| An electric wheelchair is a chair powered by | | | | a semi-reclining seat is optional, while for |
| a motor. It is also called a power | | | | the last one it is standard. The weight |
| wheelchair. These motorized wheelchairs are | | | | capacity also varies between the three |
| ideal for people who need to use a wheelchair | | | | electric wheelchair models. The M-50 and M-51 |
| all the time. The average price of an | | | | have a maximum weight limit of 300 lbs, while |
| electric wheelchair is about $3000. Some | | | | the M-71 has a limit of 250 lbs. Jazzy 1103 |
| power wheelchairs are made for indoor use | | | | Ultra with NP Controller |
| only and using them outdoors is rather | | | | |
| dangerous. Things to look at when buying an | | | | This electric wheelchair is designed both for |
| electric wheelchair | | | | indoor and outdoor use. It can be use by |
| | | | someone between 5'0" and 5'10" high. Like the |
| When buying an electric wheelchair, there are | | | | Invacare electric wheelchair models listed |
| a lot of things to consider. You have to find | | | | above, it also has a mid-wheel drive. The |
| a chair that fits your needs. Some of the | | | | Jazzy 1103 Ultra with NP Controller has a |
| features you should look at when purchasing a | | | | maximum speed of 4 mph. It has a power |
| wheelchair are its weight, whether it is | | | | elevating swivel seat and an 18 inch turning |
| designed for indoor or outdoor use, its | | | | radius. This electric wheelchair weighs 71 |
| weight capacity, the power source etc. | | | | pounds and has a maximum weight limit of 300 |
| | | | lbs. |
| To get an idea you can take a look at the | | | | |
| electric wheelchair reviews posted below. | | | | Other electric wheelchair manufacturers are |
| These chairs are designed by lead wheelchair | | | | Permobil, Redman Power Chair, Pride, Quickie, |
| manufacturers. Invacare Pronto M-50, M-51, | | | | Falcon etc. |
| M-71 series | | | | |
| | | | Electric wheel chairs have been out for a |
| These electric wheelchair models are small | | | | while now helping people get where they want |
| and easy to use especially indoors. They are | | | | and need to go, but when buying one you |
| recommended for indoor and limited outdoor | | | | should take the time to research and test it |
| use. The fact that they are small (38" x 25") | | | | before you buy. The thirty minutes of |
| and have a mid-wheel drive makes them easy to | | | | research might save you a couple hundred to a |
| manipulate indoors, whereas the wider casters | | | | couple thousand dollars. |
| and the SureStep suspensions allow them to | | | | |
| pass small obstacles. | | | | When looking for a certian chair you may want |
| | | | to consult a person who has used on before |
| All three models have a maximum speed of 3 | | | | there is a forum at my website that you may |
| mph, which is low for very active persons, | | | | be able to share or get some information |
| but enough for home and nursing use. The seat | | | | please feel free to help yourself or others. |
| is 17" or 18" deep. For the first two models, | | | | |