Safe patient transport for staff and passengers while reducing the risk of manual-handling injury
Bariatric Wheelchair Mover hitched to a wheelchair
A close-up of the Bariatric Wheelchair Mover hitch
Bariatric Wheelchair Mover in action
Power-assist your fleet of wheelchairs
The ergonomically designed Bariatric wheelchair mover enables safe moving of patient wheelchairs.
The smooth ride improves patient comfort while also reducing the risk of manual handling injuries, strain and fatigue to patient service staff. It is ideal for workplaces who support an ageing workforce.
Easy to hitch with the push of a button, the powered wheelchair mover is compatible with a variety of wheelchairs. With its small and compact design, it is ideal for manoeuvring around hospitals or airports, and in-and-out of lifts. Made in Australia, it comes with a comprehensive 12-month warranty.
How much effort does it take to push a 100 kg patient?
The required sustained force:
Manually pushing a patient in a wheelchair = 8 kg
Using the wheelchair mover = < 1 kgForce required on a slope for manual-pushing is higher.
Typical applications
Ideal for moving heavy wheelchairs, commodes and treatment chairs around hospitals (patient transportation) as well as airports (passenger transportation).
The Bariatric Wheelchair Mover is an excellent addition to any aged care or rehabilitation centre which has large numbers of wheelchairs.
Features and specifications
Order code
SHS-WHLCHAIRMOVEBARI
Load capacity
Moves up to 350 kg on a 6 degree gradient.
Max. speed
Up to 5 km per hour.
Speed mode
Thumb throttle acceleration with forward and reverse.
Usability
Compact and easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces.
Easy to steer.
Excellent turning circle.
Simple push-button automatic hitching/unhitching.
Quiet operation and smooth ride for patient comfort.
Automatic park brake.
Battery operated and rechargeable.
Non-marking tyre.
Key on/off switch.
Ergonomic design.
Park brake release—to enable manual operation in the event of a
flat battery.
Compatibility
Suitable for both standard and bariatric sized wheelchairs, with a
maximum range of 705 mm. This is the widest hitch point for
chairs when the hitch arms are fully extended.
Hitching
Gripper hitch for hitching onto wheelchairs (suitable for both
standard and bariatric sized wheelchairs) with a maximum range
of 700 mm. This is the widest hitch point for chairs when the
hitch arms are fully extended.
Simple push-button hitching/unhitching.
Height from ground: 265 to 330 mm.
Fits a variety of wheelchairs.
Country of origin
Designed and manufactured in Australia.
Safety features
Emergency stop button.
Emergency ‘back-off’ bar.
Horn.
Automatically decelerates and stops when not driving forward.
Warranty
Comprehensive 12-month warranty.
Six month warranty on battery and charger.
Battery
Two 12V-33Ah rechargeable batteries with 24V smart charger.
Dimensions (L/W/H)
830/427/1300 mm
Weight
120 kg
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