geometry |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lbs |
| Installed Weight | 63 lbs — lightest Class III outside power chair lift in Harmar lineup |
| Platform Size | 17.5" (L) × 27" (W) |
| Hitch Size Required | Class III receiver hitch · 2" receiver |
| Hitch Height Range | 5" to 24" — widest range in Harmar outside lift lineup |
| Recommended For | Full-size power wheelchairs · Mid-wheel drive power chairs with 14" drive wheels |
| Hold-Down Arm | Padded — standard (included, not an upgrade) |
| Auto-Fold | Yes — platform folds automatically when chair is unloaded |
| Power Source | Hardwired to vehicle battery OR battery pack — specify at order |
| Battery Pack Option | Yes — available at time of order |
| Operation | Fully powered lifting and folding · remote hand control |
| Hitch Adapters | Available for various drop configurations — call for guidance |
| HSA / FSA Eligible | Yes |
| Shipping Method | LTL freight · pallet · curbside delivery |
| Ships In | 15 business days |
| Made in USA | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited · transferable · warranty card must be returned within 10 days of purchase |
| Warranty Coverage | Parts only — labor, batteries, and paint excluded |
| Returns | 20% restocking fee · RA required within 15 days · must be unused in original packaging |
"Profile" — What It Means for Mid-Wheel Drive Power Chairs
Most outside vehicle lifts are designed around scooter geometry: a relatively flat, long wheelbase device with no significant protrusions above the deck level. Full-size power wheelchairs — particularly mid-wheel drive chairs — have a fundamentally different profile: large 14-inch drive wheels at the mid-point, front and rear anti-tip casters, joystick mounts, seat post geometry, and in many cases controller boxes and seating hardware that project above and behind the chair's base frame.
When a mid-wheel drive power chair is placed on a scooter-designed platform, the arm geometry can conflict with the chair's rear casters, anti-tip wheels, or frame. The chair may not sit flat. The hold-down arm may not reach the correct point. The lift may not clear the chair's overall height when raised.
The AL580XL's Profile arm is shaped specifically to address these issues. The arm geometry and platform dimensions (17.5"×27") match the footprint and height profile of full-size power chairs. The padded hold-down arm is positioned and sized for power chair frames, not scooter bodies. For a mid-wheel drive power chair user, this is the difference between a lift that works cleanly every time and one that requires workarounds.
Hardwired or Battery Pack — Choosing Your Power Source
Unlike the AL100HD, where hardwired is standard and battery is an add-on, the AL580XL lets the buyer choose either power source at time of order. Both power the lift identically:
- Hardwired to vehicle battery — the most reliable option for daily use. Direct connection to the vehicle battery means the lift is always powered without charging between sessions. Requires running a wire from the battery to the lift — straightforward for professional installation. Recommended for users who load and unload the power chair daily.
- Battery pack — a self-contained rechargeable battery that powers the lift without connecting to the vehicle. Ideal for vehicles where hardwiring access is difficult, for users who prefer not to modify the vehicle's electrical system, or for situations where the lift is used across multiple vehicles. The battery pack requires charging between use periods — charge overnight with the included charger for daily readiness.
Both options are available at time of order. Call us if you are unsure which is right for your situation: 866-218-0902.
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Local Installation & Nationwide Shipping
We are an authorized Harmar dealer with over 25 years of DME experience. Local professional installation is available at all six of our Southwest Florida locations — Venice, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples, and North Port. For customers anywhere in the country we ship directly and coordinate professional installation through Harmar's authorized dealer network. Every order requires a compatibility confirmation before it ships — call us with your vehicle year, make, model, hitch height, and power chair make and model and we will verify fit before you buy.
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AL580XL Power Wheelchair Lift Specifications:
- Type of Lift: Outside Lift
- Operation: Power
- Power Source: Battery
- Hardwired
- Recommended For: Power Wheelchairs
- Lifting Capacity: 350 lbs.
- Platform Size - Length: 18 in.
- Platform Size - Width: 27 in.
- Installed Product Weight: 63 lbs.
- Works With Hitch Size: Class III Hitch
- Hitch Height: 5 to 24 in.
- Professional Install Available: Yes
- Service Contract Available: No
- Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Transferable Warranty: Yes
- Battery Pack Option: Yes

