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Karman KM-8520X Bariatric Lightweight Wheelchair

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Seat Width: 20" Wide

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Karman KM-8520X bariatric lightweight wheelchair, front three-quarter view

Karman KM-8520X Bariatric Lightweight Wheelchair

$1,980.00

The Karman KM-8520X is the lightest bariatric wheelchair on the market, at 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.

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

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

How it compares

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Seat width20 or 22 in 26 to 30 in 16 to 20 in 16 to 22 in
Weight35 lbs59 lbs28.5 lbs36 lbs
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