How to Read This Pediatric Wheelchair Comparo Manufacturers were invited to submit information on their pediatric wheelchairs in three categories: Manual, caregiver-propelled (including stroller-style" wheelchairs); Manual, self-propelled; and power. To qualify for this comparo, the wheelchair had to be available in a seat width of 14" or smaller. If information is unavailable or not applicable to a particular wheelchair, " is noted. Wheelchairs are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer name, then model name. The information provided here is self reported by the manufacturers and is listed as space permits. Text may have been edited for space; additional accessories or components may be available. This comparo is designed to be a starting point for clinicians and ATPs considering mobility choices for infants, children and teens. Please consult manufacturers for additional information and models by using the Resources listed at the end of the comparo. This comparo is also available as a downloadable pdf at MobilityMgmt.com. Manual, caregiver-propelled Wheelchair widths and lengths, seat widths and depths, and pushbar heights are listed in inches. Wheelchair weight and weight capacity are listed in Amounts of tilt and recline are listed in degrees. Positioning components are listed as space permits; check with manufacturer for possible additional components. Wheelchair disassembly refers to how the wheelchair folds and/or how the seating system is removable for easier transportability. Crash testing refers to whether the chair has been tested to the WC19 standard to be used as seating within a motor vehicle. Manual, self-propelled Frame type refers to wheelchair s rigid or folding frame design. Wheelchair seat widths and depths, front and rear seat-to-floor heights, and backrest heights are listed in inches. Product weights and weight capacities are listed in Camber angles are listed in degrees. Center-ofgravity information indicates range of adjustability in inches or that center of gravity is. Front and rear wheel choices are listed as space permits; check with manufacturer regarding other possible options. Power Weight capacities are listed in Seat widths and depths, power base widths and depths, and seat-to-floor heights are listed in inches. Top speeds are listed in miles per hour. Transit options refer to whether the wheelchair has been tested to WC19 or ISO standards and/or has securement points built in. Tilt is listed in degrees. Positioning options are listed as space permits; check with manufacturer regarding other possible components. Resources Amysystems 1650 Chicoine Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, Canada J7V 8P2 (888) 453-0311 amysystems.com Alltrack P series Columbia Medical 11724 Willake St. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (800) 454-6612 columbiamedical.com Innova CG-Tilt 2830 California St. Torrance, CA 90503 (888) CONVAID convaid.com Cruiser, Rodeo, Trekker Drive Medical 99 Seaview Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 (877) 224-0946 drivemedical.com Kanga, Wallaby Freedom Designs 2241 N. Madera Road Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800) 331-8551 freedomdesigns.com Generation Next NXT MINI Ki Mobility 4848 Industrial Park Road Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 254-0991 kimobility.com Little Wave Clik, Spark Leggero LLC 20900 Frontage Road, #G3 Belgrade, MT 59714 (800) 965-9229 leggero.us DYNO, Trak HealthCare P.O. Box 203910 Austin, TX 78720 (800) 328-4058 ottobockusmobility. com Kimba Kruze, Neo; Skippi/Skippi+ 300 Duke Drive Lebanon, TN 37090 (800) 736-0925 permobil.com K300/M300 PS Junior, K450 MX, Koala Quantum Rehab 182 Susquehanna Ave. Exeter, PA 18643 (866) 800-2002 quantumrehab.com Q6 Edge with TRU- Balance 3 Stealth Products 104 John Kelly Drive Burnet, TX 78611 (800) 965-9229 stealthproducts.com Lightning, Sprite Sunrise Medical 2842 Business Park Ave. Fresno, CA 93727 (800) 333-4000 sunrisemedical.com Zippie X CAPE, Zippie ZM-310 Thomashilfen North America 309 S. Cloverdale St., B12 Seattle, WA 98108 (866) 870-2122 thomashilfen.us EASyS, tride P.O. Box 3970 Pasco, WA 99302 (800) 545-2266 tilite.com Aero T/TRA/TR, Aero X Series 2, TWIST
