Brabantia 311000 Lift-O-Matic Large Rotary Airer Washing Line with Metal Soil Spear, 60 m – Silve
Brabantia rotary dryer Lift-O-Matic
This Brabantia rotary dryer features 60 metres of drying space and 3 different line positions. Its ‘Umbrella’ system keeps the lines always taut. Thanks to its advanced mechanism, this rotary dryer spins at the lightest breeze. This rotary is also UV-resistant and PVC-coated – lines are easy to clean.
Brabantia Lift-O-Matic, 60M
Ø 45 Metal ground spike
Includes a metal ground spike for sturdy anchorage in your garden, so no concrete needed.
Versatile
Seamlessly adjustable to your preferred working height. Ideal for airing cushions and bedding in the lowest position.
Clothes hanger loops
All four arms are fitted with special holes for clothes hangers, ideal for drying delicate clothes.
Compact
This folding rotary dryer includes a sturdy hanging loop for easy storage, taking up hardly any space when not in use.
Lift-O-Matic, Rotary Dimensions
Dimensions When Open:
H187 x W312 x D312 cm
Pole:
Ø 4.5 cm
Working height: 129 – 187 cm
Brabantia Rotaries
 Essential, 30M |  Topspinner, 40M |  Topspinner, 50M |  Lift-O-Matic 50M | |
| Drying Space | 30 M | 40 M | 50 M | 50 M |
| Ground Spike Included | Concrete Andhor Tube | Metal Ground Spike | Metal Ground Spike | Metal Ground Spike |
| Adjustable Height | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Accessories Included | — | — | Protective Cover | — |
| Diameter Of Ground Spike | Ø 35mm | Ø 45mm | Ø 45mm | Ø 45mm |
| Weight: | 6.27 kg |
| Dimensions: | 27.94 x 45.72 x 208.28 cm; 6.27 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Brabantia |
| Model: | 311000 |
The first line was slightly damaged ,so didn’t fit the spike. No problem getting replacement within a week, and fitted the original spike so all was well in the end. Not easy to hammer spike into ground so line is at 90 degrees!
I purchased my first Brabantia washing line in 1992 which finally broke a couple of days before I decided to replace it with a new one. The old one had given 30 years of faithful service so to buy any other make was a no brainer! This new one is great whizzing around in the wind (the old one had more or less given up with whizzing!)
Great product, keep up the good work
Bought as a replacement for one that had been in my garden for many years and would no longer fold down and parts were beginning to rust.
Am very happy with this one, although its a little smaller than the old one, but I can handle it much better.
There is nothing I didn’t like. The spike fitting saved me having to use concrete, by hammering it into the ground. If it is to be put into ground which has been cultivated or has loose soil, I would recommend the use of postcrete or similar. Should a line break, there is no need to replace the entire hanging cable, each span is replaceable individually, definitely a plus! I would happily recommend this product.
Had our first Brabantia for 16 years. Replaced with an Addis with a 10 year guarantee. Big mistake. Finally returned after less than 6 months. This one arrived and installed. Very sturdy. Ground stake is totally different shape and design. Takes some effort to put in ground but once in , very effective.
Definitely recommended!!
To avoid a wonky drier make sure you make a guide hole with spade or similar, keeping blade as vertical as possible. it would be difficult to correct the position of spike once you start to hammer it in. Ours went in quite well, the ground was wet and soft so we have left it to dry out and bed in before loading the drier. would have preferred the ground spike to be a little longer as it is on a windy site.
We use this at our caravan at the coast.
It wasn’t easy to install the spike in the ground and a hole and post cement was needed.
Having done that this is very portable and easy to erect and pus away.The missus likes it and so that’s good.
I brought this Brabantia to replace an older model I had had for years. This model is even more sturdy than my last model and slides up and down much easier. It has a huge amount of space to hang sheets, duvet covers on, and take several wash loads of laundry. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a large family.
This item is very efficient and good value for the money.
Great Product. The last one we had lasted 20 years.
