A Lightweight Folding Wheelchair You Can Push Yourself
The Drive Lightweight Aluminium Self Propelled Wheelchair is a folding aluminium wheelchair with 24" rear wheels and hand rims, so you can get around on your own. It has a 46cm seat, a 115kg weight limit and a backrest that folds down, and it weighs about 15kg. It's a good-value way into an aluminium chair without giving up comfort.
Dispatched from our Australian supplier's NSW warehouse, usually within 2-7 business days.
Why Choose an Aluminium Self Propelled Chair?
Aluminium keeps the chair lighter than a steel frame, and you notice it every time the chair goes in and out of the car. The large rear wheels with hand rims let you wheel yourself around the house, the shops or the footpath. A family member can still push it when you're tired, using the push handles, and the rear stepper tubes help them tip the chair up a kerb.
Features
- Sturdy, lightweight aluminium frame. Strong enough for everyday use and light enough to lift into a car.
- 24" (61cm) rear wheels with hand rims. Plastic hand rims give you easy steering and control when you push yourself.
- Folds down small. The frame folds, the backrest folds in half, and the footrests and rear wheels come off for travel.
- Height adjustable, swing away footrests. The footrests flip up and swing out of the way for getting in and out of the chair.
- Full length padded armrests. Comfortable to rest your arms on.
- Nylon seat and backrest. Supportive and easy to keep clean.
- Solid front tyres. Durable, with very little upkeep.
- Lap belt included. Supplied with a lap belt for extra security.
Is the Lightweight Aluminium Wheelchair Right for You?
It usually suits you if you:
- want to wheel yourself, with the option of a helper pushing
- weigh up to 115kg and fit a 46cm wide seat
- need a chair that folds and is light enough to lift into the car
- will use it indoors and on footpaths, shopping centres and paved paths
Good to know before you order:
- This is the self propelled model with large rear wheels. It isn't the transit version.
- It's not suitable for use as a seat in a motor vehicle. Transfer to a car seat for travel.
- Want something lighter still? Our Drive Ultra Lightweight Self Propelled Wheelchair is a lighter option.
- For advice on seating and posture, we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider.
Lightweight Aluminium Wheelchair Specifications
| Part number | LAWC001AU |
| Type | Self propelled |
| Frame | Aluminium, folding, half-folding backrest |
| Seat width | 46cm |
| Seat depth | 40cm |
| Seat height | 48cm |
| Overall width (open) | 61cm |
| Width (folded) | 33cm (24cm with rear wheels off) |
| Length | 107cm |
| Height | 91cm |
| Chair weight | 15kg |
| Rear wheels | 24" (61cm) with plastic hand rims |
| Front tyres | Solid |
| Max user weight | 115kg |
| Upholstery | Nylon seat and backrest, padded armrests |
| Included | Lap belt |
| Vehicle seating | Not suitable as a seat in a motor vehicle |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Talk to Our Mobility Experts
Choosing a wheelchair is a big decision, and we're happy to help you get it right. Our Australian team can answer questions about sizing, folding, delivery and which chair suits the way you get around. Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au or call 1300 132 952.
Not sure it suits you? Email us
Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au with the answers below. Our team will check them and come back to you with this chair or a better match.
- How wide are your hips sitting down, in cm?
- Roughly how much do you weigh?
- Will you mostly wheel yourself, or will someone push you?
- Where will you use it most: indoors, footpaths, shopping centres or grass and gravel?
- Does it need to fit in a car boot, and who will be lifting it?
- What's the narrowest doorway it needs to fit through at home?