Customers find the wheelchair well-built and appreciate its lightweight design that makes it easy to maneuver through houses. The chair is comfortable with a cushioned back and smooth ride on hard surfaces, while being easy to assemble, particularly the leg rests. They praise its exceptional functionality and good value for money, with one customer noting it performs well on packed grass.
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12 reviews for Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W” x 16″D Seat
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Deborah Fung –
Exceeding my expectation
Husband had an amputation on his right foot due to illness. His physical therapist loaned us a light weight wheelchair from the hospital before his electrical chair is delivered. That wheelchair was light weighted (I still feel heavy) and was easy for hubby to maneuver compares to others he had used in the hospital. We were told that particular chair cost more than a thousand. His electrical chair was delivered and the loan wheelchair was returned. However, the electrical chair was 500 lbs, and it is impossible for me to take him out with it. Therefore finding him another wheelchair is a must. I found this one on Amazon with a very reasonable price and looked sturdy, so I thought just gave a try. Hubby is 5’10”, 170 lbs. I bought 18″ for him and he sits in comfortably. To our surprise, It is not only extremely easy and effortless for him to maneuver, but it is also light in weight so I can easily transport in and out of our car. I would say I made my husband dropped his jaw, he couldn’t believe I was able to find him a wheelchair with all the qualities of the previous loaned one, but better with much lower price as we would have expected. The easy folding is another plus. I would only say the foot rest installation was a bit confused to us and the manual was not clear at all, we had to figure it out ourselves. Now I need to find out if I can lock the foot rest so it wouldn’t swing easily. Other than this minor issue, we are very happy and satisfied with the purchase.
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armaghman –
Great product.
Great, light wheelchair. We only have a need for one for 6-8 weeks but buying was less expensive than renting. Relatively light at about 22 lbs and I have no problems loading into and out of our forester. Easy to expand for use or fold for storage. Two leg supports that are easy to install or remove. Seems to be well made but we have only had it for 3 weeks. Recommend a seat cushion to go with it if you anticipate extended use. It comes fully assembled so just unbox and it is ready for use.
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JcB –
Great value but could be improved.
This is a great chair for the price. It is light enough so most people can handle it. It is made of steel so it will probably last forever. There are two screws on each of the brake levers that need to be tightened frequently. I glued a magnet to a small wrench that i keep on the chair. The chair is too wide to go through some of my doors. Because the chair folds outward, I used a leather belt on the bottom to keep it from opening all the way. It fits through the doors very nicely while still maintaining its proper shape. The belt broke after a week, so I replaced it with a cable and clamps. A turnbuckle would have been better, but I didn’t have time to make one.
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Carol –
Exceptional Transport Wheelchair
Transporting my 89 year old husband to his various medical appointments —shopping and dining out—relaxation and outside activities—are simplified and easier to manage with this sturdy light weight chair. Excellent quality-and workmanship provides a secure and safe assurance with its use.
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D. Lipthrott LCSW –
Lightweight, Practical and Comfortable
Bought this for my ‘second Mom’ after her hip replacement to use for longer walking distances right after her surgery. This is the same brand and almost the same the rehab center used. It’s fairly light for a wheel chair so I can lift it fairly easily to put it in the trunk. It has the cut away arms so you can push it up to a table. What amazed me was that my ‘Mom’ could sit up in it for 2 hours without complaining about the comfort. I needed that comfort to take her to a caregiver where she would sit for a couple of hours. The rehab center told me that the trick is to buy the seat pads. The ones I bought here on Amazon were the Secure SCSS-1 Convex Wheelchair Sling Seat Support for the base to eliminate the sag in any wheelchair sear. Then on top of that I put the Hermell Convoluted Wheelchair Cushion, Egg Crate Foam Cuschion. She liked it so much, that sometimes she preferred to sit in the wheelchair at home rather than her usual family room chair. The legs are easy to put on and take off. They also swing away. A nice feature is a an adjustable pad on the legs to support the calf. (They also elevate, but I haven’t used that feature.) Going over curbs and small steps is easy.
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Heron – Austin, Texas –
Sturdy, long lasting, and perfect for most users.
I run a rent anything business in Austin called Heron. We rent everything from wheelchairs to laser tag to air mattresses. Adding a piece of inventory includes days of careful research to make sure we’re adding a dependable, durable, and long lasting product for us and our customers. We now have 5 of these Medline Wheelchairs in inventory with the original wheelchair being over 4 years old. The wheelchair is easy to navigate, lightweight compared to other wheelchairs but NOT transfer chairs, and shockingly durable. The seat portion of the wheelchair incredibly looks the same as the day we purchased it. The seat is slightly larger than an airplane seat, perfect for most people. This is a great wheelchair, you won’t be disappointed.
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William G. Shipley –
Good value
Easy to put together. Weight not too bad. Rolls easily.
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RAUL –
COMO DICE EN LA DESCRIPCION, ES BASICA LO DURADERO EL TIEMPO LO DIRA.
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Guypen –
It is not too heavy and the leg support works well. The wheels need to be backed on to a steep ridge (anything higher than 2 inches) Good value for the price
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Alex L –
The purchase was delivered very quickly. The chair is easy to handle. No effort to take apart for easier transportation in a vehicle.