Columbia Medical Innova CG-Tilt Cruiser Rodeo Width/Length 23.5"/35.5" 22-28.5"/ 44-55" 21-27"/30.5-36" Seat Width/ Depth 13-18"/12-23 (1" increments) 10-18"/6-21" 10-16"/7-18" Weight/Weight Capacity 51.5 w/ wheels/165 27-30 w/ wheels/75-250 29-39 /75-170 Manual, Caregiver-Propelled Tilt Recline Positioning Adjustability Disassembly Seating Position Wheels -5 to 50 5 to 45 85 to 105 back angle adjustment 30 fixed 90-110 Lateral thoracic, lateral hip/thigh, headrest supports; abductor Back tensioning straps Cushion options, lateral trunk supports, torso support vest, butterfly or H harness, thigh supports, foot positioners Seat depth, armrest height/angle, footrest height, footplate angle Seat depth, footplate height, push handle height, headrest height Seat depth, back, footplate height, headrest height, angle ELR Frame detaches from foldable base; armrests/ back canes fold down Folds compactly side to side Folds compactly flat Forward facing 7.5x2" front; 11.5x2.5" rear Crash Tested? Yes Pushbar Height 28-48" depending on size Canopy/Storage 6x1" front, 12x1.5" rear Yes Forward facing 7.5x2" front; 11.5x2.5" rear; 8" front/11" rear on largest size Yes 28-48" Regular or deluxe canopy options Regular or deluxe canopy; O2 tank bag available Trekker Kanga TS 24.3-26.3"/ 42.5" 11.75-13.75"/ 6-16" 30-31 w/ wheels/75-110 -5 to 45 fixed or 80-170 Accepts aftermarket seating; pelvic belts, lumbar support, butterfly or H harness, lateral supports, foot positioners, upperextremity support tray Depth- seat pan, height- solid back system, height- headrest Folds compactly flat Forward or rear facing 7.5x2" front, 11.5x2.5" rear Yes 28-43" Regular or deluxe canopy; accommodates vent/ suction machine tray, O2 tank holder, IV pole Drive Medical 18", 20", 22"/37" 10", 12", 14"/11.5-13.5" 47 w/ wheels/200 45 Adjustable headrest, laterals, abductor, hip adductors, 5-point harness, angle footrest, tray Width- frame, seat depth, seat-to-back angle, height/angle tray Remove seat and back cushions, fold-down back canes, folds side to side Forward facing 8" front, 20" rear Yes 38.75-43.5" Height- canopy Wallaby Drive Medical 20", 22"/37" 12", 14"/12" 37 w/ wheels/150 Headrest, 5-point harness, ELRs Width/height headrest, flip-back padded desk armrests Folds side to side Forward facing 6" front, 22" rear Yes 33-39"
Freedom Designs Leggero Leggero NXT Mini DYNO TRAK Width/Length 17"/21" 26.5"/34.5" Seat Width/ Depth 10", 11", 12"/8-14" 7-14"/ 8.5-13.5" Weight/Weight Capacity 15 without rear wheels/75 24.5"/32" 8-15"/9-15" 29 /80 Manual, Caregiver-Propelled Tilt Recline Positioning Adjustability Disassembly Seating Position Wheels 0 to 45 ; amount of tilt can be selected & fixed 45 90, 100, 110, 115 26.5 /80 20 fixed 30 30 Freedom Designs customized/specialized rehab seating Dynamic seating, thoracic supports, head supports, hip guides, medial knee block, tray Thoracic supports, head supports, hip guides, medial knee block, tray Seat width adjusts from 10" to 12"; depth from 8" to 14" plus 2" more with seat frame extension Frame folds side to side; back post folds forward; push handles fold in; removable seating Forward facing 3, 4, 5, 6 front plastic or aluminum mag; 12 mag or 16 /18 spoke; aluminum or plasticcoated handrims available Crash Tested? Pushbar Height Canopy/Storage All components Folds flat in 1 piece Forward facing 7" front, 16" rear Yes 34-43" Yes 18-24" and 20-26" Removable height-/ weight- canopy with top window & rear privacy panel with zipper pocket All components Folds flat in 1 piece Forward facing 10" front, 16" rear Yes 30-43" Deluxe canopy Kimba Kruze 20.9-25.6"/35.6-45.3" 11.8-16.5"/11-19" 25.4-32 w/wheels/ 99.2-165.3 Harnesses, ankle huggers, pelvis/trunk positioning, abduction block, head positioning Seat depth Folds flat Forward facing Four Yes 39.8-47.7" Sun-shade canopy or rain cover Kimba Neo 23.75-27.5"/35.6-45.3" Multiple/ Multiple 23-25 w/ wheels/121-10 to 35 Varies by seating system Seat depth Folds flat Forward and rear facing 6.75" front, 11" rear Yes 28-45.75" Canopy varies by seating system; storage beneath seating system Lightning Stealth Products 14"/35" 14"/12-14" 27 /100 30 fixed Headrest, lateral thoracic support, H harness, heel loops, contoured cushion Seat-to-back angle (85-95 ), seat depth extension kit, push handle Folds flat w/lockable carry strap Forward facing 6" front, 10" rear Yes 36" Canopy w/headrest extension
Stealth Products Thomashilfen Thomashilfen Sprite EASyS t-ride Width/Length 24"/35" 23.625-28.75"/29.5-31.875" 23.625", 28.75"/29.5", 31.875" Seat Width/ Depth 14"/Specify depth needed 7.5-14.25"/6.25-13.75" 7.125-13.75"/6.75-13.75" Weight/Weight Capacity 27 with wheels/100 35-41 w/ wheels/77-88 35-43.5 w/ wheels/77-88 Manual, Caregiver-Propelled Tilt Recline Positioning Adjustability Disassembly Seating Position Wheels 30 fixed -10 to 35-10 to 35 90-180 90-140 Headrest; lateral thoracic, anterior thoracic & lateral pelvic supports; foot positioners, etc. Abduction block, head pillow Abduction block, headrest, rigid or flexible laterals, chest harnesses, hip belts Seat width/depth, back angle, footplates Seat width, depth; back height Seat width, depth, back height, headrest Removable seating; frame folds flat Removable seat; folds flat Removable seat; folds flat Forward facing; highlow base available Crash Tested? Pushbar Height 7.5" front, 10" rear Yes 29.875-47.25" Canopy/Storage Forward facing 6" front, 10" rear No 36" Forward or rear facing; high-low base available 7.5" front, 10" rear Yes 36.25-47.25" Sun/rain canopy; accommodates vent tray, O2, feeding equipment Sun/rain canopy; accommodates vent tray, O2, feeding equipment Clik Frame Type Frame Tubing Weight Capacity/ Chair Weight Seat Width/Depth Manual, Self-Propelled Front/Rear Seat-to-Floor Backrest Height Camber Angle Center of Gravity Seat Back Angles Front Wheels Rear Wheels Ki Mobility Rigid 1.125" 7000 series aluminum 165 /12.5 w/o rear wheels 8-16"/8-16" 11.5-20"/11.5-20.5" 9-18" 0-8 Adjustable 1.5" to 4.25" 80-100 in 2 increments.75" Rollerblade/ lighted Rollerblade, 1" poly, 1" poly aluminum, 1" pneumatic, 1.5" poly, 1.5" soft roll aluminum Spoke (18-24"), mag (20", 22", 24"), Spinergy Spox (22", 24"), Spinergy LX (22", 24"), colored mags Spark Ki Mobility Folding 1" 7000 series aluminum 168 /19 w/spoke rear wheels 10-16"/12-18" 13-21"/11-18.5" 13-24" 0, 2, 4 Adjustable.75" Rollerblade/lighted Spoke (18-24"), Rollerblade, 1" poly, mag (20", 22", 24"), 1" poly aluminum, 1" Spinergy Spox (22", pneumatic, 1.5" poly, 24"), Spinergy LX (22", 1.5" soft roll aluminum, 24"), colored mags 2" poly, 2" pneumatic
Sunrise Medical Zippie X CAPE Aero T/TRA/TR Aero X Series 2 Twist Frame Type Rigid Folding Frame Tubing 1" aluminum or titanium 1" aluminum; titanium upgrade optional Weight Capacity/ Chair Weight Folding 1" round aluminum 165 /19 Rigid 1" aluminum 265 /12 (Aero T), 11.1 (TRA), 9.3 (TR) 265 /15.6 (fixed front); 18 (swing away) 165 /12 (12x12") Seat Width/Depth 8-16" (grows to 18")/8-18" (grows to 20") 12-20"/12-20" 15-21"/13-21" 12-22"/12-20" (depth back/frame optional) 8-15" (2" built-in growth)/8-16" (3" built-in growth) Manual, Self-Propelled Front/Rear Seat-to-Floor 13.5-21.5"/13-20" Backrest Height Camber Angle Center of Gravity Seat Back Angles