Good Quality. Sturdy and easy to install.
Light and easy to use dryer. Replaced one which had eventually fallen apart – this one is so much lighter and adjusts height wise so if you’re not tall you can move to a height more suited to you.
So far apart from the poor/ cheap and nasty rotary clothes line cover, we are happy. The post wasn’t easy to knock into the ground, and had to be dug out. The second attempt was successful, thankfully.
Easy to install and really sturdy. Smooth to open and shut. Cover goes on quickly. Designed really well.
As with most Brabantia products, the quality is evident. I believe you get what you pay for.
This is a big clothes drier that can easily hold two full washes.
This is the second one I have purchased as the last one snapped…it was however caused by a relative reversing his car into it!
You should see the car.
Strong, sturdy and the lines are all individual for ease of replacement. Cover and spike included
Easy to put up and down. Large enough to hold two large loads of washing.
The line is very well made, a good size and not too difficult to fold dow
Great value for money and lots of drying space. Added feature is that the height can also be adjusted
A quality product. Requires a bit of ooph to get the spike into the ground!
This rotary line was so easy to assemble and excellent quality. Love the adjustable height too, don’t have to bend any more to hang washing, as on old rotary line, (I’m quite tall).
Just brilliant – thankfully it fitted in the previous hole, love this washing line, it’s so much sturdier and I can actually walk under it to get to the first line without difficulty which yes means the outer line is high but that’s why I bought this – for the bedding to not drag on the floor and for the dogs not to be able to brush up against the washed bedding. Just love love love this. Yes if you about 5.6 like me then you do need to get your arms up to peg the washing on the outer line but this is exactly what I wanted.
Just what I needed, easy to put up and down, just got to watch I don’t hang myself when putting it down as have to watch I don’t get my head in between the lines, but that could just be me!
It’s sturdy, but lightweight. A pleasure to hang out my washing.
Used for our main washing line
A little more money than some but well worth the extra . The item is sturdy and performs well , it came with the cover and ground spike.
The spike takes some time to put into the lawn in order to keep it upright but not to difficul
This is my second purchase. I bought my first earlier this year and am so impressed with the quality, ease of use and storage. That is why I decided to scrap a similar drying rack in my holiday home and replace it with the Brabantia rack.
Absolutely brilliant ! easy to use loads of space each arm holds a full double sheet. Really well made.
You can’t go wrong with Brabantia, they have always built quality gear. Came 2 days before said delivery date
After many years, and a couple of house moves, my old rotary washing line finally needed to be replaced and, considering my old one was pretty good, this new Brabantia really is so much better .
Bought this item on offer. It is enormous and extremely well built.
Cover was a little cheap & arrived damaged.
Recommend buying the heavy duty cover to compliment this item.
I was looking fir a new large family Rotary line, but I wanted something that was also easy to close. My previous one was so difficult to close and always needed to ask my hubby. Great size.
I honestly don’t know why I didn’t buy one before, so much hanging space and it looks really tidy when not in use by popping on the cover provided.
This washing line lives up to Barbantia standards. The coat hanger hooks are very useful for woollens and drip-dry items. It is very easy to put up before use and down after use. I would recommend it.
My old line was a dinosaur. But this line is so easy to fold and put up . I have arthritis and it’s just right for me. It’s big enough for a family and very strong. I also like the cover which is well made not like some Iv had that fray and breakup after a couple of months. All in all I love this line and at a very good price to
The Daddy when it comes to rotary washing lines, easy to use, & put down, don’t bother with lesser known makes & remember..,you get what you pay for.
I have always used a straight washing line but after moving house had to make other arrangements for my washing. This rotary clothes line has plenty of space even for large items. Installing the spike into the ground took a while as the ground was very hard and we had to soak it over a period of an hour. We managed it in the end although I must admit it isn’t 100% upright. Even with the spike problem would recommend it.
So glad I bought this, why didn’t I buy sooner. Very easy to put up, to fold away, plent of line to hang my washing on. Feels sturdy and robust so I’m very pleased with my purchase and the product.