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uriel –
Buena calidad
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Pierre Damphousse –
Tiennent bien dan la main , l’encre a une belle texture sur le papier.
Deborah Fung –
Exceeding my expectation
Husband had an amputation on his right foot due to illness. His physical therapist loaned us a light weight wheelchair from the hospital before his electrical chair is delivered. That wheelchair was light weighted (I still feel heavy) and was easy for hubby to maneuver compares to others he had used in the hospital. We were told that particular chair cost more than a thousand. His electrical chair was delivered and the loan wheelchair was returned. However, the electrical chair was 500 lbs, and it is impossible for me to take him out with it. Therefore finding him another wheelchair is a must. I found this one on Amazon with a very reasonable price and looked sturdy, so I thought just gave a try. Hubby is 5’10”, 170 lbs. I bought 18″ for him and he sits in comfortably. To our surprise, It is not only extremely easy and effortless for him to maneuver, but it is also light in weight so I can easily transport in and out of our car. I would say I made my husband dropped his jaw, he couldn’t believe I was able to find him a wheelchair with all the qualities of the previous loaned one, but better with much lower price as we would have expected. The easy folding is another plus. I would only say the foot rest installation was a bit confused to us and the manual was not clear at all, we had to figure it out ourselves. Now I need to find out if I can lock the foot rest so it wouldn’t swing easily. Other than this minor issue, we are very happy and satisfied with the purchase.
armaghman –
Great product.
Great, light wheelchair. We only have a need for one for 6-8 weeks but buying was less expensive than renting. Relatively light at about 22 lbs and I have no problems loading into and out of our forester. Easy to expand for use or fold for storage. Two leg supports that are easy to install or remove. Seems to be well made but we have only had it for 3 weeks. Recommend a seat cushion to go with it if you anticipate extended use. It comes fully assembled so just unbox and it is ready for use.
JcB –
Great value but could be improved.
This is a great chair for the price. It is light enough so most people can handle it. It is made of steel so it will probably last forever. There are two screws on each of the brake levers that need to be tightened frequently. I glued a magnet to a small wrench that i keep on the chair. The chair is too wide to go through some of my doors. Because the chair folds outward, I used a leather belt on the bottom to keep it from opening all the way. It fits through the doors very nicely while still maintaining its proper shape. The belt broke after a week, so I replaced it with a cable and clamps. A turnbuckle would have been better, but I didn’t have time to make one.
Carol –
Exceptional Transport Wheelchair
Transporting my 89 year old husband to his various medical appointments —shopping and dining out—relaxation and outside activities—are simplified and easier to manage with this sturdy light weight chair. Excellent quality-and workmanship provides a secure and safe assurance with its use.
D. Lipthrott LCSW –
Lightweight, Practical and Comfortable
Bought this for my ‘second Mom’ after her hip replacement to use for longer walking distances right after her surgery. This is the same brand and almost the same the rehab center used. It’s fairly light for a wheel chair so I can lift it fairly easily to put it in the trunk. It has the cut away arms so you can push it up to a table. What amazed me was that my ‘Mom’ could sit up in it for 2 hours without complaining about the comfort. I needed that comfort to take her to a caregiver where she would sit for a couple of hours. The rehab center told me that the trick is to buy the seat pads. The ones I bought here on Amazon were the Secure SCSS-1 Convex Wheelchair Sling Seat Support for the base to eliminate the sag in any wheelchair sear. Then on top of that I put the Hermell Convoluted Wheelchair Cushion, Egg Crate Foam Cuschion. She liked it so much, that sometimes she preferred to sit in the wheelchair at home rather than her usual family room chair. The legs are easy to put on and take off. They also swing away. A nice feature is a an adjustable pad on the legs to support the calf. (They also elevate, but I haven’t used that feature.) Going over curbs and small steps is easy.
Heron – Austin, Texas –
Sturdy, long lasting, and perfect for most users.
I run a rent anything business in Austin called Heron. We rent everything from wheelchairs to laser tag to air mattresses. Adding a piece of inventory includes days of careful research to make sure we’re adding a dependable, durable, and long lasting product for us and our customers. We now have 5 of these Medline Wheelchairs in inventory with the original wheelchair being over 4 years old. The wheelchair is easy to navigate, lightweight compared to other wheelchairs but NOT transfer chairs, and shockingly durable. The seat portion of the wheelchair incredibly looks the same as the day we purchased it. The seat is slightly larger than an airplane seat, perfect for most people. This is a great wheelchair, you won’t be disappointed.
William G. Shipley –
Good value
Easy to put together. Weight not too bad. Rolls easily.
RAUL –
COMO DICE EN LA DESCRIPCION, ES BASICA LO DURADERO EL TIEMPO LO DIRA.
Guypen –
It is not too heavy and the leg support works well. The wheels need to be backed on to a steep ridge (anything higher than 2 inches) Good value for the price
Alex L –
The purchase was delivered very quickly. The chair is easy to handle. No effort to take apart for easier transportation in a vehicle.
uriel –
Buena calidad
Pierre Damphousse –
Tiennent bien dan la main , l’encre a une belle texture sur le papier.