I have a similar set up to OP. It really stinks out in California not having basements. Use a 15 foot material is lift every time there’s a switch up. Up and over the balcony railing they go. They used to be 50 bucks per day for a rental. Unfortunately went up to 75 bucks. But it fit in the back of the Honda Pilot So I don’t even need to buy a truck.

Agree with the above post, the garage just doesn’t seem to be the best place.

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Funny, but not so funny situation. We just did Pinball moving this last weekend, and I was supposed to have returned the rental. this conversation reminded me that it’s still in the damn car! that’s gonna cost me. Three days late on the rental. Grrrrrrr.

Anyway, it appears to be 29 inches in width which makes it accessible to a regular doorway. It’s just, when you get it up to height, the forks on the bottom have to be able to wheel/move forward underneath the level that you’re lifting up to. When I’m doing it, they are easily able to slide into the garage.

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This has definitely been considered. I would think this route would be a little more difficult and would have to borrow someone for a longer period of time to help move the cabinets. There’s also the possibility of Scratching/marking up the stairs. The materials lift I think saves time and can do it all myself (with exception of lifting the machine onto or off of the forks. And no disassembly/assembly required.