Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist
The Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist is a compact, robust and easy-to-use mobile patient hoist designed to support safe and comfortable transfers in home care and professional healthcare environments. With an impressive 180kg safe working load, it is suitable for transferring users between beds, chairs and other seating.
The Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist features an innovative tool-free folding mechanism, allowing the hoist to be folded quickly for convenient transportation and storage. The electrically operated leg opening makes positioning easier while helping to reduce physical strain on carers. Its wide lifting range of 47cm to 178cm provides flexibility for a variety of transfer situations.
A curved spreader bar helps maintain patient comfort and eye contact during transfers, while the magnetic handset provides simple and convenient operation. Large braked castors and an ergonomic push handle make the hoist easy to manoeuvre, even in confined areas.
The Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist also includes emergency stop and manual lowering functions, a lightweight lithium-ion battery and maintenance monitoring to support safe servicing and LOLER compliance.
Features
- Available VAT Exemption: Please fill out a form in checkout.
- Delivery/installation is available.
- Supports a patient and sling weight of up to 180kg.
- Folds quickly without tools, making it easier to transport and store.
- Electric leg opening allows the chassis legs to be adjusted easily for improved positioning.
- Provides a lifting range from 47cm to 178cm for versatile patient transfers.
- Curved spreader bar is designed to improve patient comfort while helping carers maintain eye contact.
- Convenient magnetic handset can be positioned on the hoist for easy access.
- Lightweight, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery designed for a long operating life.
- Includes an emergency stop and manual emergency lowering function.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist |
| Maximum User Weight | 180kg |
| Minimum Lifting Height | 47cm |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 178cm |
| Overall Width – Legs Closed | 65cm |
| Internal Leg Width | 48.8–112cm |
| Overall Length | Approx. 133cm |
| Base Height | 12cm |
| Ground Clearance | 2.6cm |
| Turning Diameter | 143cm |
| Product Weight | 41.8kg |
| Weight Without Spreader Bar | 40.2kg |
| Noise Level | Less than 55dB(A) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Operation | Electrically powered lifting and leg opening |
| Folding | Tool-free folding mechanism |
| Service Life | 10 years |
| Warranty – Structure & Actuator | 5 years |
| Warranty – Control Box & Remote | 2 years |
| Warranty – Battery | 1 year |
Delivery
Delivery Option 1. Standard Kerbside Delivery 1-2 working days
Kerbside delivery within 48-72 hours
Delivery Option 2. Delivery & Installation 5-7 working days
Following your purchase of this service, a professional installation engineer will arrive at your chosen location and efficiently install your Drive DeVilbiss Samsoft Elite 180 Hoist , ensuring that all functionality and components are operational. The engineer also provides you with a demonstration and guidance on how to use your equipment properly, ensuring that you can provide the appropriate level of care effectively and safely. When we leave, we take any unnecessary packaging away with us.
For any general enquiries on this product, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service team on 01925 386385 who will be able to address any questions you have. For more information about Tiacare delivery please click here.


















