Customers find the wheelchair lightweight and easy to transport, with good functionality and ease of assembly. The chair folds up easily for storage in car trunks, and customers appreciate its maneuverability, with one noting it handles well over door jams. The build quality receives mixed feedback – while some find it well-built, others report it breaking upon first use. Similarly, opinions on size are divided, with some appreciating the wheel size while others find the seat width too small.
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13 reviews for Medline Lightweight Foldable Transport Wheelchair with Handbrakes and 12-Inch Wheels, Red Frame, Black Upholstery
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Carmel Perry –
Great chair, great value!!
Fantastic value!! This chair arrives fully assembled and ready to use. Soooo easy to figure out how the footrests and handles fold!! Chair is a breeze to fold and is very compact, so it will easily fit in the back seat of even a small car or a small trunk. Lightweight, too!! Very easy to push and steers easily. Brakes are easy to apply and to lock and unlock. Got this to transport my 91-year-old mother when traveling. Light enough that my 93-year-old father can lift it into their car if need be. I highly recommend this chair!!! It is a very nice and a great value!!!
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Drew –
Most Reliable Lightweight Chair I Ever Bought!!!! Still Funtions As New Since 2018!!!
When it comes to being a Care Giver, anything that will make my life easier in regards to providing the proper care for my mom is certainly welcomed! With that said, this is my unpaid experience with this awesome little chair!I purchased it in 2018 and after 7 years of continual use… it is still fabulous! This chair has had its fair share of trips to and from various Doctor’s offices, Stores, Shopping Outings, Restaurants, etc. From day one I have been very pleased with this chair’s build quality, functionality and it’s light weight. My mom is 88 years old and she weighs about 169 pounds. I have had no problems getting her in and out of this chair, even with her Dementia. I can’t say enough about how convenient it is for me in regards to this chair being able to fold up in seconds and easily be put in the back of my SUV. This chair still functions as new and I have never had any issues whatsoever with it! I highly recommend this chair to anyone who is looking for an affordable chair that has stood the test of time and to me worth every penny that I paid for it! Some I see have said it feels cheap… I have never though that about this chair in any way… it just feels light to me which is great!!!!!. I hope this true testimony will help someone in their purchasing decision.. Have A Blessed Day!
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Mrs Melissa Proctor –
Absolutely The Best Chair Out There
I wanted to wait until I’d had a chance to use this chair over a period of time before posting a review.Purchased to help me get my mother around. What an amazing chair!!! It’s not overly heavy, easy to haul, easy to pop up and fold away and very sturdy.I love how easy the wheels make it to get around. It’s so easy to push. I can’t say enough about this chair. If I had to put a negative I would only say, I wish it had a locking break you could set on it. But if that’s the worst I can say, then in my opinion it is still easily a 10 star product!!!!
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Kelly Raissi –
Sturdy and easy to fold/unfold.
Sturdy and reasonably comfortable. It is good for transporting and it’s easy to fold and unfold to get into the car although it is a little heavy (likely because it is sturdy and has the larger rear wheels) so it may not be easy for an older person to lift. I like the larger wheels so it can get over bumps more easily.
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Melanie –
Sturdy and lightweight transport chair
This chair works great! It’s lightweight and easy for me to use when I take my 84 year old mom to doctor. It’s easy to push and goes through all the doorways without issue.
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David –
This is a sturdy transit chair.
This transit chair exceeded all my expectations after it survived a trip to Europe in the hold of several planes. It carried a stout adult along miles of uneven cobblestone streets, over ruts, curbs and gravel paths and came back in perfect working order. It handled well, folded easily, provided comfortable seating and was lightweight and easy to carry. I give it five stars.
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Amazon Customer –
Wheelchair terrific for travel
Light weight but sturdy. Easy to pick up and put in back of SUV.
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Granover –
Perfect for our needs!
My spouse cannot walk too far nor stand too long. I purchased this to take with us to a family reunion weekend which included a lot of walking. My spouse used it as a walker some of the time, and rode in it when needed. Very sturdy and quickly folds up. It’s a bit heavier than I’d expected, but I was able to get it in and out of the car easily. The hand brakes are good to have if using as a walker. It also made a handy carrier for luggage when we checked into the hotel!
