PVE pneumatic elevators
PVE37: the two-passenger pneumatic elevator
Thirty-seven inches across, room for two people or one with a walker, and a fold-down seat if you want it. It is the size we recommend first for most homes, and the photos here are one of our own installs.
At a glance
| Capacity | 450 lb, two passengers |
|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 37 in |
| Inside the cab | About 29.5 in between the columns, 79 in tall |
| Entrance | 20.5 in opening |
| Stops | 2 to 5, up to 50 ft of total rise |
| Speed | Up to 40 ft per minute |
| Power | 220V single phase; breaker size on the electrical sheet |
| Construction | Floor opening and a circuit; no pit, shaft, or machine room |
| Installation | 2 to 4 days on site |
| Options | Fold-down seat, acoustic package, split unit, custom colors |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer, plus our 1 year service warranty |
Why the PVE37
The size we recommend first
Two people, or one with a walker or a small transport chair. It handles how most households actually use an elevator.
A seat when you want one
The fold-down seat turns it into a seated ride for anyone who tires standing.
Still a small footprint
Thirty-seven inches across. It sits beside a staircase or in a foyer without taking over the room.
Light construction, short project
A floor opening and a circuit, then two to four days of installation. Most PVE37s are riding within a few weeks of delivery.
PVE37 documents and drawings
The manufacturer's spec sheet, installation and electrical requirements, door and stop drawings, and the user manual, hosted here so the links keep working. Hand them to your builder or electrician.
Each one opens in a new tab or downloads, depending on your phone or computer.
- PVE37 technical specifications
- PVE37 installation requirements
- PVE37 electrical requirements
- PVE37 door dimensions
- PVE37 balcony installation drawings
- PVE37 user manual (2024)
- PVE home elevator brochure (2026)
- Color chart
- Door opening configurations
- Split-unit planning guide
- PVE37 installation drawings by number of stops2 stop, PDF, 53 KB3 stop, PDF, 60 KB4 stop, PDF, 67 KB5 stop, PDF, 75 KB
The PVE37 in place
Our install: the foyer 
Our install: the upper landing 
Our install: the upper stop and door 
Our install: from the dining room 
With a walker 
In a traditional home 
With the fold-down seat
Straight answers
Questions we hear every week
Does a walker fit?
Yes. A standard folding walker and its user fit the PVE37, which is the main reason we recommend it over the PVE30 for anyone planning ahead. A wheelchair does not; that is the PVE52.
Two passengers, really?
Two adults standing. With the fold-down seat, one seated rider and one standing companion.
How much floor space does it take?
The tube is 37 inches across. The installation requirements sheet gives the finished floor opening and the clearances around it, and the door dimension drawing shows the door swing.
How long from order to riding?
Usually six to ten weeks, most of it lead time on the unit. The installation itself is two to four days once the floor opening is cut and the circuit is in.
What does a PVE37 cost?
In the same neighborhood as the PVE Cube and well under a traditional elevator with a hoistway. The number of stops, finish options, and site work set the price, so we quote after a visit.
Is the PVE37 the right size for your home?
Call and tell us who will ride it and where it would go. We will come measure, talk through the three sizes, and leave a written price. The drawings in the documents section of this page are ready to hand to your builder or electrician.