Hoyer Up Manual Stand-Aid

The Hoyer Up has a safe working load of 440 lbs (200 kg). This capacity makes it suitable for a broad range of patients who still retain some ability to bear weight through their legs.

Unlike powered sit-to-stand lifts or full-body passive lifts, the Hoyer Up is a fully manual active transfer device. It is specifically intended for individuals who can participate in the transfer by using their remaining strength. Typical users include patients who need assistance standing for toileting, transferring between bed and chair, or moving short distances in a seated position while still being able to help pull themselves up. The 440 lb rating provides a solid safety margin for most home care and light facility applications.

The Hoyer Up is a completely manual (non-powered) stand-aid and seated transfer device. It contains no batteries, motors, or electric actuators.

The patient is assisted from a seated to a standing or semi-standing position using the frame, crossbar handles, and contoured knee pads, with support from the caregiver. Because it requires no electricity, the Hoyer Up can be used in any environment — including homes without convenient outlets, during power outages, or in settings where keeping a battery charged is impractical. This simplicity is one of its main advantages for many caregivers.

Yes. One of the defining features of the Hoyer Up is that it is designed for sling-free transfers when the patient has adequate upper body strength and partial weight-bearing ability.

The patient places their feet on the base platform, leans forward into the padded knee supports, and uses the horizontal handles to pull themselves upward while the caregiver stabilizes and assists. A padded swing seat is also included; it can be swung out of the way for loading and then brought back underneath the patient for added security during transport. This sling-free capability makes the Up particularly useful for toileting transfers and for patients who prefer not to be placed in a full sling.

The Hoyer Up uses a unique no-tools modular (flat-pack) design. It separates into three main sections — the base, the mast, and the seat/handle assembly — without requiring any tools.

Total assembled weight is approximately 72.8 lbs. When broken down, the individual components are much lighter and easier to carry or store. This modular construction makes the lift practical for caregivers who need to move it between rooms, transport it in a vehicle, or store it in a compact space when not in use. Few stand-aids in this capacity range offer true tool-free disassembly of this kind.

Overall length is 37.4 inches, overall width is 24.8 inches, and overall height is 43.3 inches.

When the legs are fully open, external width reaches 33.3 inches and internal width is 28.5 inches. When closed, external width is 23.6 inches and internal width is 18.9 inches. Leg height is 4.3 inches. These relatively compact dimensions allow the Hoyer Up to maneuver through standard doorways and operate in the tighter spaces commonly found in home bathrooms and bedrooms, while still providing a stable base when the legs are opened for the transfer.

The Hoyer Up is designed for patients who still have some weight-bearing ability and can actively participate in the standing process. Ideal candidates are individuals who can grasp the handles, pull themselves partially upright, and support at least part of their weight through their legs with assistance.

It is commonly used for sit-to-stand assistance, toileting, and short seated transfers. It is not appropriate for fully dependent patients who cannot bear weight or who require a full-body sling and passive floor lift. Matching the patient to the correct type of lift (active vs passive) is one of the most important safety decisions in patient handling.

The Hoyer Up is the simplest and most portable option in the Hoyer active lift family.

• The Hoyer Up (440 lb) is fully manual, lighter (≈72.8 lbs), modular, and requires no batteries. It prioritizes simplicity, portability, and sling-free use.
• The Hoyer Journey (340 lb) is a compact powered folding stand-aid with Smart Monitor technology and an adjustable cradle.
• The Hoyer Elevate (440 lb) is a higher-feature powered stand-aid with a powered base, Smart Monitor, one-hand adjustable knee pad, and removable foot tray designed to support gait training.

The Up is often the preferred choice when caregivers want a reliable, no-power solution for patients who can still help with the transfer and when ease of storage or transport is important.