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M F –
I bought this for my father who is 180 lbs and 5’8″. He says it is very comfortable and the large wheels help to make the ride smooth over small bumps. Sometimes he sits in it at home instead of the normal house furniture because he says it is so comfortable. It is very light for the size, and easy to push with someone it it. The foot rests remove, handles fold down, and sides come together about half the original width, then it easily fits in any small hatchback and probably most sedan trunks. It can be collapsed, or reassembled, in under a minute. It fits in the rear of my Toyota mini van without any need to collapse. I just put it in the back standing on the wheels, and lock the brakes.The construction is very good, but beware this is a light duty chair which I don’t think can take extreme use. It doesn’t go at all in gravel, sand or thick lawns. I was afraid to break it when once I tried pushing my dad across the lawn. I took my dad to a cemetery with a paved foot path that had lots of roots raising the pavement. The chair felt like it was twisting out of shape, and I am sure it would not endure a lot of this twisting. The chair is not meant for “off roading”. If you stay on hard flat surfaces it is a great chair for the user and the pusher. I think it is very good value and would highly recommend if used only on flat, firm surfaces.
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Flaca –
Esta transportadora es muy práctica, ligera, angosta, y efectiva.Tiene muy buena calidad y además es bonita.Perfecta para casas con puertas tamaño estándar.
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Ru Igarashi –
I bought this for my mother based on the features of a similar wheelchair that we had borrowed and that I liked. But this one was a little better. We’ve used it for 3 months, now, whenever she has to go out. It’s light enough to be easy to put into a car’s trunk with one hand. The footrests are detachable, and if the trunk is a bit too small, the handles fold down. And that design is nicely done because there’s a bit of a bend in the handles so that they wrap around the frame. Other transport wheelchairs have the handle straight with the frame and they end up having to be angled away so those chairs don’t lay flat. This one does lay flat with the handles folded, and that also makes the chair significantly smaller. The brakes can be locked (a common feature). The footrests can be flipped up or swung all the way out of the way, to clear a path to a chair (or car seat)(a common feature, I think). There are pushbars near the rear wheels to help tilt up the chair to get over small bumps. It folds and unfolds very easily.This isn’t a super sturdy chair for negotiating rough terrain but it does reliably get my mother to her doctors and the table at the restaurant with little fuss, which is all I ask of it. It was definitely a worthwhile purchase.
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Ire –
Practica y de facil uso, se compacta de manera sencilla
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Bill Norton –
The workhorse between my electric wheelchair and this transport wheelchair. Light and easy to fold and lift into the back of the car. Until i purchased my electric WC it was used for 6 months to move my wife about the city and some parks. Now used for medical appointments and visits to friends. I would recommend using the same size and style for all four wheels.
Carmel Perry –
Great chair, great value!!
Fantastic value!! This chair arrives fully assembled and ready to use. Soooo easy to figure out how the footrests and handles fold!! Chair is a breeze to fold and is very compact, so it will easily fit in the back seat of even a small car or a small trunk. Lightweight, too!! Very easy to push and steers easily. Brakes are easy to apply and to lock and unlock. Got this to transport my 91-year-old mother when traveling. Light enough that my 93-year-old father can lift it into their car if need be. I highly recommend this chair!!! It is a very nice and a great value!!!
Drew –
Most Reliable Lightweight Chair I Ever Bought!!!! Still Funtions As New Since 2018!!!
When it comes to being a Care Giver, anything that will make my life easier in regards to providing the proper care for my mom is certainly welcomed! With that said, this is my unpaid experience with this awesome little chair!I purchased it in 2018 and after 7 years of continual use… it is still fabulous! This chair has had its fair share of trips to and from various Doctor’s offices, Stores, Shopping Outings, Restaurants, etc. From day one I have been very pleased with this chair’s build quality, functionality and it’s light weight. My mom is 88 years old and she weighs about 169 pounds. I have had no problems getting her in and out of this chair, even with her Dementia. I can’t say enough about how convenient it is for me in regards to this chair being able to fold up in seconds and easily be put in the back of my SUV. This chair still functions as new and I have never had any issues whatsoever with it! I highly recommend this chair to anyone who is looking for an affordable chair that has stood the test of time and to me worth every penny that I paid for it! Some I see have said it feels cheap… I have never though that about this chair in any way… it just feels light to me which is great!!!!!. I hope this true testimony will help someone in their purchasing decision.. Have A Blessed Day!
