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Elevate Search and Rescue Motor System

$ 2,695

Elevate motor used on a search and rescue litter SAR stokes
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3D CAD spin of Elevate on SAR litter
Elevate motor used on a search and rescue litter SAR stokes
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Elevate throttle for search and rescue application
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Close up of Elevate motor mounted on a search and rescue litter
Close up of Elevate motor mounted on a search and rescue litter
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Powered search and rescue litter
Powered search and rescue litter
Demo of motorized search and rescue litter
Elevate motor used on a search and rescue litter SAR stokes
Electric search and rescue kit review
3D CAD spin of Elevate on SAR litter
Elevate motor used on a search and rescue litter SAR stokes
Elevate Gear Mesh Close Up on search and rescue application
Bimotal Elevate Disc Brake Gear
Elevate throttle for search and rescue application
Bimotal Elevate Mobile App Modes
Bimotal Elevate search and rescue field testing
Close up of Elevate motor mounted on a search and rescue litter
Close up of Elevate motor mounted on a search and rescue litter
Powered search and rescue litter -01
Powered search and rescue litter
Powered search and rescue litter
Demo of motorized search and rescue litter

Elevate Search and Rescue Motor System

$ 2,695

SKU
  • Please note this kit has a lead time and ships within 4-8 weeks.
  • All SAR systems are shipped with a 223 mm rotor gear for maximum torque.
  • SAR system is compatible with The Terra Tamer Wheel
What's Included
Elevate SAR Drive Unit
400W / 70 Nm
Battery Pack + Charger
300 Wh capacity
SAR Mounting Brackets
Custom CNC machined brackets
Custom SAR Throttle + Battery Tray
Spare Drive Gear
Hydraulic Brake

Elevate SAR gives your rescue team time back while lightening the payload. With our kit, missions that used to require 6 people now only require 2.

We took the same performance technology in Elevate and modified it for SAR applications to provide a high-torque, lightweight solution to power the litter your team already owns. Our system has been co-developed with the Monterey Search and Rescue team, designed to attach quickly to Cascade Rescue Terra Tamer wheels, so you can enable your crew to cover rough terrain fast, with far less physical strain.


Move faster. Send fewer people. Save more time. Save more lives.


Interested and have questions? Fill out a SAR kit Inquiry.

Search and Rescue Kit Contents

Elevate SAR kit fits the Cascade Rescue Terra Tamer Wheel.

The SAR Kit contains:

- 1 Elevate System (1 drive unit, 1 battery pack*, 1 throttle)
- Dedicated SAR mounting brackets with 10+ custom CNC machined parts, made to fit the Cascade Rescue Terra Tamer Wheel
- Spare Quick Connect Studs
- Spare Drive Gear (27 grams, carry in field)
- Throttle Extension
- SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever and Caliper
- Shims for for Mounting Brake Lever to 3/4" Hand Hold Tubing
- Custom Software Tune for Higher Torque and 5mph Speed Limit

*Option to purchase a second SAR kit battery pack is available.

Key Features

Compatible - With the Terra Tamer you have on hand

Removable - For easy transport and service

Ultra Light - Don't get weighed down

High Torque - Go further, with less effort

Modular - Move from litter to litter

Order Details

We are building in batches and delivering within 4-8 weeks to North America.

60 Day Money-Back Guarantee

We stand behind the quality and performance of our products. If you are not completely satisfied with your Elevate SAR kit, you may send us your unmodified kit with all original components and packaging back within 60 days, and we will offer you a full refund.

Note: Return shipping costs and Shopify processing fees are the responsibility of the customer.

Important Notes on Elevate SAR

Note:

  • Elevate SAR is currently a beta-stage product.
  • It has shown reasonable reliability in drier climates and proven highly valuable in speeding up recoveries, reducing the number of people needed for a recovery, and reducing rescuer fatigue.
  • The drive unit is currently sealed to a level that is capable of operating in light rain but is not yet sealed for heavy rain or submersion.
  • We are actively working on improving the water sealing of the system.
  • We offer full warranty support for all uses as field learnings are valuable for continued development.
  • We recommend careful consideration when using this system for live rescues in very wet conditions.

Questions? Fill out a SAR kit Inquiry.

Why Choose Elevate SAR

Go farther, reduce the load, and evacuate 3x faster. With Elevate SAR, every minute counts.

Fewer Volunteers per Litter

Fewer Volunteers per Litter

Reduces the number of rescuers needed to move a loaded litter, freeing personnel for other teams.

3x Faster Evacuations

3x Faster Evacuations

Powered assist significantly increases litter team speed, helping teams reach injured patients sooner and evacuate more quickly.

