Extra Large Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchairs

How is a Bariatric Wheelchair different?

This mobility aid comes with extra cross bracing that reinforces their strength. Their rear wheels are often shifted forward slightly to accommodate the change in the user's center of gravity. The tires are usually thicker and made out of a hard material that can handle the increased load.

Features and Benefits

• Freedom
• Autonomy
• Safety
• Mobility
• Comfort
• Ample Room
• Reinforced frames and upholstery
• Support for upper and lower back

Types of Bariatric Wheelchairs

 

Reclining Bariatric Wheelchairs

Sentra Reclining Wheelchair with Dual Axle 22 Inch is a fully-reclining wheelchair. It's hydraulic mechanism makes reclining smooth with 180-degree adjustments. Weight capacity is 450-pounds.

 

Bariatric Transport Chairs

Bariatric Transport Chair 22 Inch Aluminum with 12 Inch Rear Flat Free Wheels is very lightweight (only 19 pounds), making it easy to push without tiring as quickly.

Drive Bariatric Steel Transport Chair is built to last, this transport chair can carry up to 450-pounds.

Merits Bari Transport Chair has a 22-inch seat width and weighs 44-pounds.

 

Bariatric Electric Wheelchairs (Battery Power)

Trident HD Heavy Duty Power Chair by Driveis a motorized wheelchair with a 22 or 24-inch seat option, that is semi-reclining, and has a 400 to 450-pound weight capacity.

Drive Medical Cirrus Plus HD Folding Power Wheelchair - Heavy Duty is a heavy-duty, steel-frame, motorized wheelchair. Chair width is 22 or 24 inches with a weight capacity of 400 to 450-pounds.

Jazzy Elite HD Power Wheelchair has large, 14-inich drive wheels, anti-tip front wheels, and a 450-pound weight capacity.

 

Dual Axle Wheelchairs

Sentra Reclining Wheelchair with Dual Axle 22 Inch which allows the height of this chair to be adjusted up or down by about two inches. The seat is 22-inches wide and the weight capacity is 450-pounds.

Drive 28 Inch Sentra Bariatric Extra Wide Dual Axle Wheelchair is built for large individuals and has a weight capacity of up to 700-pounds.

Drive 26 Inch Sentra Bariatric Extra Wide Dual Axle Wheelchair has a weight capacity of 700-pounlds. It's dual axle design allows its height to be adjusted by two inches.

 

Extra Wide Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

Medline Excel 2000 Extra-Wide Wheelchair featuring a 20-inch seat and dual axles has a weight capacity of 300-pounds.

MedLine Extra-Wide Wheelchair has a weight capacity of 300 or 500-pounds, depending on the model, with seat widths of 20, 22, or 24-inches to choose from..

Shuttle Extra-Wide Wheelchair with Removable Desk-Length Arms and Elevating Leg Rests with a 700-pound capacity has seat widths in 24, 26, and 28-inches.

Selecting a Wheelchair

Spend time gathering all the pertinent details and answer the following questions:

• How much time will be spent in the chair?
• What activities will the chair be used for?
• How much does the user weigh?
• What is the weight capacity of the chair?
• Meaning the weight distributed across the device, not how much the seat can hold.
• User height
• User leg length
• Arm usage

What width wheelchair do I need?

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 too wide so that the user can slide around or not have adequate arm supports.

Measuring for a wheelchair

1. Find the width of the widest part of the body while seated. (Often the hips or thighs.) Add one or two inches to this measurement.
2. Measure the length from the back of the buttocks to the inside of the knee. Subtract two inches to keep the seat from digging into the user's knees.
3. Find the distance from the bottom of the user's buttocks to their collarbone.
4. Measure from the back of the knee to the ground while keeping the feet flat on the floor. Add two inches for footrest clearance.
5. Bend the arms to a 90-degree angle, and then find the distance from the tip of the elbow to the top of the hips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Bariatric Wheelchair?
A: It is a wheelchair for large bodies - either weighing more than 100 pounds overweight or heavier than 350 pounds.

Q: What size is a bariatric wheelchair?
A: They are generally the same height as standard chairs, but are wider - between 20 to 30 inches.

Q: What is the weight limit of a heavy-duty wheelchair?
A: These chairs range from a limit of 500 pounds to 700 pounds, depending on the make and model.

Q: How wide is an extra-wide wheelchair?
A: They range from 20 inches to 30 inches.

Vitality Medical offers a variety of bariatric wheelchairs for sale to meet your individual needs and preferences. We also carry the following accessories and cushions to further customize your chair and give you the best experience possible.

Accessories

Check out our wheelchair accessories.

• Replacement Armrest Pad for Wheelchair
• Drive Standard 8 Inch Replacement Caster
• Drive Medical Wheelchair Tray Accessory
• Wheelchair Wheel Lock and Brake Assembly by MedLine
• Drive Medical Seatbelt Safety Belt
• Elevating Leg Rests by MedLine
• Or see our many other available Accessores.

Bariatric Wheelchair Cushions

Cushions can make a seat more comfortable or elevate the user to the proper height. Check out our selection of seat cushions for wheelchairs.

Other Similar Products We Carry

• Standard Wheelchairs
• Transport Chairs
• Motorized Wheelchairs and Electric Power Chairs
• Reclining Wheelchairs & Tilt-in-Space
• Portable Lightweight Folding Wheelchairs for Travel
• Ultra Lightweight Wheelchairs - Manual, Portable