What is one advantage of using hydraulic elevators in lower buildings?

Using hydraulic elevators in lower buildings offers several advantages, and one notable benefit is the lower installation costs. Hydraulic elevators are often less expensive to install compared to traction elevators, which require more complex systems and machinery. The simplicity of their design, which utilizes a hydraulic piston and a fluid-driven mechanism, allows for easier installation procedures and less structural reinforcement, making them a cost-effective option for shorter buildings.

Additionally, the construction requirements are generally less demanding, as hydraulic elevators do not need the overhead pulley systems that traction elevators do, further reducing costs. Their installation can often be completed more quickly, which adds to overall savings in labor and time.

While other factors such as travel speed, space requirements, and weight capacity are also important in elevator selection, they do not directly relate to the primary advantage of installation costs that hydraulic elevators present for lower buildings.