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Best Drywall Lifts

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Pro-Series
Drywall and Panel Hoist
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Bottom Line

A quality drywall lift that makes it easy to hang drywall, even by yourself.

Pros

This easy to assemble lift has a 150 pound weight capacity and lifts up to 11' for ceilings and 16' for walls. Holds drywall panels up to 4' by 16'. Solid and sturdy steel construction and easy to crank.

Cons

More expensive than other brands with similar lifting abilities.

Troy
Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist
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Bottom Line

An easy to use drywall lift that safely lifts drywall panels without the need for extra help.

Pros

Reaches up to 11' for ceilings and 15' for walls. Brake keeps the lift in place along with rubberized feet. Easy to use.

Cons

Instructions for assembling the lift are just OK.

Best Bang for the Buck
Best Choice Products
Drywall Lift
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Bottom Line

A drywall lift that does the job while being much more affordable than professional lifts.

Pros

Handles up to 150 pounds and 4' x 16' drywall sheets. Maximum lift height for ceilings is 11'. Easy to assemble.

Cons

The wheels are difficult to move and the unit itself can be a little wobbly.

Red Line
Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist
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Bottom Line

Lifts the same height and and width as other brands but for a lower price.

Pros

Made of sturdy steel that can hold a drywall sheet of up to 4' x 16'. Reaches up to 11' high for ceilings. Able to assemble and disassemble easily without tools.

Cons

The cable needs to be guided to stay on track while winding.

ARKSEN
Drywall Panel Lift
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Bottom Line

An affordable drywall lift with many of the same features as other brands, but quality varies.

Pros

Lifts panels up to 11' high for flat ceilings and 13' for walls. Easy to assemble with a weight limit of 150 pounds.

Cons

Welding on the metal parts can be sloppy and it’s not as durable as other brands.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 25 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 302 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Jennifer
      Jennifer
      Writer
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Pro-Series

    Drywall and Panel Hoist

    Pro-Series

    Drywall and Panel Hoist

    A quality drywall lift that makes it easy to hang drywall, even by yourself.
    $377
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    Troy

    Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist

    Troy

    Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist

    An easy to use drywall lift that safely lifts drywall panels without the need for extra help.
    $189
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    Best Choice Products

    Drywall Lift

    Best Choice Products

    Drywall Lift

    A drywall lift that does the job while being much more affordable than professional lifts.
    $149
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    Red Line

    Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist

    Red Line

    Professional Drywall and Panel Hoist

    Lifts the same height and and width as other brands but for a lower price.
    $169
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    ARKSEN

    Drywall Panel Lift

    ARKSEN

    Drywall Panel Lift

    An affordable drywall lift with many of the same features as other brands, but quality varies.
    $129