Ultimate vs Transfer60: Walk-In Tub Comparison
The Ella Ultimate and the Ella Transfer60 side by side, using the actual dimensions from the spec sheets and technical drawings rather than nominal sizes. The profiles cover therapy packages, videos and installation notes for each tub.
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| Door style | Stainless steel removable inward-swing door | L-shape outward-swing transfer door |
| Door swing | Inward | Outward |
| Seats | One bather | One bather |
| Actual size (W x L x H) | 29.625" x 59.50" x 35.75" | 29.5" x 60" x 40" |
| Seat | 21" x 16 in. | 22" x 18 1/2 in. |
| Interior length | 51 1/4 in. | 50 3/4 in. |
| Seat to overflow (soaking depth) | 18 1/2 in. | 19 5/8 in. |
| Seat to footwell | 15 in. | 17 in. |
| Footwell | 19 W by 21 L | 17 W by 19 L |
| Net weight | 220 lb | 220 lb |
| Shipping weight | 350 lb | 300 lb |
| Crate size (W x L x H) | 33" x 63" x 47" | 34" x 62" x 50" |
| Water to overflow, unoccupied | 95 gal | 90 gal |
| Water with a bather (typical) | 55-85 gal | 55-75 gal |
What is different
- The Ultimate is 0 1/8 in. wider than the Transfer60 (29 5/8 in. vs 29 1/2 in.).
- The Transfer60 is 0 1/2 in. longer than the Ultimate (60 in. vs 59 1/2 in.).
- The Transfer60 is 4 1/4 in. taller than the Ultimate (40 in. vs 35 3/4 in.).
- Door designs differ: the Ultimate has the stainless steel removable inward-swing door and the Transfer60 has the l-shape outward-swing transfer door.
- To the overflow, the Ultimate holds about 95 gallons and the Transfer60 about 90, which matters for water heater sizing.
- Net weights are 220 lb (Ultimate) and 220 lb (Transfer60).
Common questions
Which is bigger, the Ultimate or the Transfer60?
The Transfer60 has the larger footprint at 29.5" x 60" x 40", against 29.625" x 59.50" x 35.75" for the Ultimate.
Do the Ultimate and the Transfer60 have the same door?
No. The Ultimate uses the stainless steel removable inward-swing door and the Transfer60 uses the l-shape outward-swing transfer door, so the door guides differ.
How much water do the Ultimate and the Transfer60 hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Ultimate holds about 95 gallons and the Transfer60 about 90 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 55-85 and 55-75 gallons. Size your water heater to the larger figure.
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Want help choosing?
Your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 can walk you through both tubs for your space and needs.
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