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Acorn 130 vs Bruno Elan SRE-5000
Both makers document a straight-staircase model and print a maximum capacity. Acorn lists 280 lb for the 130, and Bruno lists 300 lb for the Elan SRE-5000. Read each figure beside its source and date. Neither figure shows that a lift suits a particular person or staircase, and no model is ranked here.
Documented differences
Documented identity and manufacturer capacity for a straight staircase
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| Attribute | Acorn 130 | Bruno Elan SRE-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Model identity | Acorn 130 Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | MODEL NUMBER: SRE-5000 Bruno Independent Living Aids source. Read October 23, 2026. |
| Manufacturer capacity | 280 lb Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | 300 lb Bruno Independent Living Aids source. Read October 23, 2026. |
| Staircase configuration | Straight Acorn Stairlifts source. Read October 23, 2026. | Straight rail Bruno Independent Living Aids 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.
Bruno Elan SRE-5000
Bruno identifies the Elan as model SRE-5000 in its technical specification and prints a rated load.
When these facts help
Compare the straight-rail model identity and rated load with the exact lift in your proposal.
What they cannot establish
A rated load does not show that a lift suits a person or staircase.
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
Bruno Independent Living Aids: MODEL NUMBER: SRE-5000
SRE-5000 Elan Straight Rail Stairlift Technical Specifications, MODEL NUMBER: SRE-5000.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
MODEL NUMBER: SRE-5000
Bruno Independent Living Aids: RATED LOAD
SRE-5000 Elan Straight Rail Stairlift Technical Specifications, RATED LOAD.
Publication date: not captured. Read October 23, 2026.
RATED LOAD: 300 lb. (136 kg) maximum
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