Goods Hoists
A goods hoist also called a goods lift moves stock and equipment between floors safely, with no forklift ramps and no carrying up stairs. Total Lifting Solutions designs and builds column and scissor goods hoists with up to 12 metres of travel and typical capacities of 1000 kg, engineered to AS 1418.8 and installed Australia-wide from our Hallam, Melbourne base.
Designed and manufactured in Hallam, Victoria. Every Total Lifting goods hoist is engineered, built and load-tested at our own Melbourne factory — then installed and serviced Australia-wide by the team that made it.
If you’re looking for a goods lift for sale, get in touch with Total Lifting Solutions (TLS). The goods hoists and goods lifts from TLS provide users with a simple solution for transferring goods between different heights and floors. We offer a modular Australian design that has multi-level applications. Our hoists are popular in warehouses, distribution centres, factories, car dealerships, self-storage and mezzanine floors. Whether you’re in NSW, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia or beyond, TLS can help you.
Goods Lifts & Elevators from the Best Manufacturers on the Market
Total Lifting Solutions partners with industry leading goods lift manufacturers to provide superior solutions for you. We offer goods hoists and goods elevators in 2 model ranges:
1. Column (Rail) Mounted Goods Hoists
Column (rail) mounted goods hoists are ideal for smaller footprints and minimal pit requirements. They are designed to allow for external or internal installation, and they are a low-cost alternative to traditional lifting equipment. These goods hoist lifts use a column mounted to the freight hoist skeleton to attach and elevate the lifting platform. These rail mounted goods hoists are not suited for loads greater than 4 pallets.
2. Scissor Lift Goods Hoists
Scissor goods lifts use a scissor mechanism to support the platform and a hydraulic power unit to elevate it. This makes these goods elevators robust, cost-effective and favourable for large capacities. While custom deck sizes are available, these hydraulic goods hoists need deeper pits than column lifts and are not suitable for small lift footprints.
Available as Free Standing Goods Lifts
Both of the above models can be fitted into an existing shaft or installed as free standing goods lifts. Column lifts can have 1, 2 or 4 pallet capacities that can go up to 12 meters high. Scissor goods lifts can carry up to 10 pallets.
Both of these goods hoists are designed in compliance with Australian Design Standards and are available with multiple door configurations. The control board provides maintenance and diagnostic feedback.
Column vs Scissor: Which Goods Hoist Suits Your Site?
| Column (rail) mounted | Scissor lift | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Tight sites and smaller footprints | Large capacities and big platforms |
| Capacity | 1, 2 or 4 pallets | Up to 10 pallets |
| Travel height | Up to 12 metres | Made to suit your site |
| Pit required | Minimal — often none | Needs a deeper pit |
| How it lifts | Platform runs up a mounted column/rail | Scissor mechanism with hydraulic power unit |
| Installation | Internal or external | Internal |
| Cost | The lower-cost option | Cost-effective at larger capacities |
Both designs install free-standing or into an existing shaft, come with multiple door configurations, and are engineered to AS 1418.8 with diagnostic feedback from the control board.
Features of Our Goods Lifts
- Light capacity
- Heavy duty
- Cost-effective
Where Our Crane Systems are Available
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Perth
- Hobart
Recent Goods Hoist Installations
Every hoist we build ends up on a real site. Here are some recent goods lift installations, designed and manufactured in Hallam and installed by our own team:
- Bin Hoist Installation — Burnside Village / Hansen & Yuncken
- Lift Installation — Stoddart Mezzanine
- Lift Installation — Iglu Student Accommodation / Kane Constructions
- Lift Installation — JB Hi-Fi Chatswood / TGG
- Lift Installation — Coca-Cola / Douglas Construction
- Lift Installation — TasTAFE
- Lift Installation — Evans Long
- Lift Installation — Ausview
Goods Hoist FAQs
What's the difference between a goods hoist and a goods lift?
In Australia the terms are used interchangeably both mean a lift that carries goods, not people, between levels. TLS builds both column and scissor designs.
Can a goods hoist be installed in an existing building?
Yes. Our free-standing modular design means most units can be retrofitted into existing warehouses and factories without major structural work.
What capacity and height do they go to?
Our goods hoists travel up to 12 metres and typical builds carry 1000 kg, with platform sizes made to suit your site and stock.
What standards do they meet?
Every TLS goods hoist is engineered to comply with AS 1418.8 — the Australian Standard for goods hoists — and compliance documentation is supplied with the installation.
How much does a goods lift cost?
It depends on travel height, capacity and the number of stops. Send us your site details and we'll quote from your drawings — call 0434 373 049.
Do you install outside Melbourne?
Yes. We supply and install Australia-wide.
Contact Us Today
For more information on our range of goods hoists and goods elevators, contact us today by either calling us on 0434 373 049 or submitting an online enquiry.