Hydraulic elevators are heavy-duty elevators built for frequent, long-term use. They also have an ultra-smooth ride quality and are typically very quiet. They are one of the best elevators for durability, larger weight capacities, and serving a higher number of floors.

Since this type of elevator can travel down by simply opening a control valve and pull from gravity it is also what makes them efficient in the use of power. They can even be lowered by battery backup in the event of a power failure with automatic operation. Hydraulic elevators can serve up to 6 stops or 50′ of travel and are available in a wide variety of cab styles with different

They are less expensive to install than other elevator types. Occupy less space in a building, requiring almost 10% less area for the lift shaft than other elevating means. Do not require a separate machine room. Similarly, overhead structural requirements are not required