Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair, Fixed Full Arms, 17" Seat

Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair, Fixed Full Arms, 17" Seat

This lightweight steel transport wheelchair is a folding transport chair for moving users through doorways, rooms, and hallways with less effort. It works well for caregivers and facilities that want a dependable chair that is easy to maneuver, store, and load into a vehicle. This version has fixed full arms, a 17 inch seat, 8 inch casters, and swing-away footrests.

Good Fit For

• Transporting users through home doorways, rooms, and hallways
• Caregiver-assisted mobility in homes, clinics, and care facilities
• Storage-conscious settings that need a folding transport chair
• Vehicle transport where a fold-down back is useful

Key Features

• Lightweight steel frame balances durability with easier handling during transport
• Back folds down to simplify storage and vehicle loading
• 17 inch seat helps buyers choose the right chair width for their setting
• Swing-away footrests support easier entry and exit
• Padded armrests add comfort and support during transport
• 8 inch front and rear casters help the chair move through indoor spaces

Applications and Usage

• Moving a user from room to room in a home or care setting
• Taking a user to appointments and loading the chair into a vehicle afterward
• Short-distance indoor transport through hallways and doorways
• Helping users get in and out of the chair with swing-away footrests

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• This is a transport chair intended for caregiver-assisted movement rather than a traditional self-propelled wheelchair
• A convenient cup holder is available separately if needed
• Fixed full arms may affect side-transfer preference compared with other arm styles
• The chair weighs 26 lbs, which may matter for lifting into vehicles or storage areas

FAQ

• Does this transport wheelchair fold for storage or travel? Yes. The back folds down, which helps with storage and makes the chair easier to move in and out of a vehicle.
• What seat width does this chair have? This version has a 17 inch wide seat.
• Are footrests included? Yes. Swing-away footrests come standard, which can make it easier for users to get in and out of the chair.
• What kind of wheels and brakes does it use? The chair has 8 inch casters in the front and rear, along with push-to-lock wheel brakes and standard rear wheel locks.
• Is the upholstery easy to maintain? Yes. The nylon upholstery is described as durable and easy to clean.

From Drive Medical.