A black wheelchair lift platform with a folding ramp, straps, and a mechanical arm on a white background.
Wheelchair lift deploying from a white van, showing the interior seat aligned with the vehicle's open side door.
A black wheelchair lift platform with a folding ramp, straps, and a mechanical arm on a white background.
Wheelchair lift deploying from a white van, showing the interior seat aligned with the vehicle's open side door.
Vehicle Lifts Hybrid Lifts

AL690 Side Door Hybrid Platform Lift

Maybe you’d rather transport your powerchair or shorter scooter towards the middle of your van—Harmar has the lift for you. The AL690 was designed to provide convenient side-loading into your van’s second-row seating, leaving your third-row seating and cargo area free. This also allows you full access to your vehicle’s backup camera!

  • The AL690 is optimal for virtually all powerchairs and scooters up to 275 lb.
  • Compatible with most minivans and vans.
  • This lift offers transportation for your mobility device inside your vehicle’s seating area, securing the powerchair or scooter with manual straps.

Assembled in the USA

Dealers in All 50 States

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  • Carries most standard power chairs and shorter scooters
  •  Weatherproof, remote hand control (wireless option available)
  •  No drilling required in most vehicles; connects to existing 2nd row seat hardware
  •  No powerchair or scooter modifications required
  • Third row seat spared in most applications
  •  Delivers powerchair or scooter close to driver or passenger door
  •  Works with most minivans and SUVs

Lifting Capacity275 lb
Accommodates
  • Manual wheelchairs
  • Power wheelchairs
  • Scooters
Installed Weight186 lb
Platform Size21.5″ to 29”
(adjustable width platform length 40″)
Headroom Requirement32″
Depth Requirement55″
Vertical Reach35″
PoweredFully powered
SecurementManual straps
Available Options
  • Battery pack
  • Self-tensioning straps
  • Custom adapters
  • Wireless remote

Looking for information on an older model? Contact Us for support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wondering what lift would work best for you? Here are a few key things to keep in mind as you make your decision. If you have other questions that aren’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Harmar products are available through any of Harmar’s authorized dealers located throughout the United States and around the world. It is imperative that you use a qualified Harmar dealer since they are professionals who are trained to install and service Harmar products for safe use. To find the Harmar Authorized Dealer in your area, just use our Dealer Locator.

Hitch-mounted lifts are rated as “easier” lifts to use because the lift does the work for you. Exit your mobility device, guide it onto the lift platform, and secure your mobility device to the lift. When ready, the lift can be operated with a switch, where it will raise your mobility device for travel. Because these lifts transport your scooter, powerchair, or manual wheelchair on the outer rear of your vehicle, your cargo space is untouched, allowing you to maintain full use of your vehicle’s interior.

Hybrid lifts are a mix of hitch and hoist lifts. Like hitch lifts, you must get off your scooter or powerchair and guide it onto the platform, then secure it with either four cam buckles or the hold-down bar. Then, much like hoist lifts, use the remote control to lift your powerchair or scooter into the rear cargo area in your vehicle. Because the hybrid lift is installed inside your vehicle, you’re able to maintain use of your backup camera and save space if parking in a garage.

Hoist lifts help transport your mobility device by hooking onto your scooter, powerchair, or manual wheelchair, and hoisting it into your vehicle’s cargo area. Because the hoist lift is installed inside your vehicle, you’re able to maintain use of your backup camera and save space if parking in a garage.


Harmar’s innovative Compatibility Calculator is the best in the industry. However, the Compatibility Calculator is only meant as a guide and will often return several results. Harmar’s authorized dealers will be able to discuss the various distinctions and confirm the proper lift for your specific need. Use our locator to find a dealer near you or contact us with any questions.

This depends on your vehicle and the type of lift that best fits your needs. Hitch-mounted lifts require a hitch to be added to your vehicle (if you don’t already have one installed). Hybrid and hoist lifts generally require little-to-no modifications, but may call for some drilling to the cargo area or truck bed floor in order to fasten/bolt the lifts into place.

Vehicle lifts get power from the vehicle’s battery. The lift is connected to the vehicle’s electrical system, allowing it to operate via controls inside or near the lift. Some lifts can also be powered by an independent battery system specifically for the lift, ensuring it remains functional even if the vehicle’s main battery is low or off.

All Harmar products are designed and tested to operate flawlessly for years of trouble-free use with very little maintenance. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for specific product maintenance schedules. We also recommend scheduling regular professional inspections with your Harmar dealer to identify and address any potential issues, ensuring the lift stays safe and reliable!

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Consult with a trusted Harmar representative to learn more about mobility and access solutions to ensure you find the right fit.