The Symmetry Hybrid Elevator
A hybrid lift that looks and rides like an elevator.
The Best of Both Worlds: Elevator Style, Platform Lift Classification
The Symmetry Hybrid looks and feels like a full elevator—swing doors, a finished wood or metal interior, handrails, and elevator-style controls—but operates as a vertical platform lift, which means simpler permitting and a more accessible price point.
It’s the ideal solution for Florida homeowners and business owners who want the elevator experience without the cost and complexity of a commercial system.
Key Specifications
- Installation: Indoor
- Rated load: 750 lbs, 950 lbs, 1000 lbs
- Power supply: 208/230VAC/30A/1 PH Drive, 115VAC/15A/1 PH Lighting
- Speed: 30 FPM
- Min headroom: 94″ when using a standard 7’0″ Interior car height
- Lift pit: 6″ Minimum, 8″ preferred
- Drive system: Hydraulic
- Max travel: 168″
- Max number of stops: 6
- Lift controls: Constant Pressure (Hold to Run)
- Motor Power: 3 HP
- Machine room: Machine room required
- Door configuration: Same side, Straight Through, 90 Degree
- Directives and standards: ASME A18.1
Built for Florida’s Homes, Renovations, and Small Commercial Properties
Florida homeowners and business owners who want genuine elevator-style access—but don’t need a full LULA or commercial passenger elevator—are exactly who the Hybrid is built for. Its wood interior options, full-height car, and swing landing doors make it a residential accessibility elevator alternative that holds its own aesthetically against the design of any Florida home.
Step Into the Symmetry Hybrid Experience
The Symmetry Hybrid is the alternative hybrid elevator solution for Florida homeowners and property owners who want elevator-quality aesthetics and ride comfort at a vertical platform lift price point. Let’s talk about your project.
Get the Full Symmetry Hybrid Specs and Brochures
The Hybrid bridges the gap between a traditional elevator and a platform lift, so if your project requires a fully enclosed cab experience with VPL-class installation requirements, you’ll find the technical details below. For projects where a purpose-built hoistway is already in the plans, the Symmetry Enclosed is worth comparing.
Specifying the Hybrid for a Residential or Commercial Project?
Access Lifts Florida works directly with architects, builders, and design firms to integrate the Symmetry Hybrid into new construction and renovation plans. Our team can advise on hydraulic drive layout, machine room placement, cab finish options, and code compliance — and coordinate installation timing directly with your GC so the Hybrid fits your build schedule, not the other way around.
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Looking to see completed Symmetry Hybrid installations? Visit our gallery for examples in Florida homes and properties.
The Preferred Symmetry Hybrid Installer Across Florida’s Coast
Homeowners, builders, and architects across Florida rely on Access Lifts Florida for clean Symmetry Hybrid elevator installations, dependable performance, and honest communication from start to finish.
Specialized Product Expertise
Our team understands the layout and engineering requirements specific to the Symmetry Hybrid — from hydraulic drive configuration and machine room planning to cab finish coordination and code compliance.
Florida-Focused Installation Experience
We plan every installation around the realities of Florida construction: coastal building codes, stilted structures, new builds, and high-end remodels from the Keys to Martin County and Tampa to Marco Island.
Ongoing Service and Long-Term Support
Access Lifts Florida maintains the equipment we install. Our technicians provide continued reliability and service support long after your Symmetry Hybrid is up and running.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Symmetry Hybrid different from a standard VPL?
A standard vertical platform lift is functional but open—no full enclosure, no landing doors, minimal interior finishes. The Symmetry Hybrid changes that. It’s installed in a shaft, uses swing doors on every landing, and features a full-height interior car that can be finished in wood or metal with handrails and elevator-style fixtures.
It’s a hybrid lift that looks and rides like an elevator while still being classified as a VPL under ASME A18.1.
What are the Symmetry Hybrid elevator VPL specifications?
The Hybrid carries up to 1,000 lbs (750 lbs and 950 lbs options also available), travels up to 168 inches, supports up to 6 stops, and runs at 30 FPM on a hydraulic drive. It requires a 6-inch minimum pit (8 inches preferred), a machine room, and a minimum headroom of 94 inches when using a standard 7-foot interior car height.
What interior finish options are available?
The Hybrid car can be finished in wood or metal, with a range of fixture styles for the car operating panel, landing controls, and handrails. Wood panel options including birch and maple are available with custom stain choices. Fixtures are available in brushed stainless steel and other finishes. The result is a wood interior hybrid lift that looks and functions like a traditional residential elevator.
Does the Symmetry Hybrid elevator require a machine room?
Yes. Unlike several other products in the Cibes Symmetry lineup, the Hybrid requires a dedicated machine room. Our team confirms machine room dimensions and placement requirements during the planning and evaluation process.
Is the Symmetry Hybrid hold-to-run?
Yes. The Hybrid operates on a constant pressure (hold-to-run) system—the button must be held during travel. This is standard for ASME A18.1 vertical platform lifts regardless of their interior configuration.