A straightforward, low‑maintenance and highly reliable stairlift — the Acorn 130 is a very popular choice.
✔ The world’s best‑selling stairlift for straight staircase installation
✔ Fast delivery and installation available on this model
✔ Includes a 12‑month warranty, with extended warranties available
✔ Our best‑selling reconditioned stairlift, refurbished by our specialist team — see how we do this here
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Read MoreThe Acorn 130 stairlift is designed for smooth, intuitive operation, offering low maintenance and high reliability. Its space‑efficient design makes it suitable for a variety of straight staircases, including compact layouts. It provides quiet and smooth travel along the staircase thanks to its supportive seating position and smooth start/stop function. The Acorn 130 is a very popular choice and is currently the world’s best‑selling straight stairlift.
The Acorn 130 travels on a slimline rail suitable for various lengths and gradients, custom‑built to suit the staircase layout. It attaches neatly to the stair treads with minimal disruption and can be installed on either the right or left‑hand side.
Fast delivery and installation within 1–3 working days from a FREE home survey is available on this model.
As standard, the Acorn stairlift includes a 12‑month warranty covering parts, labour and repairs. Extended warranties are also available.
Fully reconditioned: The Acorn stairlift undergoes a detailed refurbishment process where moving parts, electrics, batteries, outer casings and other components are reconditioned or replaced. It is fully serviced before installation, meeting the latest British safety standards. See how we do this here: Reconditioned Stairlifts.
Compact design: The Acorn 130’s slim and compact profile makes it suitable for compact staircases. Measuring just under 13" when folded, it provides generous space along the staircase when not in use.
British stairlift: The Acorn stairlift is British‑made and highly reliable, featuring a robust design with a weight capacity of up to 20 stone.
Neat, quick installation: The slimline track is fitted neatly to the stair treads (not the wall), requiring no structural work. Installation typically takes 1–2 hours.
Packed with safety features: The electronic and mechanical braking system manages movement along the staircase for smooth and controlled travel. The stairlift includes a lap belt, safety limit sensors, pressure sensors, lockable key and other safety features.
Battery powered: The Acorn stairlift uses durable battery packs that automatically recharge via charge points at each end of the rail. This ensures whisper‑quiet, smooth and continuous operation.
Upholstery colours available: The Acorn 130 comes in a neutral beige colour as standard. Alternative upholstery colours can be fitted if preferred — please contact us for availability and pricing.
1. Does the Acorn 130 stairlift come with a powered swivel seat? A manual swivel seat is fitted as standard, with an optional powered swivel seat available if preferred. The powered option provides convenient automatic rotation at the top landing.
2. Are reconditioned models inferior to new? No. The Acorn 130 is professionally reconditioned by our specialist team and performs to the same standard expected from a new model. See how we do this here: Reconditioned Stairlifts.
3. Are there any additional costs beyond £1,195.00? No additional costs. The price includes the stairlift, track, fittings, delivery, installation, 12‑month parts warranty and call‑out cover. Optional upgrades may incur extra costs, which are clearly outlined.
4. Is the rail intrusive or bulky on straight stairs? No. The Acorn 130 track is slim, fitted neatly and positioned close to the wall to maximise space.
5. Does the stairlift come with a display or diagnostic screen? Yes, there is a clear diagnostic display on the carriage side showing the stairlift’s status and service alerts.

| A. | Floor to top of footrest | 85mm |
| B. | Top of footrest to top of seat | 455mm |
| C. | Top of seat to top of arms | 250mm |
| D. | Top of arms to top of seat back | 250mm |
| E. | Width between armrests (wide arms) | 445mm (495mm) |
| F. | Overall width | 620mm |
| G. | Overall height | 975mm |
| H. | Length of arms from seat back | 470mm |
| I. | Length of seat base from seat back | 425mm |
| J. | Length of footrest | 325mm |
| K. | Width of footrest | 310mm |
| L. | Foot of footrest to stringer | 546mm |
| M. | Back of seat to stringer | 13mm |
| N. | Folded width | 280mm |
Downloadable Acorn 130 PDF user manual:
£1,195.00, including:
Home survey
Reconditioned Acorn 130 stairlift
Bespoke reconditioned track with fittings
Express delivery
Full installation
12‑month warranty covering parts, call‑outs and labour time, with extended warranties available
24‑hour response service supported by our UK network of stairlift engineers
To arrange a FREE home survey, call 0800 587 9505 or complete our contact form: Book a stairlift survey.
Our surveys are carried out by professional surveyors. You can read about our no‑pressure stairlift sales approach here: No pressure stairlift sales.
We supply and install stairlifts across a wide range of UK locations — contact us to confirm availability.
Additional features such as manual hinge, powered hinge, powered footplate or heavy‑duty upgrades can be added to this model. These options are priced separately — please contact us for details.
As standard, the Acorn 130 comes fitted with controls on each arm. Hold the control to move the stairlift in the required direction.
Wireless remote controls allow you to move the stairlift between floors. As standard, the stairlift comes with two remotes.
Both arms, foot plate and seat fold upwards to maintain a compact profile along the staircase when not in use.
The safety belt provides secure seating during operation and retracts neatly after use.
Safety edges are positioned around the foot plate and sides of the carriage. They bring the stairlift to a controlled stop if anything is detected in its path.
The Acorn stairlift plugs into a standard UK socket, with no specialist electrical installation required.
The key enables you to deactivate and lock the Acorn stairlift when needed.
The display screen provides information on the stairlift’s operation, including charging status..
The Acorn stairlift has a weight capacity of 20 stone (127 kg), providing flexibility across a wide range of installations.
Pushing the lever allows the seat to swivel, providing convenient positioning at the top landing.
This video showcases the various features and functions of the Acorn 130 straight stairlift. It demonstrates elements such as the arm controls, travel performance, swivel seat, remote controls, weight capacity, how to fold the stairlift away, using the remotes, dismounting the seat, and all key safety features in this short overview video.
This video shows how we recondition stairlifts. It highlights our in‑depth refurbishment process for previously installed straight and curved stairlifts, carried out to a high standard by our specialist team. Reconditioned stairlifts offer the same quality as new models, with significant savings and the added benefit of supporting sustainable reuse.