Heavy-duty wheelchair with high weight capacity

Why a standard wheelchair is not enough

Standard wheelchairs carry around 100–125 kg. Under a higher load the frame, wheels and brakes wear faster and the chair can become unstable. Heavy-duty wheelchairs have a stronger frame, wider seat and tougher wheels.

What to look for

• Capacity with a margin – at least 5–10 kg above the user's weight.
• Seat width – seated hip width plus 2–4 cm. Heavy-duty chairs often have seats of 50 cm and more.
• Overall width – a wider seat means a wider chair. Measure the doors at home.

Find a wheelchair by weight and hip width in the wheelchair finder.