Rollators with Seats
Rollators are Mobility Aids for walking patients. These rollators with seats are designed to provide stability and safety. A rollator is significantly different from a walker that has four legs or a rolling walker that has 2-legs and 2 wheels. The 4-wheel rollator allows patients to quickly cover more ground than walkers allow. These mobility aids offer braking safety as well as a "parking-brake" function. Most are equipped with padded seats to allow resting at intervals. Many also have privacy storage bags that allow you to bring items along with you that are hidden from the view of others. You may select from less expensive small wheel rollators that work well indoors or from large wheel rollators that are better able to negotiate uneven terrain or bumpy sidewalks. These added features increase the velocity and distance mobility patients are able to traverse. At the bottom of this page is useful information on How to Choose the Best Rollator, Fitting Instructions, Rollator Advantages/Disadvantages, Comparison Chart and 3 vs 4-Wheel info.
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Medline Durable Aluminum Fold Up Mobility Rollator Walker with 6 Inch Wheels and Seat for Adults
MedLineStarting at: $58.66
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Drive Medical Deluxe 3 Wheel Aluminum Rollator w/ 7.5 Inch Castors
Drive MedicalStarting at: $76.74
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3-Wheel vs 4-Wheel
Three-wheel versions offer a shorter turning radius and afford easier traversing of tight spaces often encountered while indoors. 4-wheel versions, on the other hand, offer more stability and provide better support for both indoor and outdoor walking. Most 3-wheelers do not have a seat for resting while almost all the 4-wheelers have either a cushioned seat or a canvass seat. A 4-wheel rollator with seat usually has storage space located under the seat. This storage space can be a canvass bag or a basket. Most people prefer the canvass bag to maintain their privacy.
How To Choose the Best Rollator
The best rollator can be elusive unless you know what to look for and how to match the rollator to best meet your specific needs. Rollators are often available with different size wheels. Smaller wheels cost less and are adequate for indoor use while larger wheels allow easier traversing over uneven or bumpy terrain. Mobility aids with large wheels are useful for walking outside. Three-wheel rollators offer tighter turns for easier indoor navigation while four-wheelers provide better support. Heavy-duty versions are made with stronger materials and are larger in size to support more weight. Specialty rollators offer additional functions and ease of use. These types offer sleek designs, premium materials, and additional storage. Below is a simple comparison chart that displays the four basic types of rollators and their advantages and disadvantages.
Types of Rollators
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Fitting Your New Rollator
Rollator Comparison Chart
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| Types | 3-Wheel | 4-Wheel (standard) | Heavy Duty | Speciality |
| Popular Brands | Medline Envoy 380 Titanium Carex Trio Merits 3-Wheel Drive 3-Wheel |
Lumex Walkabout Lite Guardian Guardian Aluminum Dolomite Legacy Freedom Ultralight Crosstour |
Medline Adjustable Width Medline Bariatric Nitro Euro Heavy Duty Drive Bariatric Merits Bariatric Dolomite Maxi+ |
Deluxe Comfort Rollator Guardian Luxe Simplicity Posh Premium Legacy Low FuturaTall |
| Width (between handles, Inch) | 14.5 to 26 | 14 to 25 | 23.5 to 28.25 | 17 to 23 |
| Adjustable Height (Inch) | 31 to 38 | 25 to 38 | 26.5 to 41 | 29 to 43.5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 7.5 to 14.5 | 14 to 19 | 19 or 25 | 11 to 25 |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 250 to 300 | 250 to 350 | 400 or 500 | 250 to 350 |
| Seat | none | canvass or cushion | cushion | canvass or cushion |
| Wheel Diameter (Inch) | 7.5 to 8 | 6 or 8 | 6 to 10 | 6 to 8 |
| Brakes | loop handles | loop handles | loop handles lever |
loop handles push down loop handles |
| Storage | basket tray private storage bag |
private under seat private storage bag basket |
basket under seat private storage bag |
removable storage bag canvass bag under seat basket |
| Cane/Cup Holder | none | none | additional purchase | cane/cup holder |
| Other Features | - | - | - | stow-n-go clip |
Typical Components of Rollators with Seats
