Guide to Electric Wheelchairs

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Kinds of Electric Wheelchairs include the following:

Rear-wheel drive electric wheelchair

• A rear-wheel drive electric wheelchair is one of the most stable electric wheelchairs available.
• It has a top speed of approximately six miles per hour.
• Whenever it is used for going up steep hills, it leans back on its anti-tip tubes to prevent it from tipping backwards.
• It has the highest turning radius, 33 inches at least, among all the other electric wheelchair types.

• A front-wheel drive electric wheelchair is made with the drive wheels in front.
• It is is stable even in uneven terrain whether downhill, uphill, or flat.
• It can climb over small obstacles.
• Its driving mechanism is similar to a forklift.
• It has an overall speed of five to five-and-a-half miles per hour, which is slower than the others because it tends to fish tail on higher speeds.
• It can have a turning radius of 25 to 28 inches depending on the manufacturer.

• A mid-wheel drive electric wheelchair is made with the drive wheels under the seat.
• The distribution of the wheelchair is even in front and at the back.
• It has a turning radius of 24 to 26 inches, making it maneuverable in small spaces.
• It has an overall speed of approximately five-and-a-half miles per hour.
• It is not ideal for uneven terrain because the drive wheels can be suspended until they have no contact with the ground, causing the front and casters whees to be stuck.

Durability:  Choose an electric wheelchair with pneumatic wheels, spring suspension, and a hydraulic system for increased strength and durability.

Capacity:  Choose an electric wheelchair with a weight capacity of up to 500 pounds to ensure stability and safety.

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