Power & Electric Wheelchair Suppliers in Melbourne

Find and buy power and electric wheelchairs from verified suppliers on MedicalSearch. A power or electric wheelchair is designed for patients who are unable to propel a manual wheelchair.

Factors to consider when buying an electric wheelchair:

• Types – Choose the one best suited for the intended use.
  • Travel power wheelchairs – The most compact type designed for portability, easy to maneuver in compact spaces like small apartments or shops.
  • Folding power wheelchairs – Transportable with seating design compatible with pressure management cushions.
  • Center-wheel drive power wheelchairs – The most maneuverable type, with captain’s seat design.
  • Heavy-duty power wheelchairs – Suitable for users weighing between 135 and 300kgs depending on the model.
  • Pediatric power wheelchairs – Designed for children.
  • Standing power wheelchairs – Chair can be adjusted to a standing position.
• Speed – Important for users who plan to travel long distances, rear-wheel drives have speeds of up to 13 kph.
• Maneuverability or turning radius – This is influenced by frame length, the size of the seat and the type and angle of the footrest.
• Wheels – Can either be solid or pneumatic. Consider the terrain where the wheelchair will be used and the size of the caster wheels.
• Battery range – Ranges between 16 and 40 km per single charge.
• Controller – Available in several options including sip and puff, head control, foot control, chin control and speech control .

Contact our vendors for a free quote or expert advice on electric wheelchairs. Delivery available Australia wide.

If you are looking to buy a Power & Electric Wheelchair for sale, suppliers on MedicalSearch include Country Care Group