Car & Chassis
Track Rail
Below Grade Motor Room
Below Grade Pit
Landing Area
*Sample system shown. Each Hill Hiker® hillside lift system is custom designed and configured. Motor room structures, pit structures, landings and fencing if needed are typically provided by others.
Hill Hiker® Commercial Inclined Elevator System
Our commercial & industrial elevator systems are engineered to withstand the rigors of heavy use, and the challenges of adverse environments. We use our years of industry knowledge and experience to help provide our clients with the highest quality, safest and most reliable solutions custom made to meet their specific needs.
Quality | Safety | Reliability
Hill Hiker, Inc. is the market leader in commercial and industrial systems with more experience and product options to meet your needs than anyone else. Our experienced team of project managers, design partners, in-house fabricators, assemblers and factory service technicians will ensure your project runs smooth.
Design | Manufacture | Install | Service
Vast Capacities
Hill Hiker® commercial & industrial incline elevator lifts and funicular trams provide a convenient way to transport customers, employees, visitors, guests, material and equipment safely up and down steep inclines.
- ADA wheelchair compatibility options
- Provide easy and safe access for elderly and/or physically challenged individuals, small children, employees, guests, etc.
- Applications such as resorts, parks, golf courses, apartments, condos, shared housing, hotels, restaurants, camps, schools, dam and hydro facilities, marine loading docks, etc.
Featured Projects
Quality Materials & Components
Hill Hiker, Inc. prides itself on using only high quality, long lasting components. We strive to make our systems the most reliable and well built on the market. We are confident if you ask around and compare our systems, including each individual component, you will find out why we lead the industry.
Here are a few highlights based on a standard commercial / industrial system:
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Drive
- Industrial strength outdoor rated worm to worm gearboxes
- 3hp to 20hp outdoor rated industrial strength motors with integrated brakes
- Solid SS through shafts and grooved drums
- Double cable / wire rope drive systems
Car
- Full enclosed commercial car – many design options (note- open car design may be available depending on local regulation)
- Poly-carbonate walls & ADA non-slip flooring
- Composite wood or ipe Brazilian hardwood trim & seats boards
Electronics
- UL certified & tested control panels
- NEMA 4x or greater outdoor rated enclosures & components
- Variable speed (VFD) soft start/stop electric motor control package for smooth, quiet operation
- IP67 weather protection rated & ASME A17.5 elevator approved limit switches
- Traveling cable – cable reel or energy chain
- In-car lighting
- In-car emergency phone / communications
Structure
- Industrial grade outdoor rated material finishes – stainless steel, hot dipped galvanized and/or powder coat paint
- Superior captured rail track design
- Stainless steel bolts, shafts, springs, etc.
Safety
- Designed to meet or exceed ASME A17.1 5.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
- Double redundancy safeties design
- Over-speed governor safety brakes
- Slack / cut cable safety brakes
- Inspection mode
- Pit switches
- Door mechanical / electrical interlocks
- Over travel shut-off switches
- Spring buffer
- MCP (Maintenance Control Program) Included
- Etc. – for more see the FAQ page or Contact us
Options
- ADA wheelchair access options
- Capacity and car size options
- Seating options
- Car door options – exit/entry sides of cab, door type and function
- Keyless keypad & keyfob security options
- Multi stops (3+ stops)
- Self-leveling for curved track
- 304 or 316 Stainless Steel options
- Additional safety switches
- Matching landing gates
- Etc. – for more see the options page
Custom Design
Every Hill Hiker® is engineered, manufactured and installed using the highest quality materials & components based on:
Application Type & Local Building Code
- Commercial, Industrial, ADA Handicap, etc.
- Requirements vary depending on Country, State/Province and City
Site Terrain & Local Climate
- Length & angle of hillside, access to hillside, soil type, vegetation level, etc.
- Proximity to corrosive salt water, seismic zone, rain, snow, heat, etc.
Motor Drive Type & Capacity Requirments
- Winding drum or continuous loop traction systems
- Size of max load desired, in-cab floor space (square footage)
Aesthetic Preferences & Additional Options
- Car size, design and style, paint color or type of finish
- With the most customizable options on the market we put our clients first
Explore Options
Engineered for Safety
Hill Hiker® Outdoor Hillside Lift & Tram Systems are engineered to meet or exceed the strictest structural building codes and elevator safety standards in North America (ASME A17.1 5.4). With Handicap and ADA approved options.
We pride ourselves on doing things the right way. That means selling a fully engineered product backed by full product liability insurance and years of experience. We have a spotless safety record and always pull the required permits.
All our drawings are drafted in Revit 3D BIM Software. With our design partner we can provide wet stamped drawings and engineering in all 50 US States and most of the Providences of Canada. If you already have your own design professionals that’s no problem either. Check out some of our general downloads:
Drawings & Specs
Complete Process
There is a lot that goes into an outdoor elevator system from design and planning; to engineering and permitting; to manufacturing and shipping; to installation and inspection; to service and maintenance.
Hill Hiker, Inc. is your one-stop-shop with in-house sales, project management, manufacturing, installation and service capabilities. With over 27 years of experience, Hill Hiker, Inc. is here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Process
Built in the USA
Hill Hiker, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured inclined elevator manufacturer / supplier and installer. Manufacturing all of our products in Minnesota, USA and serving the world since 1997.
We specialize solely in outdoor hillside elevator systems and have the experience and know-how to solve the hardest incline access challenges. Learn more about our history and who we are:
About Us
Hill Hiker, Inc.
Other Guys
Engineered Design
Follows North American Elevator Safety Code - ASME A17.1 5.1
Maybe
Elevator License
Licensed Supplier and Installer in most of US (use certified partners or dealers in other areas)
Maybe
Insurance
Product Liability & Workers Comp
Maybe
Manufacturing & Installation
In-House Manufacturing & Factory Installation
Maybe
Service
Service Crews, Local Representatives, Factory Phone Support
Maybe
Experience
27 Years of Business with 580+ Projects in 14 Differnt Countries
Unlikley
Note – Comparison is based on observations made over the years and is by no means a complete list.
Note – Comparison is not between one specific competitor but many.
Company Comparison:
Engineered Design
Hill Hiker®:
Follows North American Elevator Safety Code - ASME A17.1 5.1
Follows North American Elevator Safety Code - ASME A17.1 5.1
Other Guys:
Maybe
Maybe
Elevator License
Hill Hiker®:Maybe
Insurance
Hill Hiker®:
Product Liability & Workers Comp
Product Liability & Workers Comp
Other Guys:
Maybe
Maybe
Manufacturing & Installation
Hill Hiker®:
In-House Manufacturing & Factory Installation
In-House Manufacturing & Factory Installation
Other Guys®:
Maybe
Maybe
Service
Hill Hiker®:
Service Crews, Local Representatives, Factory Phone Support
Service Crews, Local Representatives, Factory Phone Support
Other Guys:
Maybe
Maybe
Experience
Hill Hiker®:
27 Years in Business with 580+ Projects in 14 Differnt Countries
27 Years in Business with 580+ Projects in 14 Differnt Countries
Other Guys:
Unlikley
Unlikley
Note – Comparison is based on observations made over the years and is by no means a complete list.
Note – Comparison is not between one specific competitor but many.
