Hütter hydraulic glass elevator at Billstedt subway station in Hamburg

3,274 views · Published 18 March 2013 · 2:30 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: OldElevNew · 2013 · Science & Technology

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Besides leading down to the subway platforms, these elevators also serve the entrance level to a shopping center. Therefore, they easily get overcrowded. Furthermore, they are not really suitable for such heavy use as they are too slow.

Technical specifications:
Brand: Hütter
Capacity: 1000kg / ~2205lbs / 13 people
Type: hydraulic (roped, 4:2 transmission)
Year built: 1999
Travel distance: 3 floors

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