Points I like: lots of space for large washing loads and ease of raising and lowering.
Points I don’t like: The sturdy ground spike took a lot of installing, very deep hole needed digging and still couldnt get it level with ground. However, this should not stop you purchasing it, just something to be aware of. I am tiny and not very strong and everyones ground will be different of course.
So easy to put up and down and sturdy. Didn’t use the spike because my lawn is rubble below 4inches so I used an existing hole. Had to adapt it as old rotary line pole was smaller. I took rubber end off and inserted old pole into it. Works well.
This drier is not the cheapest but it is great. So sturdy and takes two or more of my washing loads easily. One reviews recommended using a spade to make a cross in the ground to help putting the base in. Good advise. It has a wide span but that and the height suits me perfectly; no more sheets hanging on the ground.
The best rotary drier on the market. Ensure the ground is well watered before trying to knock in the spike. Insert line every couple of inches to ensure the pole is straight at the end. Can easily hang 2 loads of washing on line, possibly 3
Great whirly line, sturdy, easy to put up, easy to put away. Has a cover to protect it and keep it clean ready for next use. Has it’s own ground spike which has a cover also when the line isn’t in use.
Great product, easy to use (adjustable height). Good price came with cover and ground holder. The delivery was on time, however packaging not great lucky no damage occurred, otherwise a star would have been deducted. I would definitely recommend.
A terrific large garden airier, it enables us to hang out a large wash. Very easy to install. comes with a ground spike and weather proof cover. Very easy to adjust the height you require.
I highly recommend this product.
Harold B
Everything I out the washine line up it nearly chokes me (I’m tall so it is harder to bend down) and when it comes down it does catch my head with the actual line.
Would be useful to have a cap with a hole to sit in the actual contraption in the ground to make it slightly less wobbly.
Very well built, you certainly get what you pay for. Easy to raise and lower and great that you can choose the best height for you without compromising on the line tension.
Plenty of line on this. The lines are bit close, but still gives plenty of option in use. It folds easily and it’s handy to have the small blue straps to tie in the lines when folded away. Another good one from Brabantia.
Not had it long but at first inspection everything seems as it should. This was purchased as a replacement so it fitted easy into the existing hole. Lots of space and the lines are individual so don’t need tightening. Also came with cover and ground spike (which I didn’t need)
The dryer is great, stands firmly and has a massive amount of hanging space. The cover bought with it is reasonable, not particularly thick plastic material so I think it may split along folds eventually.
The mechanism is ready to raise and lower though care needs to be taken to not open the arms into your head…
The only tough bit with this was the installation of the ground spike. The spike has a roughly 2 inch diameter hole in the middle to slide the dryer into. The spike is made from (I think) aluminum of a few mm thickness. This is then supposed to be driven into the ground. Having read other reviews I decided to make a pilot hole in the ground with a piece of steel bar I had. Hammered that in and then wiggled/ rotated it to create a hole to hide the spike. This worked well until the spike was half way in. Then the shape of the spike made it very difficult to hammer in – I had a piece of wood on top of the spike so it didn’t get damaged but eventually the edge of the spike hole started to deform. Luckily it went in deep enough and I was able to re shape the hole to accept the dryer.
Is recommend this dryer but it’s hard installing the spike, maybe it’s easier into concrete but that wasn’t an option for me.
Easy to erect, I did mine on concrete, and cemented the stake in . Very light to put up and take down when not in use with a handy cover also . Also came with a spike cover so you can store line in a shed in the winter months , and cover the spike to protect the spike in the ground from fill up with water or garden debris.
Good quality product. I used a 50mm auger to give the ground socket a start as my ground is fairly firm clay.
The operation of the height adjustment is quite easy to use.
Really easy to install in the garden, just make sure you have a heavy hammer.
Has lots of room for hanging clothes.
Rotates well in the wind.
It’s up and down operation is smooth.
An excellent clothes dryer.
