How Do Popular Surgical Table Brands Measure Up?

Most modern surgical tables have standardized features, but there are subtle differences that set each manufacturer apart. Here is a side-by-side comparison of surgical table models from major brands: Steris, Avante, Trumpf, and Skytron.

Steris 4085 General Surgical Table

• Table Length: 81 in
• Table Width: 20 in (28 with extenders)
• Table Height Range: 26 - 45 in
• Patient Weight Capacity:
  • 1,100 lb with height adjustment (centered on column)
  • 1,000 lb with full articulation (centered on column)
  • 600 lb full articulation with tabletop slide
• Table Net Weight: 560 lb
• Tabletop Rotation: N/A
• Motorized Movements: Yes
• Longitudinal Slide: 18 in (9 head, 9 foot)
• Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg: 30° / 30°
• Lateral Tilt: 20° / 20°
• Head Section: +90° to -90°
• Back Section: +80° to -40°
• Leg Section: 0 / -105° (removable)
• Flex / Reflex: 140° / 100°
• Manual Override: Yes
• Kidney Bridge: 4 in, powered radiolucent
• C-Arm Access: Yes
• Radiolucent Area: Yes
• Remote Control: Yes
• Mobile Casters: Yes
• Beach Chair Positioning: Yes
• Self-Leveling Floor Locks: Yes
• Battery Powered: Optional
• Safety Break Locks: Yes
• Return to Level: Yes

Avante Torino MAX Surgery Table

• Table Length: 82.3 in
• Table Width: 21.7 in
• Table Height Range: 26.8 - 42.8 in
• Patient Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb
• Table Net Weight: 640 lb
• Tabletop Rotation: N/A
• Motorized Movements: Yes
• Longitudinal Slide: 13.5 in
• Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg: 30° / 30°
• Lateral Tilt: 20° / 20°
• Head Section: +40° to -90°
• Back Section: +92° to -44°
• Leg Section: 0 / -92°
• Flex / Reflex: Yes
• Manual Override: N/A
• Kidney Bridge: 4.5 in
• C-Arm Access: Yes
• Radiolucent Area: Not available
• Remote Control: Yes
• Mobile Casters: Yes
• Beach Chair Positioning: N/A
• Self-Leveling Floor Locks: Yes
• Battery Powered: N/A
• Safety Break Locks: Yes
• Return to Level: Yes

Trumpf TruSystem 7000 OR Table

• Table Length: 79.3 in
• Table Width: 23.6 in
• Table Height Range: 23 - 45 in
• Patient Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb
• Table Net Weight: 661 lb
• Tabletop Rotation: N/A
• Motorized Movements: Yes
• Longitudinal Slide: 18 in (7 head, 11 foot)
• Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg: 45° / 45°
• Lateral Tilt: 30° / 30°
• Head Section: Not available
• Back Section: +90° to -45°
• Leg Section: +90° / -105°
• Flex / Reflex: N/A
• Manual Override: Yes
• Kidney Bridge: N/A
• C-Arm Access: Yes
• Radiolucent Area: Yes
• Remote Control: Yes
• Mobile Casters: Yes
• Beach Chair Positioning: N/A
• Self-Leveling Floor Locks: N/A
• Battery Powered: N/A
• Return to Level: Yes

Skytron 6700B General Surgical Table

• Table Length: 79 in
• Table Width: 19.75 in
• Table Height Range: 23 - 41 in
• Patient Weight Capacity:
  • 1,200 lb with lift
  • 1,000 lb with full articulation
• Table Net Weight: 900 lb
• Motorized Movements: Yes
• Longitudinal Slide: Not available
• Tabletop Rotation: 210°
• Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg: 30° / 30°
• Lateral Tilt: 30° / 30°
• Head Section: +15° to -90°
• Back Section: +90° to -40°
• Leg Section: 0 / -100°
• Flex / Reflex: 40° / 90°
• Manual Override: N/A
• Kidney Bridge: 6 in, powered
• C-Arm Access: Optional
• Radiolucent Area: Optional
• Remote Control: Yes
• Mobile Casters: Yes
• Beach Chair Positioning: Yes
• Self-Leveling Floor Locks: Yes
• Battery Powered: Optional
• Safety Break Locks: Yes
• Return to Level: Yes

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