Manual Wheelchairs

High performance, lightweight, portable and stylish: Today's manual wheelchair designs offer something for every environment and need.


Ki Mobility

Catalyst

Catalyst

The Catalyst line from Ki Mobility redefines the ultralightweight folding market by raising the bar in weight, performance, durability, and functionality. Catalyst users can count on quality construction and durable design from any of the four models. With unlimited options and configuration possibilities, Catalyst can be specifically customized to meet your unique needs. All Catalysts are constructed of 7000-series aluminum and utilize a dual cross brace design, giving you the best in rigidity and ride performance. The Catalyst line’s transport weights start at 12.8 lbs., and Catalyst is the first to offer a 300-lb. standard weight capacity.

  • (800) 981-1540

Permobil

TiLite Pilot

TiLite Pilot

Watch your kid soar in the ultralightweight TiLite Pilot. The Pilot has built-in forward growth adjustment to grow with your child and maintain optimal rear wheel access. This gives kids the most efficient propulsion possible without needing to adjust or relearn their push mechanics. A clean frame design features a seat pan and side panels with easy access to the adjustment bolts, making changes simple and intuitive. The ultralightweight design and carbon fiber frame panels make the Pilot 50-percent lighter and a breeze for kids to navigate. Quick-release wheels and transit tie-downs mean that transporting the Pilot is also simple for Mom and Dad.

  • (800) 736-0925

Invacare Corporation

Tracer SX5

Tracer SX5

  • Lightweight steel frame (HCPCS coded K0003/K0006) is perfect for rental and long- or short-term use.
  • Heavy-duty inner liner keeps the seat and back from stretching, and urethane rear tires are mounted on “no flex” wheels for durability.
  • Dual-axle design allows for conversion to hemi-height.
  • Available in seat widths of 14", 16", 18", 20" and 22", with a seat depth of 16".
  • Choose the arm style: full-length fixed height; desk-length fixed height; full-length adjustable height; or desk-length adjustable height.
  • Weight capacity of 250 lbs. or 300 lbs. for 20" and 22" models.
  • (800) 333-6900

Broda Seating

Encore Rehab Wheelchair

Encore Rehab

  • Features special adaptations and customizability for complex rehab environments.
  • Solid seat pan and open back canes enable an almost infinite range of seating options.
  • New foldable back canes facilitate transporting within the environment or in and out of vehicles.
  • Low front seat-to-floor height enables foot propulsion or ergonomic hand propulsion with front mount mag wheels.
  • New partnership with Motion Concepts makes the Matrx Seating series available to order and ship pre-configured on the Encore Rehab chair.
  • (800) 668-0637

Broda Seating

Encore Pedal Wheelchair

Encore Pedal Wheelchair

  • Now available with a transport option that complies with WC19 safety transport standards.
  • Patients are safely secured into the WC19 option of the wheelchair via front and rear securements and a vehicle restraint seat belt.
  • Ensures patients will stay firmly and comfortably seated in their wheelchair without the possibility of sliding or endangering themselves in transport.
  • The WC19 option for the Encore Pedal also features 25° of tilt to position the occupant for optimal comfort and pressure redistribution.
  • (800) 668-0637

Etac

Convaid Flyer

Convaid Flyer

  • A lightweight, modular and portable wheelchair with youth-oriented aesthetics and growability in mind.
  • A width-expandable chair that grows with the child, the Flyer has a uniquely designed tilt-in-space base that accepts more complex adaptive seating.
  • Comes standard with -5° to +40° of tilt and 30° of back angle adjustment, offers optional recline, and is compatible with a large selection of options and accessories to achieve ideal positioning and support.
  • The modular design allows for easy removal of the seating module from the mobility base for simple lifting and more compact transport.

https://www.convaid.com/flyer/

  • (844) US MOBILITY

PDG Mobility

Elevation

Elevation

  • Suitable for a wide range of users and allows them to embrace daily activities.
  • Unique features such as gas strut suspension, ultra-lightweight frame, dynamic/on-the-fly seat height adjustment, and adjustable back angle make the Elevation a highly adaptable chair.
  • Gas springs used in dynamic seat height adjustment are selected and positioned at the factory for the weight of the user.
  • Optional rigid-articulating side guards allow for superior lift and stability when in elevated seat positions.
  • Users can easily adjust their sitting posture to suit activities.