I am very happy with my dryer but a tad disappointed with the spike!! As it’s very windy here in Cornwall we decided to concrete the spike in…all ok until the pole was inserted and it wobbles. It’s just not a snug fit at all.I have had to insert little clips at the base of the pole shaft to secure it a bit more.
I hate to moan especially as I love the actual dryer.It’s just a shame it’s not a snug fit into the spike.
Good sturdy washing line. Easy to install, although we did need to dig out a hole and concrete in the base, due to rocky ground making the spike difficult to get in. Works well and holds several wash loads with ease.
Its worth paying the extra bit of money this airer is well worth it you get the cover which is a zipper so no struggles nice and easie you even get the ground spike to so no messing about all done for you right size just how I liked it just remember to put it in straigh
My wife found this very easy to install, took about 10 minutes. The system is very sturdy and it’s very handy to be able to put it away to allow the garden to be used again.
This rotary line has a great capacity and can easily hold four wash loads at one time. The item is very sturdy and easy to fold down. Found it hard to bang into the grass but once it was done the base is solid.
I have to say that I did not need the ground spike supplied as I already had a sleeve cemented in from a previous item. As it was, it only remained to slide the rotary washing pole into the sleeve and then press the button to unfold it. The button was very easy to use and may be good for someone with arthritis. I am 5’6 and it definitely cleared my head and I don’t have to duck. I am looking forward to hanging my first load of washing.
I could not unfold my previous rotary washing line as it got hopelessly tangled when trying to put it up again. This one does not seem to do it.
Very sturdy and strong ,easily assembled , easy opening and close, , really pleased with this product, this will last for years ,thank you .
This is a nice drying frame and the mechanism makes life very easy.
However the line is very thin and my old pegs allowed sheets to slip.
Problem was solved with new pegs, so no real harm done.
With that in mind, I would recommend this drying frame.
Absolutely brilliant! Worth the money. Easy to install ground spike although have set it in concrete.
only down side was Amazon stating they couldn’t deliver to my postcode, ridiculous!
Bought through Amazon via separate seller.
A1 for robust construction without undue weight. Easy to use. Look
I will join with others in criticism of the ground spike. It real is big long beast and in my opinion is over engineered.I live in an area that has limestone “rubble” below the topsoil and in spite of probing the soil first the spike still hit immovable object with 3 inches still sticking out of the lawn. Others might experience similar with bricks on new build sites. I resorted to digging the spike out, then broke the soil in the bottom usina very long drill but it was still 3 inches proud of the lawn.
Solution?
Remove 31/2 inches off the bottom of the spike with an angle grinder, level the top of the spike and use stone pieces and soil to ram pack the hole. Finally, cut removed turf to fit around the hole. Some might find the use of dry mix designed for fence posts more convenient.
Easy peasy!! It only took two and a half hours! You might want to cut to the chase and do this to start with. There is better control of alignment. It stops all the problems of constantly correcting position only to ruin it again with the hammer
One advantage is that the hole is now open at the bottom and cannot collect water!
Have fun.
The washing line IS worth the effo
The washing line (whirlie) arrived well packaged & quickly. I managed to fit it on to the existing pole in concrete from my last one. Took the bottom plastic cover off and it slid over nice & easy.
It slides up and down easily and the tensioning is great already don3 for you.
Very pleased with my purchase. .
Had this model before and it was brilliant the mechanism was still as good on the old one when I disposed of it. The problem was at the base were it links into the spear, it sheared off after years of wear and tear.
Loads of room, well made, quite easy to install. The only negative is the putting up and down, the mechanism is a bit awkward, and getting underneath at the right angle can be difficult.
Excellent for my family of 4, very strong and sturdy.
Button on side to help lower and lift, so no turning and twisting.
This airer erects very easily. The only fault with it is if you have it set low, the washing line is baggy, when erected at the top of the choice of heights it’s fine. Having said this, I’m really pleased with it, no more straining trying to twist the collar in the correct position.
