Protégé
A durable, low-rise, low-profile wheelchair lift

A full-size platform with extra lift capacity
For those tight spaces where you want a premium lift with a full-sized platform, look no further than Ascension Protégé portable and permanent wheelchair lifts.
Quick specs
- Vertical Travel: Up to 42" (4" - 42")
- Lifting Capacity: 900 lbs.
- Required Space 52" W x 61" L
- ADA Compliant
- Lift up to 42”
- 900 lbs. lift capacity – industry-leading
- Innovative Safety Pan enhances user safety
- Portable lift model available – easy set-up and storage
- Low profile – no lift tower to interfere with sight lines
- 4 clear sides – panoramic view
- Quiet operation – ideal for offices, lobbies, schools, theaters, etc.
- Surface level entry – No ramp, demolition or pit required
- Perfect for Commercial or Residential applications
Vertical Travel | 4″-42″ |
Capacity | 900 lbs. |
Platform Size | 36″W x 54″L |
Lift Size | 47.63″W x 58.25″L |
Required Space | 51.63″W x 60.75″L |
Sound | 50-70 dB |
Color | Black (custom colors available) |
Materials | Steel, Aluminum and high impact thermoplastic windows |
Drive Train | Direct acting hydraulic drives |
.DWG Files
.PDF Files
.RFA Files
Permanent Specifications
This document outlines the Protege permanent specs following the standard architectural format of AS9283992.0323 and is fully compliant with all building codes and other things needed for the architect to spec with confidence.
Portable Specifications
This document outlines the Protege portable specs following the standard architectural format of AS9283992.0323 and is fully compliant with all building codes and other things needed for the architect to spec with confidence.
Product Brochure
This .PDF download gives you an overview of the entire product and color options available.
Comparison Table
PDF comparing differences between all of our Ascension Wheelchair Lifts.
Protege Options Brochure
This .PDF download gives you an overview of the entire product and color options available.
Choose any of the below options for your Protégé Lift:
- Auxiliary Lighting
- Battery Backup – Specification (PDF)
- Casters, Large (Portable only)
- Compression Tool Kit
- Custom Colors
- Electrical (230v, 50 or 60hz) (Portable only)
- Front Lowering Valve (Permanent only)
- Lift Cover (Portable only)
- Pit Switch (Permanent only)
- Power Gate, Lower
- Power Gate, Upper (Permanent only)
- Stage Guard
- Stanchion Package (Portable only)
- Two-way Communication (Permanent only)
- Under Platform safety pan (Permanent only)
- Universal Keys
- Upper Landing Gate (Permanent only)
- Window etching
- Outdoor Use Package


Simple. Beautiful. Reliable.
Ascension wheelchair lifts provide an elegant accessibility solution, in both portable and permanently-installed models, that require no excavation or demolition to install. Our lifts are designed and manufactured in the USA and come with an industry leading 10-year drive train warranty.
Protégé Demonstration Video
Watch the Ascension Protégé 5442 Demonstration video to see how easy it is to use this portable wheelchair lift.