Karman KM-8520X Bariatric Lightweight Wheelchair

The Karman KM-8520X is the lightest bariatric wheelchair on the market - 35 lbs with a 352 lb weight capacity in a portable aluminum frame. Most bariatric chairs weigh 50+ lbs and use steel frames. The KM-8520X uses aircraft-grade aluminum to deliver heavy-duty capacity in a form factor that caregivers can actually manage. Anti-tippers, a seatbelt, flip-back height-adjustable armrests, folding backrest, and quick-release rear wheels are all included standard.

Key Features

• 352 lb weight capacity in a 35 lb aluminum frame
• Lightest bariatric wheelchair in its class
• Anti-tippers and seatbelt standard
• Flip-back height-adjustable armrests
• Folding backrest for compact storage
• Quick-release rear wheel axles
• Removable swing-away footrests

Ideal for: Larger-framed users who need a bariatric-rated wheelchair but want the portability and manageability of a lightweight aluminum frame.

The Karman KM-8520X qualifies under HCPCS code K0007, the heavy-duty wheelchair classification. This code reflects the chair's 352 lb weight capacity in a bariatric-rated aluminum frame. Ask your clinician or insurer about documentation requirements.

Specifications

• Frame Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum
• Frame Weight: 35 lbs
• Weight Capacity: 352 lbs
• Seat Width Options: 20 in, 22 in
• Armrests: Flip-back height-adjustable
• Backrest: Folding
• Rear Wheels: Quick-release axles
• Footrests: Removable swing-away
• Safety: Anti-tippers and seatbelt standard
• Frame Color: Black
• HCPCS Code: K0007

Searching for the lightest bariatric wheelchair available, a heavy-duty wheelchair under 40 lbs, or a K0007 bariatric wheelchair with quick-release wheels? The KM-8520X delivers 352 lb capacity in a 35 lb aluminum frame — lighter than most standard-capacity steel chairs.