Product Overview
Overview
The Harmar AL500HD Platform Power Wheelchair Lift is a heavy-duty hitch-mounted lift designed to transport larger and more robust power wheelchairs. With a fully powered lifting system, a spacious platform, and secure self-tensioning retractors, the AL500HD provides dependable performance for a wide range of wheelchair sizes and styles.
What to Know When Ordering
The AL500HD is fully powered and requires electrical wiring to the vehicle battery. While experienced users may choose self-installation, most customers prefer professional installation to ensure proper hitch mounting, leveling, and reliable electrical connections. Vehicles must have a Class III or higher hitch, and hitch adapters may be required depending on the vehicle height. No modifications to the power chair are needed for use.
Key Features
- Fully powered one-switch lifting and folding operation.
- Supports heavy-duty power wheelchairs up to 400 lbs.
- Large aluminum deck designed to fit most wheelchair styles and drives.
- Four self-tensioning retractors securely hold the chair in place.
- No wheelchair modifications required for loading.
- Compatible with Class III and higher hitches.
Vehicle Compatibility
The AL500HD is compatible with most vans, SUVs, trucks, and minivans equipped with a Class III or Class V hitch. Proper hitch height is required to ensure safe and level platform operation, and adapters may be needed for certain vehicles.
Wheelchair Compatibility
- Supports power wheelchairs weighing up to 400 lbs.
- Works with mid-wheel, front-wheel, and rear-wheel drive power chairs.
- No wheelchair adjustments or modifications required.
What’s Included
- AL500HD Power Wheelchair Lift
- Four self-tensioning retractors
- Manual backup crank
- License plate mount
- Heavy-duty Class III hitch adapter
Why Choose This Lift?
- Engineered for larger power chairs that require higher lifting capacity.
- Fully powered operation makes loading and unloading easy and consistent.
- Wide platform accommodates a broad range of wheelchair models.
- Durable aluminum deck for long-lasting reliability.
Specifications
| Lifting Capacity | 400 lbs |
| Platform Size | 26″ x 39″ |
| Operation | Fully powered |
| Installed Product Weight | 77 lbs |
| Hitch Requirement | Class III or higher |
| Type of Lift | Outside, hitch-mounted lift |
| Securement | Four self-tensioning retractors |
| Recommended For | Heavy-duty and full-size power wheelchairs |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this lift work with my vehicle?
The AL500HD requires a Class III or higher hitch and is compatible with many vans, SUVs, and trucks. Hitch adapters may be required depending on vehicle height.
Does the lift require drilling or major modifications?
The lift mounts to the hitch without the need for chair modifications. It must be wired to the vehicle battery for powered operation.
What wheelchairs are compatible?
The AL500HD supports most power wheelchairs up to 400 lbs and fits a wide variety of wheelchair designs, including mid-wheel, front-wheel, and rear-wheel drive models.
How does loading work?
Roll the wheelchair onto the platform, secure it using the retractors, and then activate the powered switch to lift and stow the platform.
Is professional installation recommended?
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper hitch mounting, safe wiring, and correct platform leveling.
Does the platform fold when not in use?
Yes, the platform folds up automatically to reduce space and improve rear visibility when unloaded.
CANCELLATION/RETURN POLICY
This policy applies to products purchased from MobilityWorks and its affiliates, excluding motor vehicles, products installed in a motor vehicle prior to being made available for sale, products for home access requiring professional installation, or products purchased from Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC or Driverge Canada ULC. To the extent an express term in any written sales agreement or bill of sale signed by an officer of MobilityWorks conflicts with a term in this policy, the term in the written sales agreement or bill of sale will control.
RETURN POLICY
Returned products are subject to a 30% restocking fee (calculated based on the sale price of the product). To be returned for credit, (a) the product must be eligible for return, (b) the customer must submit a Return Authorization Request (RA) within 7 days of the earlier of (i) customer taking possession of the product, (ii) attempted delivery of the product per customer’s directions (if the product was shipped to the customer or its order), or (iii) written or telephonic notice to the customer (including email or voicemail to the address or number(s) provided by the customer) that the product is available for pick-up at the MobilityWorks store, and (c) MobilityWorks must receive the returned product within 14 days following approval of the RA. The customer is responsible for any freight and insurance costs associated with returning the product to a MobilityWorks store. You can request a RA by downloading at this link RETURN AUTHORIZATION REQUEST or by calling 877-275-4907. The RA number must be referenced with the return.
To be eligible for return, the product must satisfy all of the following, to be determined at MobilityWorks’ sole discretion:
- It is in the original packaging in new condition with no signs of wear.
- It has not been installed.
- It does not include a custom fabric option.
- It is not a customized product.
Scooter and Power Wheelchair Batteries are considered customized products and are not eligible for return or credit.
CANCELATION POLICY
Delivered to Store
Orders for delivery to a MobilityWorks store for customer pick-up that are subsequently cancelled or refused by the customer are subject to a 30% restocking fee (calculated based on the sale price of the product). Product that is not picked up from the MobilityWorks store within thirty (30) days following notice that the product is available to be picked up will be deemed to be refused.
Delivered to Customer
Product shipped to the customer or at the customer’s direction is subject to the MobilityWorks Return Policy. In order to return the product, delivery must be accepted and the customer must timely obtain a RA from MobilityWorks and coordinate return shipping of the product to MobilityWorks within 14 days of receiving the RA. The cost of return shipping and insurance is the customer’s responsibility and risk of loss to the product remains with the customer until accepted by MobilityWorks.
Refused Product
If delivery of product shipped to or at the customer’s direction is refused of the product is deemed refused due to customer’s failure to take delivery of the product, the product will be subject to a 30% restocking fee calculated based on the sale price of the product and the customer will be liable to MobilityWorks for all expenses associated with the refusal, including original freight and return freight and insurance, and the customer will be obligated to promptly pay MobilityWorks any amount owing after application of any credit due. No credit will be issued for refused product that is not eligible for return and MobilityWorks will not be liable to the customer for any amount received by MobilityWorks as a result of its liquidation of such product following refusal.
Credits
Upon receipt of the returned or refused product and verification of the applicable Return Authorization, MobilityWorks will inspect the product for compliance with the Return Policy. If in the sole judgement of MobilityWorks the product is in compliance with the Return Policy, MobilityWorks will issue a credit equal to the original sale price less the 30% restock fee and any additional expenses as described above to the credit card used for the purchase. If the product was paid by check or money order, MobilityWorks will issue a check within 30 days and mail it to the customer’s last known address.
Completing a request for a Return Authorization does not guarantee acceptance of the request by MobilityWorks. Return requests must comply with MobilityWorks Return Policy and are subject to conditions thereof. Products known to not be eligible for return will not be issued a Return Authorization (provided, however, that issuance of a Return Authorization does not mean that the product is eligible for return). No credit will be issued for product not timely cancelled or returned in compliance with this Cancellation/Return Policy and MobilityWorks will not be liable for any amount received by MobilityWorks as a result of its subsequent liquidation of such product, provided that MobilityWorks will provide the customer 30 days to take possession of such product prior to liquidation.
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