High Torque, Ultra-Light Assist

High Torque, Ultra-Light Assist

Elevate delivers high torque at low speeds, making steep climbs and heavy loads easier to manage.

Haul Rescue Gear

Haul Rescue Gear

Carry medical gear, ropes, and technical equipment directly on the litter, reducing separate haul loads.

Easy to Remove for Transport

Easy to Remove for Transport

Elevate detaches easily so teams can pack, store, or transport the litter without added bulk.

Built for Real SAR Operations

Built for Real SAR Operations

Purpose-built for SAR with custom firmware, oversized braking, a no-drag free-wheel clutch, and a modular motor refined through real-world field use.

Quick and Easy to Remove

Add Elevate for missions that require longer distances, heavier loads, or steeper climbs.

Remove Elevate for easy litter pack down and transportation.

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It's removable— it clicks on and off in seconds

Litter-to-Litter Sharing

For teams and counties with multiple Search and Rescue litters, get a second mount kit and to easily move the drive unit and battery pack from litter-to-litter.

Modularity and removability enables sharing.

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Move it from litter to litter

Powerful and Compact

Similar size to an iPhone. Feel like you’re defying physics as your Elevated search and rescue litter pulls you up trails.

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70 Nm
of torque
3.3 lbs/1.50 kg
for the drive unit
3.4 lbs/1.55 kg
for the battery
400 Watts
of power at the wheel
Light yet mighty

Light yet mighty

What’s included in the SAR kit?

The Elevate Search and Rescue (SAR) kit is an electric assist system for Search and Rescue Litters. The kit includes the drive unit, one battery pack, custom mounting hardware, a SAR-specific throttle and wiring harness, custom SAR software. A second battery pack is available as an option. You supply the Cascade Rescue Terra Tamer wheel and litter. Questions? Submit a SAR kit Inquiry.

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Drive unit
Complete Elevate System
Motor, battery, throttle, charger
Mounting Equipment
Custom CNC machined SAR mounting brackets, spare drive gear, SRAM brake caliper, custom SAR throttle harness
Custom SAR Software
Higher torque and speed limit: 70 Nm torque, 5mph speed limit
Optional Second Battery Pack
300Wh capacity with LED charge state indicator

COMPATIBILITY

Does your SAR team have a Cascade Terra Tamer?

Confirm that your litter is in good shape, and that the brake mounts are true and match the images shown.

Refer to the images below and contact us with further questions.

Cascade Rescue Terra Tamer
Terra Tamer Litter Wheel
Advance Series Trail Technician Litter Wheel
Advance Series Trail Technician

Elevate SAR Specs

Elevate SAR Kit Specifications
Elevate SAR Kit Specifications
  • Top Speed
  • 5 mph

  • Continuous Torque
  • 70 NM

  • Burst Torque
  • Up to 100 NM

  • Power at the Wheel
  • 400 watts

  • Battery Capacity
  • 300 Watt hours

  • Battery Weight
  • 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg)

  • Drive Unit Weight:
  • 3.3 lbs (1.50 kg)
Typical Range per Charge
Typical Range per Charge
  • Climbing Capacity
  • 2000 feet with 200-lb payload, assisted

  • Typical Range
  • up to 10 miles assisted

  • Trail Use Duration
  • 2-5 hours

  • Typical Charge Time
  • 1.5 hours
The kit has been serving us well. Perhaps an understatement, it's been saving lives and improving outcomes, no big deal.
The wheel team was able to move nearly as fast as hasty teams instead of being three times slower. Everyone was impressed by the powered wheel’s performance.
With a 200 lb load, we climbed 200 feet of elevation over three miles using only two rescuers on the litter.
A very positive day for the e-litter — the system performed exceptionally well on steep, demanding terrain.
The assist provided is worth about four personnel over the course of an operation.
Two team members can manage the litter in most environments without a haul team.
We’re able to operate with fewer people while moving faster and reducing rescuer fatigue.
The system is completely transparent — there’s no drag when it’s not engaged.
We frequently work with other agencies, and handoffs to fire teams take about a minute of instruction.
It integrates seamlessly into our operations and works best once loaded with medical gear.
As the first team to use the Elevate Litter system, I can say it’s something we can’t live without.
It’s become an essential part of how we conduct SAR operations.
The oversized brake rotor and hydraulic brake make it easy to apply maximum braking with a single finger.
Compared to traditional litter brakes, the braking control is a major improvement.
The system has gone through multiple revisions based on our feedback — the latest version is the best yet.
SAR TEAM FIELD FEEDBACK
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