Passenger hoist hire for any high-rise construction site

RECO Hoist Hire & Sales offers one of the largest fleet of rental passenger goods hoists in the UK, with a collection of small and large rack and pinion hoists ranging from 1,200 kg to 4,000 kg. This all combined with UK's best hoist services. Not sure which passenger hoist to choose? Our hoist specialists are happy to help! Contact us on +44 (0) 1480 475 377 or request a quote.

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Alimak Scando 12/30
Payload capacity
1200 kg
Lift speed
40 m/min
Maximum travel height
100 m
Internal dimensions (WxLxH)
1300 x 3000 x 2550 mm
Entry door (WxH)
1230 x 2000 mm
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Alimak Scando 20/32
Payload capacity
2000 kg
Lift speed
40 m/min
Maximum travel height
100 m
Internal dimensions (WxLxH)
1500 x 3200 x 2550 mm
Entry door (WxH)
1500 x 2550 mm
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Alimak Scando 20/37
Payload capacity
2000 kg
Lift speed
28 m/min
Maximum travel height
100 m
Internal dimensions (WxLxH)
2000 x 3700 x 2550 mm
Entry door (WxH)
2000 x 2550 mm
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Stros Mammoth
Payload capacity
4000 kg
Lift speed
41 m/min
Maximum travel height
350 m
Internal dimensions (WxLxH)
3000 x 5000 x 3000 mm
Entry door (WxH)
3000 x 3000 mm
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Wide range of personnel goods hoists ranging from 1,200 up to 4,000 kg

Our extensive collection of passenger hoists ranges from 1,200 kg to 4,000 kg capacity. We offer one of the UK's largest stock of Alimak personnel goods hoist rental fleets offering reliability and confidence to the end user. Wether you require a single or a twin configuration, the Alimak range can be tailored to your specific needs to ensure we have a solution for all eventualities. Our Alimak range at RECO Hoist Hire & Sales also complement our RECO Common Towers perfectly, optimising vertical transportation when footprint space is of a premium. The combination of both tower and building hoists compliments the completion of the façade whilst maximizing hoisting capabilities of up to six machines.

RECO Common Tower with a large Stros Mammath and Alimak passenger hoist

Key characteristics of RECO passenger hoists

  • Compliance with new BS EN 12159 standards and machinery directive;
  • High level of safety and comfort;
  • Can be called from each floor (optional);
  • No permanent hoist operator required (optional);
  • Low operating costs.
High-rise construction site with Alimak passenger goods hoist and tower crane

Passenger hoist hire: full service and maintenance

Our personnel and goods hoists are serviced and maintained to the highest standards by our experienced and dedicated hoist engineers. Our hoist services range from transportation and maintenance to full hoist engineering to design bespoke configurations. To keep downtime to an absolute minimum, our localized field engineers are always on key. RECO’s ongoing training program is intended to provide the highest level of service and maintenance, serving our clientele to the highest possible standards. If you are looking to partner with a hoist company to provide you a premium service for years to come, look no further than RECO Hoist Hire & Sales.

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An Alimak construction hoist ready for transport at the London Eye

Frequently asked questions about passenger hoists:

What is a passenger hoist?

A passenger hoist is a vertical transporting equipment to move people and construction materials between floors on construction sites. It moves along a rack and pinion mast or a access system up to 250 metres. Therefore are a perfect fit for medium to high-rise construction projects. 

How do passenger hoists work?

Passenger hoists run along a rack and pinion mast or other access system that is attached to the building. For safety reasons, all hoists installations have a ground enclosure for accessing the hoist. The operator rides with the hoist to supervise the movement of personnel and equipment. To ensure the safety of the workers on each floor, it is required that each floor has an landing gate.

What is the price of hiring a passenger hoist?

The price of renting a passenger hoist depends on several factors: 

  • Type of passenger hoist
  • Size of the hoist
  • Payload
  • Hire period 
  • Required height 
  • Number of levels 
  • Transportation 
  • Installation and inspections 

What is the difference between goods hoist and passenger hoist?

The difference between a passenger hoist and a goods hoist is that a passenger hoist is equipped with a roof and is therefore allowed to transport people. A goods hoist is only suitable for transporting construction materials.

Which passenger hoist sizes are there?

Passenger hoist are available in a range of sizes, with internal cage dimensions ranging from 1.30-5.00 metres wide and 3.00-5.00 metres long and with a payload up to 4,000kg.