Front Wheels Rear Wheels 13-18.5"/11-18" 9-24" 0 or 3-0.5" to 2.5" -8 fore to 24 aft 13-21.5" (up to 2.25" built-in adjustment)/12-19.5" (up to 3.5" built-in adjustment) 8.5-21" (folding, ); 5-20" (fixed, TR) 11-20.5" (folding back, ); 11-20" (fixed back, ) 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 5" 80-101 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 6" 80-101 8.5-21" 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 6" 80-101 11 options from 3" to 6", including micro-lighted, lowprofile, aluminum soft roll and polyurethane 23 options from 3" to 6", including micro casters, light-up micro casters, LiteSpeed billet aluminum w/soft roll/ poly tire 23 options from 3" to 8", including micro casters, light-up micro casters, LiteSpeed billet aluminum w/soft roll/ poly tire 12 options from 3" to 5", including micro casters, light-up micro casters, LiteSpeed billet aluminum w/soft roll/ poly tire 14 options from 12" to 24", including mag, mag 5 spoke, LITE spoke and Spinergy choices 67 options from 20" to 26", including Shadow, Golz Twin-Star Exchange, Spinergy SPOX or LX and Topolino CarbonCore mag 67 options from 22" to 26", including Shadow, Golz Twin-Star Exchange, Spinergy SPOX or LX and Topolino CarbonCore mag 12 options from 18" to 24", including Shadow, Golz Twin-Star Exchange, Spinergy SPOX or LX and Topolino CarbonCore mag Power Drive Configuration Weight Capacity Seat Width/Depth Base Width/Length Seat-to-Floor Top Speed Electronics Transit Options? Tilt Positioning Amysystems Alltrack P Mid- or rear-wheel drive 300 11-16" and 15-20"/up to 16" and up to 19" 23.5"/35" As low as 15.25" 8.5 mph (RWD), 6.5 mph (MWD) PG Drives R-net Tie downs compatible with EZ-Lock and Q Straint 50 Seat elevation for all seats; recline, power ELRs available w/ larger seat sizes; custom options include lateral tilt, latitude tilt, elevating stretchers
Skippi/Skippi+ K300/M300 PS Jr. K450 MX Rear 110 10-15"/11.8-14.6" 22.4"/27.6" 18" 5 mph Front (K300), mid (M300) Rear 165 125 11-16" in 1" increments/ 6-18" infinite adjustability 10-16"/10-18" (MX); 6-18" (tubular back) 24"/40" (K300), 36.5" (M300) 25"/33.5" Power Drive Configuration Weight Capacity Seat Width/Depth Base Width/Length Seat-to-Floor Top Speed Electronics Transit Options? Tilt Positioning 16.5" 3-26" infinitely 5 or 6.5 mph (K300), 6 mph (M300) R-net 5.2 mph R-net Integrated tie-down anchor points ISO7176-19; standard crash-tested 4-point tie-down brackets ISO7176-19; standard crash-tested 4-point tiedown brackets; optional WC19 transit kit 25 power, 30 manual Recline, swing-away footrests, height armrests, back height 45 Manual recline, manual ELRs, 8" power seat elevation 45 Power seat-to-floor, power seat elevation, manually legrests Koala Front 110 10", 12", 14"/10", 12", 14" 23"/32" 15" 4 mph R-net Standard 4-point tie-down brackets 25 Single power actuator controls power tilt/seat elevation, required to clear chassis due to low STF height Q6 Edge Quantum Rehab Mid-Wheel 6 300 12-16"/12-16" 24"/35.5" 16.5-20" 5 mph, 6 mph standard Q-Logic 2, NE, NE+ Base-mounted transit loops standard 50 Recline, ELRs, foot platform, seat elevator Art: M55PedsWCComparo 22 Sunrise Amysystems Medical Zippie ZM-310 Alltrack P Mid- or rear-wheel drive 300 11-16" and 15-20"/up to 16" and up to 19" 23.5"/35" As low as 15.25" 8.5 mph (RWD), 6.5 mph (MWD) Mid-wheel drive 165 10-16"/10-19" 24"/35" 15.5-21.8" 6 mph PG Drives R-net VR2 hand-held programmer, R-net PC Programmer with Dongle Tie downs compatible with 50 Seat elevation, recline, EZ-Lock and Q Straint power ELRs available w/ larger seat sizes; custom WC19 transit package (lap belt) 50 power and manual options include lateral tilt, latitude tilt, elevating stretchers 9" or 12" power seat elevation, 40 manual recline, manual swingaway ELRs, fixed or angle- center mount