Product reference
Safelift MA50-R — compact-platform self-propelled mast lift, 5 metre working height
The MA50-R is the narrow-footprint variant of the Safelift 5-metre platform. Designed specifically for warehouses with very narrow aisles, older commercial buildings with sub-800-mm doorways, and access situations the standard MA50 cannot reach.
Specifications
| Model | Safelift MA50-R |
| Working height | 5 m |
| Platform dimensions | 0.56 × 0.52 m |
| Maximum platform load | 150 kg |
| Unit weight (stowed) | 343 kg |
| Drive | Self-propelled (joystick from platform, low transit height) |
| Power | 24 V DC battery, 230 V mains charge, full working day per charge |
| Standard compliance | EN 280:2013+A1:2019 Type 1 / Group A · CE marked |
| Safety features | Platform guardrail, harness anchor point, emergency stop (platform + chassis), manual emergency lowering valve, tip-line stability calculation |
| Indicative pricing | €14,500–19,500 net |
| Country of manufacture | Sweden (Växjö) |
| Lead time | 4–8 weeks standard configuration; 12–16 weeks custom |
What this configuration is for
Warehouses with VNA aisles. Older commercial buildings with narrow doorways. Heritage buildings where standard MA50 footprint will not pass.
What it is not for
Standard commercial buildings (MA50 is more cost-effective). Two-operator work (use MA50H).
Doorway, elevator, and floor compatibility
The Safelift MA50-R stowed footprint is 0.56 × 0.52 m, which passes through 800 mm rough-opening doorways with 740 mm clear width after door hardware. The unit fits standard 1.0 m wide goods elevators. Floor loading on rubber castors does not exceed standard atrium / commercial building floor specifications.
Detailed dimensional analysis for any specific facility: see Doorways, elevators, narrow aisles: which lift fits.
How it compares to alternatives in the 2–6 metre band
For the working-height tier this Safelift MA50-R occupies, the buyer's choice is typically between three options: this Safelift configuration, a comparable scissor lift, or a one-person mobile tower. The technical comparison is in Pillar lift, scissor lift, or ladder for indoor work at height.
The decision usually comes down to (a) reposition frequency during the work and (b) doorway / elevator constraints in the facility. Mast lifts win when both factors weigh against scissor lifts.
Order or request a quote
Pricing, delivery, and dealer information for the Safelift MA50-R on the Safelift Sweden AB main site. Site visits and demo programmes available across Europe.