Savaria K2 Plus
stairlift
400 lb at home, a seat that adjusts out to 24¼ inches, and approval for commercial buildings. This is the lift for when capacity or seat width is the deciding factor, not a preference.
Installed and serviced across Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto and the GTA by our own technicians.
400 lb is one answer to four different questions.
Manufacturers quote a single headline figure, but the K2 Plus rating changes with the seat you pick and where the lift is going. Here is the whole picture, so nobody finds out after signing.
| Seat | In a home | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Plus seat Arms adjust up to 24¼ in | 400 lb | 350 lb |
| L seat Arms adjust up to 20 in | 350 lb | 350 lb |
Add the flip-up rail - the option for a door close to the bottom of the stairs - and any configuration is capped at 350 lb. If you need the full 400 lb, we solve the doorway a different way.
Four and a quarter inches of extra seat
The Plus seat adjusts out to 24¼ inches between the armrests. The L seat stops at 20 inches, which is what the standard K2 offers. That gap is the entire reason this model exists, and it is felt every single time somebody sits down.
Plus seat
The reason to buy this model. It is the only seat in our straight range that carries 400 lb at home, and the extra width is what makes a daily ride comfortable rather than tolerable.
L seat
The same seat width as the standard K2, on the heavier duty K2 Plus carriage. Worth choosing if you want the sturdier lift but the staircase cannot spare the extra width.
Both seats are easy-clean vinyl, both have width-adjustable arms, and we set the width to the person during installation rather than shipping a fixed size.
Rated for places of worship and small offices.
Most residential stairlifts are not permitted in a public building. Savaria builds the K2 Plus to withstand demanding use in commercial spaces, and where local code permits we can install it in a church hall, a clinic, a small professional office or a shared entrance.
Commercial installs carry a 350 lb rating and add an emergency stop button on the chair. Tell us the setting when you book and we confirm the code position for your address before quoting.
What comes as standard
Nothing on this list is an upgrade. Note the continuous charging in particular: on the standard K2 that is a paid option, and here it is included.
Continuous charging
Continuous charging along the whole rail using standard household power, so the chair charges wherever it sits.
Call stations
Two radio frequency call stations, plus a toggle switch on the armrest.
Swivel and lock seat
Swivel and lock seat, so you get on and off facing the landing rather than the stairs.
Obstacle sensors
Obstacle sensors on the carriage and the footrest stop the chair if it meets an obstruction.
Safety hardware
Retractable seat belt, anti-slip footrest and an overspeed brake.
LED status lights
LED status lights that tell a technician what is wrong before they arrive.
Finish
Easy-clean vinyl seat, neutral carriage, stainless steel gear rack and a white rail.
Mounting
Installs on either side of a straight-run staircase, fixed to the treads rather than your wall.
Savaria K2 or K2 Plus?
They share a drive system, a speed, a travel distance and a warranty. Four things differ, and each one can decide it for you.
| Savaria K2 | K2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity at home | 350 lb | 400 lb with the Plus seat |
| Commercial use | Residential only | Yes, 350 lb, where code permits |
| Seat width | Arms to 20 in | Arms to 24¼ in, or 20 in |
| Folded width | 10¾ in | 13½ in |
| In use | 21½ in | 25½ in |
| Charging | Top and bottom of the rail | Continuous along the rail |
| Emergency stop | Optional | Included on commercial installs |
| Outdoor package | Available | Indoor only |
K2 Plus specifications
Manufacturer figures, from the Savaria K2 Plus brochure.
Commercial installation is subject to local code. Maximum capacity is 350 lb with the flip-up rail. Some additional running clearance may be required by local code, which we check when we measure.
Dimensions
Savaria's drawing carries three callouts without labels, listed above as printed rather than guessed at. Several dimensions also vary with the angle of your staircase, which is one more reason we measure before quoting.
