Materials Handling Stairlift Valet 600kg

Hercules PianoPlan 600 – Materials Handling Stair Climber 600kg Valet Australia

with sliding and tilting platform

Europe’s most advanced stair climbing robot. 600kg capacity. Sliding and tilting platform. Millimetre-precise joystick control. Made in Europe.

Available across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart and all of regional Australia

 

The Ultimate Stairclimber Valet for Pianos, Commercial Fridges, Photocopiers & Oversized Loads

For businesses and individuals who need oversized, bulky, fragile, or extremely heavy equipment moved safely up or down stairs – Hercules provides a professional 600kg materials handling stairlift valet service using Europe’s most advanced stairclimbing robot. One trained Hercules operator. Millimetre-precise joystick control. Zero manual handling. Zero damage to your load, floors, or staircases.

If your removalist or delivery company has told you a piano, commercial fridge, safe, or oversized load cannot go up or down stairs – Hercules has the solution no other company in Australia can offer.

How the Hercules PianoPlan 600 Stairlift Valet Works:

  1. Book Hercules – schedule your PianoPlan valet for your delivery, installation, or relocation date

  2. Our operator arrives with the PianoPlan 600 – Europe’s most advanced stairclimbing robot, with sliding and tilting platform and single-finger joystick control

  3. Safe, zero-damage transfer – your load is precisely positioned on the platform, automatically kept perfectly above the tracks throughout the entire climb, with electromagnetic braking at all times

  4. Your delivery driver or installer takes over – Hercules handles the stairs, your team handles the rest

Hercules Pianoplan – 600kg Heavy Duty Materials Handling Stairlift Valet

The PianoPlan 600 represents the absolute pinnacle of European stairclimber engineering. Independent powered tracks, a powered sliding and tilting platform, single-finger joystick precision control, and an extendable roller arm that rotates the machine within its own axis – no other stairclimber valet service in Australia comes close to this level of capability.

600kg Capacity – Total Control on Any Staircase:

  • 600kg safe working load capacity

  • Joystick control for millimetre-precise positioning

  • Independent powered tracks for superior grip and stability

  • Sliding and tilting platform keeps load perfectly positioned above tracks at all times

  • Extendable roller arm rotates the machine within its own axis – navigates the tightest landings

  • Climbs staircases up to 45° gradient

  • Manoeuvres landings as narrow as 850mm

  • Climbs up to 50 floors on a single charge

  • Electromagnetic brake for maximum safety at all times

  • Speed variation and steering controlled by one finger on the joystick

  • Fully OH&S compliant – eliminates all manual handling of large and bulky items

Three Models – Choose the Right One for Your Load:

PianoPlan Standard – Powered Sliding Platform: The go-to valet for objects that can be hoisted onto the platform and safely tilted to the staircase angle. The hydraulically actuated sliding top plate keeps the load perfectly level throughout the entire climb.
Best for: Pianos, safes, vending machines, large furniture, bulky equipment

PianoPlan Horizontal – Powered Tilting Platform: Designed for loads that must remain perfectly horizontal regardless of staircase angle – up to 45°. The platform maintains a perfectly horizontal position relative to the stairs at all times.
Best for: Commercial photocopiers, medical equipment, sensitive electronics, liquid-containing machinery

PianoPlan Vertical – Powered Tilting Platform (Vertical to Horizontal): The specialist model for objects that must be rotated from vertical onto their side for loading. Built-in stabilisers ensure complete safety throughout the rotation and climb, returning the load to its original upright position after the climb.
Best for: Commercial fridges, large appliances, upright industrial equipment, tall vending machines

Who Uses the Hercules PianoPlan 600 Valet?

Piano Removalists & Music Equipment Specialists: Piano movers across every state face the most demanding stair access challenges in the industry. The PianoPlan 600 is the only stairclimber valet in Australia purpose-built to move grand pianos, upright pianos, and specialist music equipment up and down any staircase – safely, precisely, and without damage. JB Removals is a current Hercules partner using our equipment for heavy-lift stair work: jbremovals.sydney/hercules

Copier, Printer & Office Equipment Delivery:Australia’s copier and printer delivery industry – including service providers for Canon, Konica Minolta, Fuji Xerox, Ricoh, Sharp, Kyocera, Lexmark, HP, and Brother – relies on specialist stair access to keep photocopiers and sensitive electronics perfectly level throughout the entire stair climb. Zero toner spills or equipment damage.

Commercial Appliance & Whitegoods Delivery: Delivery and installation teams for Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Winning Appliances, Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, Electrolux, Samsung, LG, Bosch, and Westinghouse relies on specialist stair access for commercial fridges, freezers, washing machines, and oversized appliances that must be rotated for stair access.

Safe & Security Vault Installation: Safe installation companies and security vault specialists across rely on the PianoPlan 600 for the heaviest, most valuable, and most sensitive stair access jobs.

Medical & Hospital Equipment Logistics: Medical imaging equipment, hospital infrastructure, and healthcare facility logistics teams rely on the PianoPlan 600 to keep sensitive, liquid-containing, or calibration-critical medical equipment perfectly level throughout every stair transfer.

