Lightweight wheelchairs are built to be easy to lift, fold, and travel with. Some featherweight models weigh as little as about 13.5 lbs, which makes a real difference for caregivers lifting a chair into a car trunk or anyone who moves it often. Shop foldable, portable, and travel-friendly wheelchairs here. Looking at every option? See our full wheelchairs range, including standard, transport, and heavy-duty models.
Weight is the whole point of this category. As a rough guide, a standard wheelchair often weighs in the mid-30s of pounds, a lightweight wheelchair typically lands in the mid-20s to low-30s, and ultra-lightweight or featherweight models can drop to the mid-teens, with some around 13.5 lbs. Every pound matters when someone has to lift the chair into a car or carry it up a step, which is why lighter frames are popular with travelers and with caregivers who load and unload often.
Lighter frames are easier to lift and fold, but weight capacity and features vary by model, so it is worth matching the chair to the user's size and how it will be used. Check each product's listed weight, folded size, and weight capacity, and if you are unsure which balance of light-and-sturdy is right, call us and a specialist will help. If the user needs someone else to push and maximum portability, also compare a transport chair, which has smaller wheels and is often even lighter.
Not sure how light you need to go? Tell us who will use it and how it will be transported, and we will help you pick the right lightweight wheelchair.
Call 801-906-3900It depends on the model. Lightweight wheelchairs typically weigh in the mid-20s to low-30s of pounds, while ultra-lightweight or featherweight models can be in the mid-teens, with some around 13.5 lbs. Each product page lists the exact weight so you can compare.
The main difference is frame weight. A standard wheelchair is heavier and often lower cost, while a lightweight wheelchair uses aluminum or other light materials so it is easier to lift, fold, and transport. If you or a caregiver move the chair often, lighter is usually worth it.
Yes, quality lightweight wheelchairs are built to be durable, but weight capacity varies by model, so check the listed capacity for each chair. If you need a higher weight capacity, ask us about heavy-duty options, or call and we will point you to the right frame.
These are the lightest wheelchairs, often in the mid-teens of pounds. They are designed for maximum portability, so they are popular for travel and for anyone who lifts the chair into a vehicle regularly. They may have a lower weight capacity than heavier frames, so match the chair to the user.
Lightweight and folding wheelchairs are well suited to travel because they fold compactly and are easy to lift. If you plan to fly, confirm your airline's specific requirements for wheelchairs before you travel. Call us if you want help choosing a travel-friendly model.
Choose a lightweight wheelchair if the user wants to self-propel using the large rear wheels. Choose a transport chair if someone else will always push, since transport chairs have small wheels, are lighter still, and are very portable. See our transport chairs to compare.
