Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W" x 16"D Seat

Husband had an amputation on his right foot due to illness. His physical therapist loaned us a light weight wheelchair from the hospital before his electrical chair is delivered. That wheelchair was light weighted (I still feel heavy) and was easy for hubby to maneuver compares to others he had used in the hospital. We were told that particular chair cost more than a thousand. His electrical chair was delivered and the loan wheelchair was returned. However, the electrical chair was 500 lbs, and it is impossible for me to take him out with it. Therefore finding him another wheelchair is a must. I found this one on Amazon with a very reasonable price and looked sturdy, so I thought just gave a try. Hubby is 5'10", 170 lbs. I bought 18" for him and he sits in comfortably. To our surprise, It is not only extremely easy and effortless for him to maneuver, but it is also light in weight so I can easily transport in and out of our car. I would say I made my husband dropped his jaw, he couldn't believe I was able to find him a wheelchair with all the qualities of the previous loaned one, but better with much lower price as we would have expected. The easy folding is another plus. I would only say the foot rest installation was a bit confused to us and the manual was not clear at all, we had to figure it out ourselves. Now I need to find out if I can lock the foot rest so it wouldn't swing easily. Other than this minor issue, we are very happy and satisfied with the purchase.

Great, light wheelchair. We only have a need for one for 6-8 weeks but buying was less expensive than renting. Relatively light at about 22 lbs and I have no problems loading into and out of our forester. Easy to expand for use or fold for storage. Two leg supports that are easy to install or remove. Seems to be well made but we have only had it for 3 weeks. Recommend a seat cushion to go with it if you anticipate extended use. It comes fully assembled so just unbox and it is ready for use.

This is a great chair for the price. It is light enough so most people can handle it. It is made of steel so it will probably last forever. There are two screws on each of the brake levers that need to be tightened frequently. I glued a magnet to a small wrench that i keep on the chair. The chair is too wide to go through some of my doors. Because the chair folds outward, I used a leather belt on the bottom to keep it from opening all the way. It fits through the doors very nicely while still maintaining its proper shape. The belt broke after a week, so I replaced it with a cable and clamps. A turnbuckle would have been better, but I didn't have time to make one.

Transporting my 89 year old husband to his various medical appointments —shopping and dining out—relaxation and outside activities—are simplified and easier to manage with this sturdy light weight chair. Excellent quality-and workmanship provides a secure and safe assurance with its use.

Bought this for my 98 year old mother. Here's what I like: 1) Foldable & liftable. Easy to remove the legs/feet unit. That takes off about 10 pounds leaving you with 33 pounds to lift into the car. Not that I'd want to do this all day long! I'm not young or strong. But I could handle the task. I just attach the legs/feet once I'm at our destination. 2) The elevating legs are terrific if your person has circulation issues & needs to sit in the chair awhile. 3) The arms swing back so the chair can be pushed under pretty much any table or desk, no problem. 4) Solidly built, attractive with a modern tech look. Pushed it over uneven surfaces-not wobbly in the least. 5) Self propelled option if another person in household who is capable of wheeling self needs it-you never know! 6) Maneuvers very well in tight spaces. I haven't found any negatives and I haven't pinched my fingers-yet :) Plus mom feels secure & comfortable seated in chair.

I run a rent anything business in Austin called Heron. We rent everything from wheelchairs to laser tag to air mattresses. Adding a piece of inventory includes days of careful research to make sure we're adding a dependable, durable, and long lasting product for us and our customers. We now have 5 of these Medline Wheelchairs in inventory with the original wheelchair being over 4 years old. The wheelchair is easy to navigate, lightweight compared to other wheelchairs but NOT transfer chairs, and shockingly durable. The seat portion of the wheelchair incredibly looks the same as the day we purchased it. The seat is slightly larger than an airplane seat, perfect for most people. This is a great wheelchair, you won't be disappointed.

Easy to put together. Weight not too bad. Rolls easily.