Commercial Kitchen & Hospitality Equipment: Restaurant, hotel, and venue equipment suppliers delivering heavy commercial kitchen equipment to multi-level venues, heritage restaurants, and hospitality sites choose the PianoPlan 600 for its unmatched 600kg capacity and zero-damage precision.

Government & Public Sector Equipment Delivery: Government departments, councils, and agencies managing the delivery of heavy, oversized, or sensitive equipment to multi-storey buildings without lift access trust Hercules for zero-damage, fully OH&S compliant stair access.

What the PianoPlan 600 Was Built to Move:

  • Grand pianos and upright pianos

  • Commercial and residential fridges and freezers

  • Commercial photocopiers and large printers

  • Heavy safes and security vaults

  • Vending machines and gaming machines

  • Commercial kitchen and catering equipment

  • Industrial boilers and mechanical plant

  • Medical imaging and hospital equipment

  • Any oversized, bulky, or fragile load up to 600kg

Industries That Use This Service:

  • Piano removalists and specialist music equipment transport

  • Commercial appliance and whitegoods delivery

  • Copier and printer installation companies

  • Safe and security vault installation

  • Commercial kitchen and hospitality equipment

  • Medical and hospital equipment logistics

  • Industrial and commercial equipment installation

  • Heritage buildings, apartments, and venues without lift access

  • Government and public sector equipment delivery

  • Removalist and relocation companies

Available Across All of Australia:

NSW – Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Northern Beaches, Hunter Valley, Tamworth, Albury, Lismore, Orange

VIC – Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Frankston, Dandenong

QLD – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton, Mackay, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Logan

WA – Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Broome, Mandurah, Joondalup

SA – Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Murray Bridge, Gawler

ACT – Canberra, Queanbeyan, Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Woden

NT – Darwin, Alice Springs, Palmerston, Katherine

TAS – Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Ulverstone

Enquire today about the Hercules PianoPlan 600 Materials Handling Stairlift Valet, Europe’s most advanced stairclimbing technology, operated by Australia’s stair climbing specialists.

Model Standard Horizontal Vertical
Load Capacity 600 kg 600 kg 600 kg
Length 1280 mm 1280 mm 1280 - 1680 mm
Width 540 mm 540 mm 540 mm
Platform length 1205 mm 1205 mm 1205 - 1605 mm
Platform width 430 mm 430 mm 430 mm
Forward max extension 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm
Min - Max platform height 325 - 700 mm 370 - 745 mm 405 - 780 mm
Drive speed 12.5 (m / min) 12.5 (m / min) 12.5 (m / min)
Maximum pressure Bar 110 125 130
Autonomy 50 floors 50 floors 50 floors
Batteries 2 x 12V 65 Ah 65 Ah 65 Ah
Power w 2 x 700 2 x 700 2 x 700
Weight 300 kg 340 kg 345 kg

Features & Benefits

SAFE
an electromagnetic brake works on the traction gear ensuring maximum safety so if the power fails the brake automatically locks the tracks.

ECONOMIC
only one or two operators required for a job usually needing four or five persons. Backache and physical strain nothing but a memory.

SPEEDY AND POWERFUL
equipped with powerful motors with a sturdy steel loading platform. Can climb approximately 50 floors on a single charge.

EASY TO USE
you can vary the climbing speed, the platform angle, move the load relative to the tracks to get a better centre of balance all at the touch of buttons located on the adjustable handle.

TIGHT LANDINGS
thanks to its very clever lifting system the Piano plan can allow a very bulky load (like a piano) to be manoeuvred around very tight landings.

JOYSTICK OPERATION
speed variation and steering on stairs or across ground is achieved by one finger on a joystick.

THREE MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM:

  • Pianoplan Standard (PPS600) – with powered sliding platform
  • Pianoplan Horizontal (PPH600) – with powered tilting platform
  • Pianoplan Vertical (PPV600) – with powered tilting platform to vertical position

Applications

The Pianoplan is often the solution when there is no other solution. Items weighing up to 600 kg often exceed the capacity of a lift, or maybe the item to be moved is the lift motor and gearbox!

The Pianoplan has been designed to take advantage of every millimetre available on tight stairs and landing. As it’s name suggests Piano installation and removal is a common residential application however the Pianoplan really wins in commercial applications like kitchen and laundry equipment, industrial white goods and electrical cabinets.

Pianoplan Horizontal allows the load to be kept level, ideal for sensitive freight that cannot be tipped on its side such as medical devices, industrial multi-functional printers and beverage vending machines. Pianoplan Vertical has the ability to self-load making it perfect for food and pharmaceutical machinery, industrial HVAC and money exchanges.

Other applications include:

  • Ski Lift Gondolas
  • Marine Pumps
  • Hospital Equipment
  • Safe and Vaults
  • Stone Bench tops
  • Glass Panels
  • Signage

Spare Parts

Contact Us to order spare parts.

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