https://elevationbypdg.com/

  • (888) 858-4422

Ki Mobility

Liberty FT

Liberty FT

  • Tilting in space meets independent propulsion and portability in the Liberty FT, built for independent mobility, particularly via foot propulsion.
  • Front seat height remains constant, regardless of tilt position, so a user can find the optimal tilt angle that allows foot propelling while maintaining pelvic stability and reducing shear.
  • Provides repositioning for relief from sitting in a static position.
  • Whether tilt is being used for pressure relief, to facilitate optimal posture, or to provide a little help with gravity, the Liberty FT uses gas springs that can be adjusted to the user’s weight to make tilting and repositioning effortless.

https://www.kimobility.com/Product.action?productName=Liberty+FT

  • (800) 981-1540

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

QUICKIE IRIS

QUICKIE IRIS

  • Features up to 55° of Intelligent Rotation-in-Space technology, numerous adjustments, and it’s one of the lightest and strongest tilt-in-space wheelchairs available.
  • Seat frame rotates around the user’s center of gravity for a smooth tilting motion that is easy to control and allows the shortest possible wheelbase that is easy to maneuver.
  • Has a standard weight capacity of 300 lbs. and up to 400 lbs. on the heavy-duty option.
  • The Elevating/Articulating Leg Rest includes 2" of height adjustment to better align with the knee joint for a natural motion.

https://www.sunrisemedical.com/manual-wheelchairs/quickie/tilt-in-space-wheelchairs/iris

  • (800) 333-4000

Ki Mobility

Ethos Ultralightweight Chair

Ethos

  • An ultralightweight rigid chair with a dual-frame design and Isolation Technology (ISO Tech).
  • ISO Tech creates an incredibly smooth ride experience, while protecting the rider from the onslaught of high-frequency vibration that would generally be experienced in a standard wheelchair design.
  • Interchangeable ISO Tech polymers enable tailoring of the ride experience through varying densities so the ride can go from soft and supple to stiff and rigid.
  • The dual-frame design elevates performance to rival that of a dual-tube rigid, while providing adjustability that no other rigid frame can provide.

https://www.kimobility.com/ethos/

  • (800) 981-1540

Leggero

Enzo Wheelchair

Enzo Wheelchair

  • This new pediatric “transitional” chair features a stable folding frame (with a rigid frame option), TRU-Comfort seating, and a range of bright trim colors.
  • Offers 45° posterior tilt, with an optional 5° anterior tilt.
  • The axle position is adjustable, and Enzo also has adjustable depth clamping seat rails and adjustable height clamping back canes.
  • Choose from push-to-lock, hub lock, or drum brakes, as well as numerous wheel and caster choices.
  • 185-lb. weight capacity, with seat depths of 11-20" and seat widths of 12-18", and a seat-to-floor height of 13.5-20".

https://leggero.us/enzo/

  • (844) 503-5437

Invacare Corporation

ProSPIN X4

ProSPIN X4

  • Combines the look, feel and performance of a rigid wheelchair with the portability and convenience of a folding chair.
  • This modern take on a convenient folding frame features a side frame that minimizes connections for a stronger frame, multiple seat-to-floor heights, and wheel locks that can switch from push-to-lock to pull-to-lock.
  • A heavy-duty option means the ProSPIN X4 can accommodate consumers weighing up to 350 lbs.
  • (800) 333-6900

Mobility Lifter

LIFTKAR PT

LIFTKAR PT

  • This attendant-operated stair climber works on angled, straight and curved stairs of many types (wood, metal, concrete or carpeted).
  • Attaches to a manual wheelchair and is compatible with most standard, transport, sport or pediatric models.
  • Disassemble into three parts that can be easily stored in a car; the heaviest piece is 41 lbs.
  • These stair climbers are battery operated, feature three climbing speeds, and have brake wheels that automatically lock upon reaching the step edge.
  • (615) 530-1374

Numotion

Motivation Multisport

Motivation Multisport

  • A premier entry-level, court-based wheelchair tough enough to be used across a wide range of sports and activities, including basketball, tennis and lacrosse.
  • Ideal for individual use or by multiple athletes at schools, clubs or community sports programs.
  • These durable chairs utilize two sport mini caster wheels at the front and one sport anti-tip wheel in the rear to provide good maneuverability on multiple court surfaces.
  • The chairs use common wheel and bearing sizes and have also been designed so that parts are easy to replace or repair.
  • (877) 876-5332

