Rear Drive Unit Under a Folding Chair
A drive unit under the seat does the pushing while the carer steers from behind.
More InfoPower Assisted Wheelchairs
A power-assisted wheelchair keeps the feel of a manual chair but adds a motor to help on hills and longer pushes. The assist can be built into the wheels or added as a separate drive unit. Check the extra weight, the range per charge and whether it helps the user, the carer or both.
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Check the dimensions, compatibility and handling requirements in each listing.
Power-Assist Rear Wheels with Hub Motors
Motors in the rear hubs mainly help a self-propelling user, so check whether a carer control is offered.
More InfoClip-On Front Power Attachment
A front attachment is driven by the user, not the carer, so it suits a different kind of help.
More InfoAttendant Power Pack on a Transit Chair
Built for helpers who struggle on hills, this attendant pack fits a transit chair.
More InfoFront Attachment Shown on Its Own
Front units are usually steered by the seated user rather than a helper.
More InfoRear Drive Unit Shown on Its Own
Rear drive units can be added to an existing chair; ask how they brake on slopes.
More InfoFolded Chair with Detachable Drive Unit
Removable drive units matter to carers who lift the chair into a car.
More InfoHandle-Mounted Attendant Control
The handle-mounted control is the carer’s main contact with the motor, so try it on a slope.
More InfoPower-Assist Battery and Charger
Carers often handle charging too, so check how easy the battery is to take off.
More InfoRigid Chair with Slim Power Wheels
Designed for people who push themselves, power wheels on a rigid frame are rarely the carer’s choice.
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