Rear Drive Unit Under a Folding Chair
Under-seat drive units let a carer push with far less effort, but practise stopping on flat ground first.
More InfoA wheelchair power pack fits onto a manual chair and adds a motor, so the user or carer has help on hills and long distances. Some drive from behind, others attach at the front. Check that the pack suits your frame, the extra weight it adds and how it is controlled.
Check the dimensions, compatibility and handling requirements in each listing.
Under-seat drive units let a carer push with far less effort, but practise stopping on flat ground first.
More InfoWheels with motors in the hubs mostly help the seated user, so carers see them less often.
More InfoA clip-on front unit is driven by the user, which changes the carer’s role on a trip.
More InfoA transit chair with an attendant pack is a familiar set-up for carers who push every day.
More InfoStoring the front unit indoors keeps it dry between outings.
More InfoSmall enough to keep in a cupboard, a rear drive unit and remote come off the chair easily.
More InfoWith the drive unit off, the chair folds to go in the car, a routine worth practising.
More InfoThe handle control gives the carer speed and stop buttons within easy reach.
More InfoCharging the battery after each outing becomes part of the routine, so find a dry spot for it.
More InfoMainly for self-propellers, motor wheels on a rigid frame give little help to someone pushing from behind.
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