The Hoyer HPL402 is a 400 lb electric patient lift from Joerns Healthcare designed for homecare and other patient-handling environments where a powered lift may be easier to operate than a manual hydraulic model.
Its combination of a powered boom, manually adjustable U-base, low-profile legs, reverse-mounted actuator, and Hoyer Classic sling system makes the HPL402 one of Hoyer's established electric homecare lift options.
Hoyer HPL402 Specifications
| Safe Working Load | 400 lb / 181 kg |
| Overall Length | 44.8 in / 1,137 mm |
| Base Width - Closed | 24 in / 610 mm |
| Base Width - Open | 39.5 in / 1,003 mm |
| Boom Height - Lowest Articulation | 30.5 in / 775 mm |
| Boom Height - Highest Articulation | 78 in / 1,981 mm |
| Lift Weight | 93 lb / 42.2 kg |
| Base | Manually adjustable U-base |
| Boom Operation | Electric / battery powered |
| Sling System | Hoyer Classic cradle system |
| Emergency Lowering | Mechanical downward-release system |
| Scale | Optional |
Specifications may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances. Always refer to the current Joerns documentation for the specific HPL402 being used.
400 lb Safe Working Load
The HPL402 has a maximum safe working load of 400 lb (181 kg).
The safe working load of the lift should not be confused with the capacity of a sling or optional accessory. If another component has a lower safe working load, the lowest-rated component determines the usable capacity of the complete transfer system.
Powered Electric Boom
Unlike the hydraulic Hoyer HML400, the HPL402 uses a battery-powered actuator to raise and lower the boom.
Boom movement is controlled electrically using the hand control, reducing the manual pumping required with a hydraulic patient lift.
Reverse-Mounted Actuator for Additional Knee Clearance
One of the distinguishing features of the HPL402 is its reverse-mounted actuator.
Joerns positions the actuator this way to provide additional knee clearance for the patient while the lift is being positioned and used.
Adjustable U-Base
The HPL402 uses a manually adjustable U-shaped base.
The base can be narrowed for maneuvering through tighter areas and widened when additional base spread is required for positioning around chairs, wheelchairs, toilets, and other transfer locations.
According to current Joerns specifications, the base measures approximately 24 inches wide when closed and 39.5 inches wide when fully open.
Will the HPL402 Fit Through a Doorway?
With the base closed, the HPL402 is approximately 24 inches wide before accounting for the space needed to maneuver the lift and its casters.
Do not compare the published base width to doorway width alone. Door trim, hinges, caster movement, approach angle, flooring, and surrounding furniture can reduce the usable clearance.
Measure the actual path the lift must travel before ordering, particularly when working with narrow residential doorways or confined rooms.
Low-Profile Base for Beds & Chairs
The HPL402 uses a relatively low-profile base intended to help the legs travel underneath compatible beds and chairs.
Under-bed clearance should always be measured before purchasing a lift. Bed frames, adjustable-bed mechanisms, crossbars, motors, furniture legs, and other obstructions can prevent the lift base from traveling underneath even when the nominal clearance appears sufficient.
HPL402 Lifting Range
Current Joerns specifications list the boom articulation height at approximately 30.5 inches at its lowest position and 78 inches at its highest position.
These measurements are useful when comparing lifts, but they should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every transfer surface within that height range will work with every sling and patient.
Actual transfer geometry also depends on the sling, attachment position, patient size, furniture, and surrounding clearance.
Can the HPL402 Lift a Patient From the Floor?
The HPL402 is a full-body floor lift and can be used for appropriate floor-level transfers when used according to the Joerns instructions and with a compatible Hoyer sling.
Floor transfers require adequate space around the patient and lift. Follow the current HPL402 user manual and the instructions supplied with the specific sling being used.
Important Caster & Brake Information
For ordinary lifting with the HPL402, Joerns instructs that the wheels should remain able to move rather than being locked or blocked during the lift.
This movement allows the lift to adjust its position as the patient's center of gravity changes. The caster brakes are provided for parking.
Always follow the current HPL402 user manual rather than applying brake instructions from another Hoyer model, because caster and brake procedures can differ between patient lifts.
Mechanical Emergency Lowering
The HPL402 includes a mechanical downward-release feature that allows the boom to be lowered without electrical power.
This provides an alternative means of lowering in the event that powered lowering is unavailable. Operators should understand the emergency controls before the lift is placed into service.
HPL402 Sling Compatibility
The HPL402 uses compatible Hoyer Classic sling systems.
Common compatible Classic sling families include:
- Hoyer U-Sling Classic Loop Style
- Hoyer Classic One Piece Sling
- Hoyer Classic One Piece Commode Sling
Sling selection should be based on patient measurements, positioning requirements, mobility, transfer type, sling compatibility, and the safe working load of the complete system.
See our Hoyer Sling Compatibility Chart for additional compatibility information.
Optional Scale
Joerns lists an optional scale for the HPL402, allowing compatible configurations to add patient weighing capability.
Adding a scale does not increase the HPL402's 400 lb safe working load.
Protective Leg Guards & Caster Bumpers
The HPL402 includes protective leg guards and caster bumpers designed to help reduce contact damage to walls, furniture, and the lift itself while maneuvering through a room.
HPL402 vs HML400
The HPL402 and HML400 are both 400 lb Hoyer Classic floor lifts, but their lifting mechanisms are different.
The HPL402 provides battery-powered raising and lowering, while the HML400 uses a manual hydraulic pump. The HPL402 may therefore be preferable when powered boom operation is desired, while the HML400 provides a fully manual alternative.
HPL402 vs Hoyer Advance-E 340
Buyers looking for a smaller portable electric lift should also compare the HPL402 with the Hoyer Advance-E 340.
The HPL402 provides a 400 lb safe working load and traditional Hoyer Classic design. The Advance-E has a lower 340 lb safe working load but is designed to fold without tools for storage and transport.
Who Is the HPL402 Designed For?
The HPL402 can be considered when a full-body electric Hoyer lift is needed and the patient is within the lift's 400 lb safe working load.
It may be particularly useful when powered boom operation is preferred over manual hydraulic pumping while retaining the traditional adjustable U-base design of the Hoyer Classic series.
Before purchasing, verify patient requirements, sling compatibility, transfer surfaces, under-bed clearance, doorway clearance, and available maneuvering space.
Official HPL402 Resources
For operating procedures, warnings, inspections, maintenance requirements, and other safety information, refer to the current Joerns HPL402 user manual supplied by the manufacturer.
MyHoyerLift also maintains model-specific sling and compatibility resources to help identify genuine Hoyer equipment for the HPL402.
Need Help With the Hoyer HPL402?
Call 877-33-HOYER for help with HPL402 specifications, compatible Hoyer Classic slings, genuine replacement parts, accessories, or Joerns manufacturer resources for the Hoyer HPL402 Electric Patient Lift.
