A hydraulic lift is a device for moving objects using force created by pressure on a liquid inside a cylinder that moves a piston upward. Incompressible oil is pumped into the cylinder, which forces the piston upward.

A hydraulic lift is a device used to move objects by applying force created through pressure on a liquid within a cylinder, which in turn moves a piston upward. Incompressible oil is pumped into the cylinder, causing the piston to rise. When a valve opens to release the oil, the piston descends due to gravitational force.

Make sure your hydraulic platform lift is kept in top condition by understanding how it works and recognising any differences before a problem occurs – or to decide which type of lift is the right one for your business or public building.