Mrs Melissa Proctor –
Absolutely The Best Chair Out There
I wanted to wait until I’d had a chance to use this chair over a period of time before posting a review.Purchased to help me get my mother around. What an amazing chair!!! It’s not overly heavy, easy to haul, easy to pop up and fold away and very sturdy.I love how easy the wheels make it to get around. It’s so easy to push. I can’t say enough about this chair. If I had to put a negative I would only say, I wish it had a locking break you could set on it. But if that’s the worst I can say, then in my opinion it is still easily a 10 star product!!!!
Kelly Raissi –
Sturdy and easy to fold/unfold.
Sturdy and reasonably comfortable. It is good for transporting and it’s easy to fold and unfold to get into the car although it is a little heavy (likely because it is sturdy and has the larger rear wheels) so it may not be easy for an older person to lift. I like the larger wheels so it can get over bumps more easily.
Melanie –
Sturdy and lightweight transport chair
This chair works great! It’s lightweight and easy for me to use when I take my 84 year old mom to doctor. It’s easy to push and goes through all the doorways without issue.
David –
This is a sturdy transit chair.
This transit chair exceeded all my expectations after it survived a trip to Europe in the hold of several planes. It carried a stout adult along miles of uneven cobblestone streets, over ruts, curbs and gravel paths and came back in perfect working order. It handled well, folded easily, provided comfortable seating and was lightweight and easy to carry. I give it five stars.
Amazon Customer –
Wheelchair terrific for travel
Light weight but sturdy. Easy to pick up and put in back of SUV.
Granover –
Perfect for our needs!
My spouse cannot walk too far nor stand too long. I purchased this to take with us to a family reunion weekend which included a lot of walking. My spouse used it as a walker some of the time, and rode in it when needed. Very sturdy and quickly folds up. It’s a bit heavier than I’d expected, but I was able to get it in and out of the car easily. The hand brakes are good to have if using as a walker. It also made a handy carrier for luggage when we checked into the hotel!
M F –
I bought this for my father who is 180 lbs and 5’8″. He says it is very comfortable and the large wheels help to make the ride smooth over small bumps. Sometimes he sits in it at home instead of the normal house furniture because he says it is so comfortable. It is very light for the size, and easy to push with someone it it. The foot rests remove, handles fold down, and sides come together about half the original width, then it easily fits in any small hatchback and probably most sedan trunks. It can be collapsed, or reassembled, in under a minute. It fits in the rear of my Toyota mini van without any need to collapse. I just put it in the back standing on the wheels, and lock the brakes.The construction is very good, but beware this is a light duty chair which I don’t think can take extreme use. It doesn’t go at all in gravel, sand or thick lawns. I was afraid to break it when once I tried pushing my dad across the lawn. I took my dad to a cemetery with a paved foot path that had lots of roots raising the pavement. The chair felt like it was twisting out of shape, and I am sure it would not endure a lot of this twisting. The chair is not meant for “off roading”. If you stay on hard flat surfaces it is a great chair for the user and the pusher. I think it is very good value and would highly recommend if used only on flat, firm surfaces.
Flaca –
Esta transportadora es muy práctica, ligera, angosta, y efectiva.Tiene muy buena calidad y además es bonita.Perfecta para casas con puertas tamaño estándar.
Ru Igarashi –
I bought this for my mother based on the features of a similar wheelchair that we had borrowed and that I liked. But this one was a little better. We’ve used it for 3 months, now, whenever she has to go out. It’s light enough to be easy to put into a car’s trunk with one hand. The footrests are detachable, and if the trunk is a bit too small, the handles fold down. And that design is nicely done because there’s a bit of a bend in the handles so that they wrap around the frame. Other transport wheelchairs have the handle straight with the frame and they end up having to be angled away so those chairs don’t lay flat. This one does lay flat with the handles folded, and that also makes the chair significantly smaller. The brakes can be locked (a common feature). The footrests can be flipped up or swung all the way out of the way, to clear a path to a chair (or car seat)(a common feature, I think). There are pushbars near the rear wheels to help tilt up the chair to get over small bumps. It folds and unfolds very easily.This isn’t a super sturdy chair for negotiating rough terrain but it does reliably get my mother to her doctors and the table at the restaurant with little fuss, which is all I ask of it. It was definitely a worthwhile purchase.
Ire –
Practica y de facil uso, se compacta de manera sencilla
Bill Norton –
The workhorse between my electric wheelchair and this transport wheelchair. Light and easy to fold and lift into the back of the car. Until i purchased my electric WC it was used for 6 months to move my wife about the city and some parks. Now used for medical appointments and visits to friends. I would recommend using the same size and style for all four wheels.