• Transport chairs are lightweight and generally weigh between 18 – 29 lbs.
• These wheelchairs are made up of durable lightweight aluminium.
• Transport chairs have a seat width of 16” – 18” to fit through narrow doorways.
• Small wheels of transport wheelchairs allow for great maneuverability.
• The footrests flip for easy transfers.
• Varied types of armrests provide the required support.

The main difference between travel wheelchairs and standard wheelchairs is that the former are attendant propelled and the latter are self-propelling. Travel wheelchairs come with small wheels for maneuverability and standard wheelchairs come with large wheels with handrims for self-propulsion. Transport chairs are compact folding for storage.

Transport chairs can be classified into:

• Narrow – with 17” seat width for users under 120 lbs. 
• Medium – with 19” seat width for users between 120 to 300 lbs. 
• Wide – with 22” seat width or more for users over 300 lbs.

Yes, all travel wheelchairs fold compact enough to fit into any car!