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Extra Large Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchairs

Bariatric Wheelchairs provide greater mobility for many who find themselves confined to a wheelchair. Extra-large wheelchairs are designed for bariatric patients to increase their mobility and improve their quality of life. These mobility devices include dual axle, steel transport, and extra-wide wheelchairs.

Reinforced with carbon steel, a bariatric wheelchair creates a solid, durable frame to confidently sustain heavier weights. Bariatric wheelchairs for sale have wider seats than standard options and range from 20 to 30 inches. This durable material with a wider platform allows for higher weight capacities, supporting upwards of 400 to 500 pounds. Vitality Medical supplies top-selling bariatric wheelchairs sold in the United States featuring transport, manual, and electric wheelchair models with a variety of optional wheelchair accessories.

Cost-Effective

Medline Excel 2000 Extra-Wide Wheelchairs

$296.47 - $296.49

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Highly Reviewed

MedLine Extra-Wide Wheelchair

$390.46 - $450.36

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Best in Class

Jazzy Elite HD Power Wheelchair | FDA Class II Medical Device*

$3,864.00

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Bariatric Wheelchair Top Features

Cross-Bracing for Reinforced Strength
Rear Wheels Are Shifted Slightly Forward to Center Gravity
Thicker Tires Made With Denser Material to Handle Increased Load
Durable Carbon Steel Frame
Wider Seat Options
Reinforced Seat Material

Drive Bariatric Steel Transport Wheelchair

Benefits to Choosing a Heavy Duty Wheelchair

Freedom
Autonomy
Safety
Mobility
Comfort
Ample Room
Confidence
Comfortable Support

Types of Bariatric Wheelchairs

Reclining Bariatric Wheelchairs

Example:

Drive Sentra Reclining Wheelchair with Dual Axle, STD22RBDDA, is a fully-reclining wheelchair. Its hydraulic mechanism makes reclining smooth with 180-degree adjustments. Its weight capacity is 450-pounds.

Sentra Bariatric Full Reclining Wheelchair

Bariatric Transport Chairs

Example:

Drive Bariatric Transport Chair With Flat Free Wheels, ATC22-R, is very lightweight bariatric wheelchair at only 19 pounds making it easy to push without tiring as quickly.

Drive Bariatric Transport Wheelchair

Bariatric Electric Wheelchairs (Battery Power)

Example:

Trident HD Heavy Duty Power Chair by Drive, 2850HD, is a motorized bariatric electric wheelchair with a 22- or 24-inch seat option that is semi-reclining and has a weight capacity of 400 to 450-pounds.

Trident Heavy Duty Power Chair

Questions to Consider to Help Determine the Bariatric Wheelchair Style

How much time will be spent in the chair?
What activities will the chair be used for?
Does the user want electric power?
How much does the user weigh?
What is the weight capacity of the chair?
User height
User leg length
Arm usage

User Seat Size Measuring Tips

The user will measure from hip to hip and from shoulder to shoulder. A wheelchair needs to be wide enough to accommodate the user's arms so that their arms are not cramped against their sides. It also cannot be so wide so that the user slides around or does not have adequate arm support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bariatric Wheelchair?
It is a wheelchair for large bodies that are more than 100 pounds overweight or heavier than 350 pounds.

What size is a bariatric wheelchair?
This type is generally the same height as standard chairs but the seat is wider, typically between 20 to 30 inches.

What is the weight limit of a heavy-duty wheelchair?
The weight limit will depend on the model. The weight capacity ranges from 500 pounds to 700 pounds.

How wide is an extra-wide wheelchair?
To be classified as an extra-wide wheelchair, it ranges from 20 to 30 inches.