Nice substantial product, easily adjustable. Actually concreted in the provided soil fitting as no chance of driving that into our stony soil and no point buying the extra fitting. Each line is a separate one so you don’t get the issues with having a single line spiralling round.
Very sturdy product, it is bigger than I thought it was going to be, which is not a bad thing. The only difficulty I had was putting the supporting stake into the ground, it took considerable effort and hammering, it won’t fall down!
Not so easy to insert into grass. Was disappointed with the cover that comes with the wash line as it got holes before we even put into the ground as the cover is thin. I had to buy the cover separate which was extra money but that is value fir your money
The Brabantia Rotary Airer Washing Line is extremely well made, very sturdy and easy to fold and store. We are very pleased with this item and therefore happy to recommend it to anyone looking to buy one. 🙂
Really well made, lots of drying space recommend. The base is made to be hammered into the ground which I wasn’t able to do. Dug a hole for 2/3 hammered the rest, cemented some of it but had to backfill last part. Seems ok though.
Best rotary washing line I have owned. I noticed some reviews said it was hard to put up first time and is too tall for someone short. I am 5ft and have no problems putting it up and as it has different levels to put it up on it is so easy to hang the washing out without stretching. Would recommend this rotary line
A great airer. Holds masses of washing and spins very freely. I had an existing 55mm ground spike already concreted in and the 50mm dryer fitted really well. Just a very slight wobble which has been resolved with a very thin sleeve. A very sturdy and easy to fold rotary dryer. Should last for years.
This is a great product and stores away neatly when not in use. The only negative point I feel is the ground spike, I tried to install it as per instuctions which is to hammer it into the ground but there is no way that would last. In the end I concreted it in.
This line was easy to install but use a 4lb hammer to hammer it home. Unfortunately because of the soil I hit a rock so didn’t drive in straight but not the fault of the product. Still works an absolute dream. I bought the 60 meter line and for the first time in many years I am now on top of my washing.
Decided to go a bit upmarket this time as you do get what you pay for. Very impressed with this product. Good solid ‘spike’ that goes into the ground and a well made rotary line. As described and fit for purpose.
What actually prompted this revue was that I have just needed to buy a replacement cover as the original has worn through. Mostly because it has lived in the garden in all season for 6+ years. If you are researching to find a fantastic garden dryer Stop! this is the one. As a lover of value for money the higher purchse price is worth every penny spent. I have not received anything for this review but really hope that it helps.
The washing line itself is of good, sturdy construction. Easy to put up and take down with plenty of room for all the washing and easy rotation in the wind.
A great purchase let down by the typical, useless Hermes delivery. Certainly nothing “prime” about that.
I’d definitely buy again and recommend the product but not delivered by Hermes.
This product is a lot thicker and heavier than I thought. Quite hard to put up. Not as easy to use as the previous model I purchased.
Very happy with this excellent washing line which I bought to replace one from a department store which only lasted 6 years despite being stored in the garage when not in use.
This line is huge and much easier to put up: the movement is smooth and efficient. Just as easy to put down and fairly light to move back to the garage.
Delighted!
This is so easy to put up and down it’s unbelievable. My last line took so much effort, this is a one-hand job.
Obviously getting the spike into the ground is as hard as with any line, but the operation of this is a dream.
It is always tempting to try and save money buying what appears to be a bargain product, but that can also be false economy. After having a much cheaper product fail on us, we bought the Brabantia along with a zip down weather cover. The cover is an essential addition, if you want to help your line make it through winter weather. The unit is easy to push up into position, and offers several settings. Once up it is locked and sturdy, Getting it back down is as easy as a button press. Fitting it into the ground is not a job for anyone less than fit, as it requires the physical strength to hammer the retaining collar into the ground, making sure it goes in straight. If this is not done properly your line will be at an angle.
