Pollock shaftless elevator
Pollock Compact: the smallest real elevator for an existing home
One person, standing or on the fold-down seat, in a cab about 21 by 30 inches. It goes through a floor opening with no hoistway, pit, or machine room, and it fits where the other two sizes cannot.
At a glance
| Who rides | One person, standing or on the fold-down seat |
|---|---|
| Cab footprint | About 21 5/16 by 29 1/2 in (Harmar calls it Small) |
| Capacity | 500 lb |
| Stops | 2; standard travel up to about 165 in, extended to 189 in |
| Cabin heights | Short, standard, or tall; see the elevator drawing |
| Drive | Rope-suspension traction, about 16 ft per minute |
| Power | 115V, 20A dedicated circuit |
| Construction | Framed floor opening, a rail wall, and the circuit |
| Installation | 2 to 3 days on site |
| Warranty | 2 year limited parts, plus our 1 year service warranty |
Why the Pollock Compact
The smallest footprint
A Compact takes less floor than a closet. It fits beside a staircase, in a hall, or in the corner of a bedroom above a living room.
Same cab, smaller
Glass panels, LED lighting, the fold-down seat, the floor cover that rises with the cab. Nothing is left out except width.
One rider
Standing, or seated on the fold-down seat. For a walker or two people, step up to the Medium.
Light construction
A framed opening, a wall to carry the rails, and a kitchen-sized circuit. Then two to three days of installation.
Pollock Compact documents and drawings
The elevator drawing and floor opening drawing for this size, plus the brochure, options guide, what the builder prepares, and the installation guide, hosted here so the links keep working.
Each one opens in a new tab or downloads, depending on your phone or computer.
The Pollock in place
Compact cab, lower floor 
At the window 
The cover rises with the cab 
The display and call button 
Low threshold, no pit 
Our install, Jim Thorpe, PA
Straight answers
Questions we hear every week
Who is the Compact for?
One person who rides alone and can step into the cab, standing or using the fold-down seat. If a walker needs to come along, or two people ride together, the Medium is the right size. For a wheelchair, the Wheelchair cab.
How big is the floor opening?
Larger than the cab, to allow for the rails and the floor cover. The floor opening drawing gives the framed dimensions for your carpenter.
Does it still get the seat?
Yes. The fold-down seat is an option on every size.
What does the Compact cost?
It is the least expensive Pollock and the least expensive real elevator we install. Cabin height, door side, floor finish, and site work move the number, so we quote after a visit. Financing is available.
Is the Pollock Compact the right size for your home?
Call and tell us who will ride it and where it would go. We will come measure, check the floor and the wall, and leave a written price. The drawings in the documents section of this page are ready to hand to your builder.