Choose the K2 Plus if
- You need more than 350 lb of capacity at home
- A standard 20 inch seat is too narrow to be comfortable
- The lift is going into a church, clinic, office or shared entrance
Look elsewhere if
- Your staircase is narrow - the K2 folds to 10¾ in
- The steps are outdoors - see the Handicare 1000
- You want powered swivel and footrest - see the 1100
What a K2 Plus costs, and who helps pay
Staircase length, which seat you choose, and whether the install is residential or commercial. Those are the three things that move the number, so we quote after measuring rather than before.
Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's ADP. Any company that tells you otherwise is wrong. Here is what does apply.
Home and Vehicle Modification
The Home and Vehicle Modification Program is the most common route for a stairlift in Ontario.
Programs of Choice
Programs of Choice coverage for veterans and their families.
Workplace injury
Billed directly to your claim where the need follows a workplace injury.
Federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit
The federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit may offset part of an eligible enduring home renovation when CRA eligibility rules fit. It is not an Ontario credit.
Confirmed by ODSP
ODSP may help with eligible disability-related needs. Eligibility and available benefits are confirmed by ODSP.
Monthly options
Extended health plans sometimes contribute. Ask us about monthly payment options.
Savaria K2 Plus questions
What is the weight capacity of the Savaria K2 Plus?
400 lb (182 kg) for residential use with the Plus seat, and 350 lb (159 kg) in commercial settings. With the L seat it is 350 lb either way, and adding the flip-up rail caps any configuration at 350 lb.
What is the difference between the Savaria K2 and the K2 Plus?
Four things: capacity at home (350 lb against 400 lb), seat width (arms to 20 in against 24¼ in), setting (residential only against commercial approved), and footprint (folds to 10¾ in against 13½ in). Both share the rack and pinion drive, 15 ft/min speed, 32 ft travel and a 36-month parts warranty.
Can the K2 Plus be installed in a church or a small office?
Yes, where local code permits. Savaria rates it as robust enough for demanding use in public buildings such as places of worship and small professional offices. Commercial installs carry the 350 lb rating and include an emergency stop button on the chair. Tell us the setting when you book so we can confirm the code position for your address.
How wide is the Plus seat?
The armrests adjust out to 24¼ inches, against 20 inches on the L seat and on the standard K2. We set the width to the person during installation rather than shipping one fixed size.
How much does a Savaria K2 Plus cost in Ontario?
It depends on the length of your staircase, which seat you choose, and whether the install is residential or commercial. You get a written price at the free in-home assessment with no obligation. Call 905 451-7743 to book a visit anywhere in the GTA.
How much room does it take on the stairs?
13½ inches (34.3 cm) folded, 25½ inches (64.8 cm) in use. That is about three inches more than the standard K2 folded, so on a narrow staircase we measure carefully and will tell you honestly if the K2 is the better fit.
Does the K2 Plus work during a power failure?
Yes. It is battery operated with continuous charging along the rail, so the chair charges wherever it sits and can be used several times during an outage. On the standard K2 continuous charging is a paid option; here it is included.
How steep a staircase can it handle?
30 to 55 degrees, with up to 32 ft of travel, on either side of a straight-run staircase. Anything with a turn or a landing needs a curved stairlift instead.
Is the K2 Plus covered by ADP?
No. Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's Assistive Devices Program, whatever you may read elsewhere. March of Dimes, Veterans Affairs, WSIB, ODSP, IFHP and the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit when CRA eligibility rules fit are the routes that do apply, and we complete the paperwork with you.
Who installs and services it?
Our own technicians, from Brampton. We are an authorized Savaria dealer, and Savaria is headquartered in Brampton as well, minutes from our showroom. The 36-month parts warranty terms that apply to you are confirmed in writing with your quote.
K2 Plus installation across the GTA
We install and service the K2 Plus from our Brampton showroom at Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive. Savaria is headquartered in Brampton as well, minutes from our showroom, which keeps parts and support close by. Same technicians for the assessment, the install and every service call afterwards.
If the K2 Plus is not the one
Five other straight models, or see all six compared side by side.
Book a free K2 Plus assessment
We measure the staircase, check the width against the seat you need, confirm the capacity that applies, and leave you a written price. No charge for the visit, no pressure afterwards.