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

Quickie IRIS

Quickie IRIS

  • IRIS is an acronym for Intelligent Rotation in Space. Created by Sunrise Medical in 2006, Rotation-in-Space or Tilt-in-Space helps to facilitate respiration, feeding, pressure relief and visual alignment for the wheelchair user.
  • Features up to 55° of Intelligent Rotation in Space Technology, the broadest range of positioning and caregiver options, numerous adjustments, and it’s one of the lightest and strongest tilt-in-space wheelchairs available today.
  • Intelligent Rotation in Space technology means the seat frame rotates around the user’s center of gravity.
  • Available in adult or pediatric models.
  • (800) 333-4000

Invacare Corporation

küschall Champion

küschall Champion

  • Suitable for most types of users, the küschall Champion has the driving performance and stability of a rigid wheelchair, plus all the advantages of a foldable one.
  • A unique horizontal folding mechanism turns this wheelchair into one of the smallest traveling chairs, and a standard soft locking mechanism on the backrest prevents it from opening while folded.
  • Nine seat positions and five backrest angles provide easy positioning of the center of gravity.
  • The Champion features stepless adjustments in the front and rear, a standard aluminum frame and a slightly upholstered backrest.

https://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/inv_catalog/prod_cat_detail.jsp?s=0&prodID=DDC0031&catOID=-536892253

  • (800) 333-6900

Alex Orthopedic

Lightweight Wheelchair

Lightweight Wheelchair

  • This sturdy, lightweight manual wheelchair features dual rear-wheel axle positions and dual-position front caster forks.
  • It has padded, flip-back, detachable desk arms and swing-away footrests.
  • Available in 16", 18" and 20" seat widths, and is compatible with leading manufacturers’ manual wheelchair parts and accessories.
  • Weighs 32.5 lbs. without the footrests, and has a weight capacity of 300 lbs. and a limited lifetime warranty on the frame.

https://www.alexorthopedic.com/Wheelchairs_c_74.html

  • (972) 641-9680

Inspired by Drive

Kanga Tilt-in-Space

Kanga Tilt-in-Space

  • Designed to meet the needs of clients requiring an adjustable tilt-in-space wheelchair, especially within the Medicare capped-rental and long-term-care markets.
  • Provides up to 45° of tilt and requires use of a separate seating system.
  • Has adjustable T-style armrests, and also features adjustable height, seat depth and seat width.
  • Equipped with angled backrest, anti-tippers, quick-release axles and optional swing-away footrests with adjustable-angle footplates or elevating legrests.

https://www.drivemedical.com/index.php/kanga-ts-pediatric-tilt-in-space-wheelchair-inclusive-system-1214.html

  • (800) 454-6612

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

Quickie 2

Quickie 2

  • The Quickie 2 pairs advanced aesthetics and technology with a folding frame (and a redesigned crossbrace) to create a more rigid, stronger and lighter wheelchair.
  • Despite a higher weight capacity of 300 lbs., the Quickie 2’s overall weight is lighter.
  • An incredibly versatile axle plate, plus modern wheels, caster housings and upholstery, create a great-looking, easy-handling and even more adjustable folding wheelchair.
  • The modern Quickie 2 comes with adjustable push handles and is available in Lite and HP (High Performance) options.
  • A 28-color palette gives each end-user the ability to add his or her own style.

https://www.sunrisemedical.com/manual-wheelchairs/quickie/folding-wheelchairs/quickie-2

  • (800) 333-4000

Invacare Corporation

Freedom NXT Tilt-in-Space

Freedom NXT Tilt-in-Space

Positioning + Power Add-On

  • A lightweight, compact and transportable option made especially for active families.
  • Add the new Alber e-fix E35 Power Add-On Drive to create the ride that active kids have been dreaming about and the independence their caregivers have been asking for.
  • Families on the go will appreciate how easily it disassembles, lifts and stows into small spaces for transport.
  • The entire system adjusts to meet the ever-changing needs of growing children up to 225 lbs.

https://www.freedomdesigns.com/WC%20NXT.html

  • (800) 333-6900

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