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Acorn 130 vs Acorn 180
Acorn documents the 130 for a straight staircase and the 180 for a curved one, each with its own manufacturer capacity. The figure for the curved rail does not apply to the straight model. Ask the installer which configuration your staircase needs.
Documented differences
Straight versus curved staircase configuration
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| Attribute | Acorn 130 | Acorn 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Model identity | Acorn 130 Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | Acorn 180 Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. |
| Manufacturer capacity | 280 lb Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | 265 lb Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. |
| Staircase configuration | Straight Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | Curved Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. |
Acorn 130
Acorn lists the 130 on its straight-stairlift page with a maximum capacity of 280 lb.
When these facts help
Compare the straight-staircase model and capacity with the exact lift in your proposal.
What they cannot establish
A manufacturer capacity figure does not show that a lift suits a person or staircase.
Acorn 180
Acorn lists the 180 on its curved-stairlift page with a maximum capacity of 265 lb.
When these facts help
Compare the curved-staircase model and capacity with the exact lift in your proposal.
What they cannot establish
A curved-rail figure does not apply to the straight model. Capacity alone does not establish personal suitability.
Before requesting a proposal
Ask the installer for the drawing, configuration and written terms for your home. These source documents do not establish personal suitability, installed cost or the work your home needs.
Use the home accessibility planning checklist, then browse all documented product comparisons.
Sources and scope
Source dates describe when we read the documents. We have not tested these products.
Acorn Stairlifts: Acorn 130
Straight Stairlift, Acorn 130.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
Acorn 130
Acorn Stairlifts: Specifications
Straight Stairlift, Specifications.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
Maximum capacity | 280lbs | 127kg
Acorn Stairlifts: Acorn 180
Curved Stairlift, Acorn 180.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
Acorn 180
Acorn Stairlifts: Specifications
Curved Stairlift, Specifications.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
Maximum capacity | 265lbs | 120kg
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