DATA CENTRE INSTALLATION & HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Server Lifters for Data Centres & Server Rooms
Move, position and install heavy servers and IT equipment more safely with specialist server lifting equipment supplied by Data Room Direct.
From compact manual lifters to battery-powered and heavy-duty models, we can help identify a suitable solution around the equipment weight, required lift height, rack arrangement and access available on site.
Manual & powered options • Data centre and comms-room applications • Project-specific quotations
Take the strain out of server installation
Servers, UPS equipment and other rack-mounted hardware can be awkward and heavy to manoeuvre. A purpose-designed server lifter can support equipment while it is moved into position and aligned with a 19-inch rack, reducing reliance on manual lifting during installation and maintenance.
There is no single lifter for every job. DRD can help narrow the choice based on your load, lift height, aisle width, rack position and whether a manual or powered lifting mechanism is preferred.
Manual Server Lifters
A practical option for moving and positioning IT equipment where a powered lift is not required.
- Suitable for server-room and data-centre use.
- Manual lifting operation.
- Options selected around load and working height.
Battery Operated Server Lifters
Powered lifting helps with controlled positioning of equipment during rack installation and removal.
- Battery-operated lifting mechanism.
- Useful for repeated equipment moves.
- Models available for different load requirements.
Slim-Line HD Server Lifts
Heavy-duty powered server lifting equipment for larger or heavier IT loads where additional capacity is required.
- Designed for demanding IT handling applications.
- Slim-line format for data-centre environments.
- Specification checked against your equipment and access.
Slim-Line Lite Server Lifts
A more compact battery-powered option for suitable server and IT equipment handling applications.
- Powered lift assistance.
- Compact format.
- Suitable model confirmed from project details.
Genie GL Server Lifts
Portable Genie GL lifting equipment is available in standard-base and counterweight configurations for different access and lifting requirements.
- GL-4: up to 227kg load capacity and 1.30m lift height.
- GL-8: up to 181kg load capacity and 2.50m lift height.
- GL-10 counterweight model: up to 159kg and 3.01m lift height.
Server lifter range at a glance
The figures below are a guide to the available families. Exact capacity can change with model, lift height and platform configuration, so we will confirm the final specification before quotation.
| Range | Operation | Typical capacity | Maximum lift height | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Server Lifters | Manual Easy Winch | 85kg, 140kg or 200kg | Up to 1605mm | General server and IT equipment handling without batteries or charging |
| Classic Battery Lifters | Battery powered | Models from 80kg up to 400kg | Up to 1760mm | Powered lifting for regular data-centre installation work |
| Slim-Line Lite | Battery powered | Up to 90kg | Up to 1757mm | Compact powered handling where manoeuvrability is important |
| Slim-Line HD | Battery powered | Up to 285kg | Up to 2110mm | Heavy equipment and higher rack positions |
| Genie GL | Manual | Up to 227kg | Up to 3.01m | High-level lifting and versatile material handling |
Lead times: confirmed with quotation once the required model and configuration are known.
NOT SURE WHICH MODEL?
Tell us what you need to lift
You do not need to know the server lifter model before contacting us. Send the approximate equipment weight, dimensions, required installation height and any aisle or access restrictions. If you have the server or rack make/model, include that too.
We can then help identify the appropriate type before quoting.
Choosing a server lifter
1. Load
Tell us the maximum equipment weight and, where possible, its dimensions.
2. Lift height
Confirm the highest rack position or approximate height the equipment needs to reach.
3. Access
Share aisle widths, doorways, raised-floor considerations or other restrictions that could affect manoeuvring.
4. Application
Let us know whether this is for a one-off installation, regular server changes or a wider data-centre project.
Common questions
Can you help choose the correct server lifter?
Yes. Send us the equipment weight, required lift height and information about the rack and access available. An outline is enough to start.
Do you supply both manual and powered server lifters?
Yes. The available range includes manual and battery-operated lifting options, including heavy-duty models.
Can server lifters be used for equipment other than servers?
Potentially, subject to the equipment dimensions, weight, stability and the lifter specification. Tell us what you need to move and we will review the application before quoting.
Are prices shown online?
We treat server lifters as a specification-led product. Contact us with the application details so we can quote the appropriate model rather than steering you towards the wrong unit on price alone.
SPEAK TO DATA ROOM DIRECT
Request a server lifter quote
Send us the equipment weight, approximate dimensions, required lift height, rack details and site location. If some details are not known yet, send what you have and we will help from there.
For drawings, photographs or equipment specifications, email info@dataroomdirect.com.
