Mangar Archimedes
Our verdict
A 165 kg limit and light pieces, but no recline, no warranty period and a 2026 safety notice to follow.
Best for: heavier users who do not need a reclining back.
Not for: anyone who bathes alone without a phone in reach.
Based on the maker's published documents. We have not physically tested this product.
Specifications
Shown as printed in the source, last checked 30 September 2026. Where a figure is missing, the maker did not publish it or we did not record it.
| Max user | 165 kg (26 st) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 8 cm (instructions) to 45 cm |
| Backrest | Fixed |
| Pieces | 3; seat 5.2 kg, base 2.8 kg, actuator 2 kg |
| Total weight | 10 kg |
| Low battery | Seat will not lower until recharged |
| Standards | EN ISO 10535; Class 1 medical device |
| Safety notice | FSN 76-17173, 12 January 2026 (hand-control battery) |
| Warranty | No period stated |
Price on Amazon today
| Photo | Title | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangar - Archimedes Bathlift | £461.48 |
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Where the maker’s own documents disagree
Lowest seat height. Mangar’s page says “just 7cms from the bottom of the bath”. The Archimedes instructions (MI0173 Issue 20) give 8 cm as the minimum.
Where these figures come from
We read the maker's documents for this product when we wrote Best Bath Lifts UK: 9 Checked Against the Makers’ Own Documents, where it is ranked number 6. The guide names each document and explains how the products were ranked.
Specifications are shown as the maker prints them in its own product page, leaflet or manual, read on the date given. Where a price is shown it names the seller and the date. We have not physically tested these products, and no maker or retailer can pay to be listed or placed higher. Not sure what suits you? An occupational therapist or your local wheelchair service can advise.
Spotted a figure that has changed? Email hello@reviewmobility.co.uk and we will check it against the maker's current documents.
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