How much does a lightweight Wheelchair Weigh?

Q: Do you know the difference between a standard weight and a lightweight wheelchair?

A: The difference can be as much as 15-lbs. or more.

Overall weight is a large factor of consideration if the wheelchair is going to be carried in a car trunk, backseat, or propelled by an individual. Some standard steel framed chairs can weigh as much as 50-lbs. and can be too difficult to push, propel, carry, or lift. More popular lightweight wheelchairs range in weight from 28-lbs to 36-lbs and are easier to lift into a car trunk.

A person’s condition may determine the weight of a chair too for example, if a patient has suffered a stroke, has limited mobility, arthritis,etc they may not be able to propel a heavier chair. However, this same patient may be able to propel a lightweight wheelchair.

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    1. Guy on August 25th, 2008 4:16 pm

      I have a great lightweight rigid folding (no, not a mistake there!!) wheelchair. It is like the Quickie Revolution but is made in Ireland by Mobility Vision called an Activator. Really excellent wheelchair for me, as I prefer rigid ones, but as the footrest swings out of the way, it is much easier to load into the car, over my lap.

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