A hydraulic lift is a device for moving objects using force created by pressure on a liquid inside a cylinder that moves a piston upward. In compressible oil is pumped into the cylinder, which forces the piston upward.

Hydraulic lifts are used in a variety of different applications. They can be found in automotive, shipping, construction, waste removal, mining, and retail industries as they’re an effective means of raising and lowering people, goods, and equipment.

Hydraulic lifts are cheaper to install than other elevator types. They are highly effective with heavy loads, as the hydraulic power provides great lifting strength. There is no need for an overhead machine room.

Hydraulic elevators offer the following advantages:

1. Quicker to install than other elevator types
2. Less expensive to install and maintain ideal for transporting heavy
   loads
3. Occupy less space in a building
4. Option to have machine room–less configuration