Transport Chairs
A transport chair is a lightweight, foldable wheelchair with four small wheels that a caregiver pushes. It folds fast, lifts easily into a car, and is a favorite for appointments and travel. Shop trusted brands with local help in Salt Lake City and nationwide shipping.
Call 801-906-3900 See all wheelchairsThe main difference is who moves the chair. Here is how they compare at a glance.
Someone else will do the pushing, and you want the lightest chair that folds fast for appointments, errands, and travel.
The user wants to move the chair on their own, or needs more adjustability for all-day use. See our wheelchairs and lightweight wheelchairs.
Four things settle most decisions.
Pick a seat width that fits the user and a weight rating above their weight. Standard models are common in the 250 to 300 lb range, with heavy-duty chairs rated higher. Confirm the exact figures on each product.
If it will be lifted into a car often, a lighter frame is easier on the caregiver. Compare the listed chair weights on the products here.
Slightly larger rear wheels roll more smoothly over thresholds and outdoor ground. Smaller wheels keep the chair compact for indoors and travel.
Companion hand brakes give the caregiver control on slopes, and swing-away or removable footrests make transfers easier. Features vary by model.
Affinity Home Medical is a locally owned medical equipment store serving Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities since 2011. Try a transport chair in person at our showroom and get help matching the size and weight to your needs, or order online and we will ship it nationwide.
A transport chair is a lightweight, foldable wheelchair with four small wheels that a caregiver or companion pushes. It is designed for getting someone from place to place, such as to appointments or on trips, rather than for self-propelling.
A standard wheelchair has large rear wheels so the user can push themselves. A transport chair has four small wheels and must be pushed by someone else, but it is usually lighter and more compact and folds easily for the car.
No. Because the rear wheels are small, a transport chair is meant to be pushed by a caregiver. If the user needs to move the chair on their own, a standard or lightweight wheelchair is the better choice.
Standard transport chairs are commonly rated in the 250 to 300 lb range, and heavy-duty models go higher. Choose a rating comfortably above the user's weight and confirm the exact figure on the product you pick.
Yes. They fold quickly and are lighter than standard wheelchairs, which makes them easy to lift into a car trunk and maneuver in tight spaces, a common reason people choose them.
Affinity Home Medical has a Salt Lake City showroom where you can try transport chairs in person, with local delivery and nationwide shipping. Call 801-906-3900 or browse the models above.
Tell us the user's weight, how it will be transported, and who will push it. We will point you to the right chair.
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