What weight can these lifts handle?
Capacity is 125, 175, or 400 pounds depending on the model. PEL-100 models carry 125 lb, PEL-88 models carry 175 lb, and the PEL-400S series carries 400 lb. Choose by the heaviest load you actually lift rather than a typical one, since capacity is fixed per model and cannot be increased with attachments.
How high do they lift, and are shorter versions available?
Raised height is either 57" or 72" on standard models. The PEL-88 is 57", the PEL-100 is 72", and the 400 lb series is offered in both. Keg lift versions are lower: PEL-400S-57-D3-KEG reaches 37" and PEL-400S-72-D3-KEG reaches 52". Lowered height and footprint are not listed here, so confirm those against your aisle and doorway clearances.
What power do they need?
All powered models run on 24VDC. Standard units are hand-operated, and two control upgrades are listed: push button control (PEL-2PB, $131.85) and remote control (PEL-RRC, $979.63). Amp draw, charging arrangement, and plug type are not part of this specification data, so verify those details before you plan an outlet or charging location.
What attachments are available?
Attachments are sold separately from the lift itself. The listed options are the pail lifter (PEL-PL-5, $104.91), single spindle ($107.92), double spindle ($152.43), V-block ($169.66), pail dumper ($420.12), reel rotator ($456.40), and conveyor with brake ($717.04). A customer-installed 400S keg lifter kit is $137.08. These specs do not state which attachment fits which base model.
Can the lift return to the same height every time?
Yes, through the indexing options. Height index packages provide 4 setpoints (PEL-INDEX-4) or 21 setpoints (PEL-INDEX-21), both $2,195.60. Vestil also builds dedicated auto height indexer models: PEL-88S-D3-AHI at $4,747.38, PEL-100S-D3-AHI at $4,866.57, and 400-series units at $7,044.10 for 57" and $7,274.20 for 72". These suit repetitive pick-and-place work at fixed levels.
What is the difference between the aluminum and steel models?
The listed difference is column material and price; capacity and raised height match within each pair. Aluminum PEL-88A-D3 is $2,866.30 against $2,892.49 for steel PEL-88S-D3, while aluminum PEL-100A-D3 is $3,348.28 against $2,899.06 for steel. The 400-series and auto height indexer models are steel only. All are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing with a 1-year limited warranty.
