Mackworth 180 Electric Leg Mobile Hoist

The Mackworth 180 Mobile Hoist is a robust, reliable, and easy‑to‑use full‑body patient lifting hoist designed to deliver safe, comfortable transfers in care homes, hospitals, and home‑care environments. With a 180kg safe working load, smooth powered lifting, and optional electric leg opening, the Mackworth 180 provides exceptional versatility for carers while ensuring maximum comfort and dignity for the user.

Engineered for everyday use, this hoist offers outstanding manoeuvrability, a stable low‑profile base, and compatibility with a wide range of universal, hammock, toileting, and bathing slings. Whether transferring from bed to chair, wheelchair to commode, or supporting complex care needs, the Mackworth 180 delivers dependable performance with minimal effort.

Key Features & Benefits

• 180kg Safe Working Load — suitable for a wide range of users, including those with higher support needs.
• Powered Lifting Mechanism — ensures smooth, controlled transfers with minimal strain on carers.
• Electric Leg Opening Option — allows effortless positioning around wheelchairs, recliners, and beds.
• Compact, Easy‑Manoeuvre Design — ideal for tight spaces in care homes and domestic settings
• Wide Sling Compatibility — works with universal, hammock, toileting, and mesh bathing slings.
• Emergency Stop & Lowering Systems — essential safety features for peace of mind.
• Low‑Profile Base — fits easily under most beds and furniture.
• Rechargeable Battery System — long‑lasting power with simple plug‑in charging.

Ideal For

• Care homes
• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centres
• Home‑care environments
• Users requiring full‑body lifting support

Who is the Mackworth 180 Hoist Suitable For

• Individuals with limited or no weight‑bearing ability Ideal for users who cannot stand safely, even with assistance.
• People with long‑term mobility conditions Including MS, MND, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and advanced arthritis.
• Users recovering from surgery or injury Particularly after hip, knee, or spinal procedures where full support is required.
• Individuals with neurological conditions Such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or brain injury, where controlled lifting is essential.
• People who require full‑body slings The hoist works with universal, hammock, toileting, and bathing slings
• Users who need floor‑to‑bed lifting The Mackworth 180 can safely lift someone who has fallen, when used with the correct sling.
• Care environments with varied furniture layouts The electric leg option makes it suitable for tight spaces, wheelchairs, recliners, and profiling beds.

Why Choose the Mackworth 180?

The Mackworth 180 is designed to offer maximum safety, minimal effort, and long‑term reliability. Its electric leg option makes it especially valuable in environments with varied furniture layouts, while its strong lifting performance ensures it can support users with complex mobility needs.

For care providers, it reduces manual handling strain and supports compliance with LOLER and safe‑moving‑and‑handling best practice. For users, it provides a secure, dignified, and comfortable lifting experience.