Bought to avoid having long washing lines strung across the garden when we moved house. Was a bit sceptical that you could fit everything on and that it would dry as efficiently as conventional line but pleasantly surprised. Bit tricky to hammer spike into lawn straight but once in its definitely secure (its sited in a very blustery garden). Fits a families washing on easily. Easy to put up and down. Would advise buying the cover to keep it clean and dry between uses.
Good quality, easy to raise and lower, large capacity.
Exactly what I wanted, we have concreted the ground spike into the ground and it is very sturdy
operation is simple and easy to use.
I’ve only given 4 stars for sturdiness since time will tell how robust the dryer is. It was super easy to install and is very spacious. It arrived with a missing end cap on one of the arms, but Brabantia was super helpful and sent me a pack of four.
Obviously not easy to hammer base into ground, but important so its level. Once base in though the clothes line is great. Sturdy and easy tp push up, like an umbrella. Can be different heights too which is useful. Appears robust and plenty of lines to hang washing.
Yes the rotary drier is a true top spinner, good quality materials, the ground spike took about 5 minutes to hammer into the ground, suggest you make a pilot hole first plus the x in the ground, and if the ground is very hard or compacted soak the ground and leave it o/night which should help in the installation, my wife is very pleased with it, it replaced a non top spinner type drier which we had for 9 years but would never go back to a non type again.
The main reason I chose this model was it had to be the easiest to put up and down- it is easiest I have used. It is relatively elegant in aluminium.
This is a fantastic product. It is a bit more pricey but you get what you pay for and this is great. I even managed to get the spike into ground myself which I was impressed with. The spike is quite substantial so takes some doing but once in I’ve been using rotary line every day and it’s very sturdy. I would definitely recommend this.
Very well made but not that easy to install. A very substantial spike is supplied but this is very difficult to get into the ground absolutely straight. The washing line is easy to put up and very easy to raise and lower.
Seems fine but needed concrete in it be leaning if not. We would never be able drive spike that far in without hitting stones !
Disappointed arms don’t click into top like old one did. Also my fault Didn’t measure it’s really big .But it’s a great line. Would recommend. Wish it came with a cover! Not sure size to buy. Even if give option if buying at time buying line.
PS Am female & old as the hills!
The Brabantia rotary dryer does all that it claims. I was impressed by the quality, it is strongly built and fits securely in the base. Although it took quite some force to hammer into the ground, the dryer does fit firmly and feels secure, the arms spinning freely.
As my wife isn’t very tall, I wondered whether the height of the dryer would be a little too high. However, the settings mean that you can vary the height and adjust quite easily.
We are very satisfied with our purchase, and would recommend highly.
Excellent piece of kit, second one we’ve had, first one lasted 15 years in the wind tunnel we call home. It broke when I took it down while still elevated, being lazy, and then fell over it bending one of the arms.
It comes with a socket to hammer into the ground, I concreted mine in.
This is a sturdy piece of kit.Had problems forcing the spike into stony hard packed ground.Didnt quite manage last inch or so but still very well secured albeit slightly off centre.Works well especially like being able to change the operating height.Will it last long term? Who knows time will tell.Needs a cover for when not operational.
Don’t know why I didn’t buy one sooner. Well actually, that’s a lie. I thought I couldn’t possible justify the money on a bit of metal to be left outside in the English weather.
How wrong was I? Very. After two, yes two, cheaper alternatives meeting with early graves (in under 6 months), I decided to plump for one of these. Amazing!
Amazing how strong it is.
Amazing how easy it is to install.
Amazing how the top section spins independently of the central pole.
Buy one! You won’t regret it!
The airer itself is great easy to use and well made. It is let down by the ground spike, It is not designed or made strong enough to be driven into the ground. It went out of shape once in the ground and it is now a struggle to put the airer in or take out. Needs to be stronger. The ground was drilled using a masonry SDS drill prior to installation.
Having bought a number of rotary lines throughout the years this one is by far the best and hope it stays as it is for a considerable time. Because it’s sturdy it is rather heavy for a elderly or frail person however that’s the price to pay for a good product so when purchasing the line then purchase the cover and then you don’t have to keep storing it away