Strongback Wheelchairs and Transport Chairs

Strongback wheelchairs are the only folding wheelchairs with effective posture support built into the frame, protected by Strongback patents. Choose the self-propelled Strongback Comfort in three sizes, the Strongback Comfort Flip for lateral transfers, the Strongback Heavy Duty for users up to 375 lb, the Strongback Excursion transport chair for caregivers, or the Strongback ErgoSteel at a practical price.

The only folding wheelchairs with effective posture support built into the frame

Protected by Strongback patents. The backrest is integrated into the frame, not a strap-on cushion or an aftermarket pad. It follows the natural lumbar curve, so healthy upright sitting comes with the chair. The backrest tension adjusts to the user on every model.

Award-winning ergonomic design

Strongback's ergonomic design has been recognized three times for its wheelchairs by international design juries.

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Built for the user who sits in it

Rated for users up to 300 lb on every model except the Strongback Heavy Duty, which is rated for 375 lb. Our sizing guide shows how to measure for the right chair.

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Which Strongback chair is right for you?

Strongback Comfort: the original ergonomic wheelchair

Ultra-lightweight aluminum, the infinitely adjustable Strongback backrest and quick-release rear wheels, for users who propel themselves every day. Comfort S has a 16-inch seat and 22-inch rear wheels. Comfort M and Comfort L have 18- and 20-inch seats, 24-inch rear wheels and a 3-position rear axle, with attendant brakes standard. Award-winning.

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Strongback Comfort Flip: engineered for lateral transfer

Comfort with flip-back armrests, so the armrest folds out of the way from bed to chair or chair to car. Self-propelled, with an 18-inch seat, 24-inch quick-release rear wheels and the same infinitely adjustable Strongback backrest.

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Strongback Heavy Duty: the only ergonomic wheelchair with 375 lb capacity

A 22-inch seat on a reinforced frame that stays at 31 inches overall width, so it fits through a standard 32-inch home doorway. Self-propelled, with drum brakes standard and the infinitely adjustable Strongback backrest.

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Strongback Excursion: the ergonomic transport chair

For indoor mobility and short-distance trips, pushed by a caregiver. The 12-inch rear wheels are sized for the caregiver to push, attendant brakes come standard, and the patented Strongback backrest sits in a compact transport frame. Excursion M has an 18-inch seat, Excursion L a 20-inch seat.

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Strongback ErgoSteel: the patented backrest, now in steel

The essential entry into the Strongback family. One reliable configuration with an 18-inch seat, a robust steel frame and a practical price.

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Every Strongback wheelchair at a glance

ModelTypeSeat widthRear wheelsCarry WeightTotal WeightCapacity
Comfort SSelf-propelled16 in22 in15.0 lb23.6 lb300 lb
Comfort MSelf-propelled18 in24 in16.1 lb25.8 lb300 lb
Comfort LSelf-propelled20 in24 in16.5 lb26.2 lb300 lb
Comfort FlipSelf-propelled18 in24 in16.1 lb25.8 lb300 lb
Heavy DutySelf-propelled22 in24 in27.8 lb39.2 lb375 lb
Excursion MTransport18 in12 in26.2 lb 128.9 lb300 lb
Excursion LTransport20 in12 in26.7 lb 129.3 lb300 lb
ErgoSteelSelf-propelled18 in24 in18.3 lb35.7 lb300 lb

Carry Weight is the frame alone, without wheels, legrests or anti-tippers. Total Weight is frame, wheels and legrests; anti-tippers are not included.
1 On the Excursion, Carry Weight includes the 12-inch rear wheels, which are not removable and stay on for transport.

Questions about choosing a wheelchair

A wheelchair has large rear wheels the user can push to move on their own. A transport chair has small rear wheels and is pushed by a caregiver. The Strongback Comfort, Comfort Flip, Heavy Duty and ErgoSteel are self-propelled wheelchairs with 22- or 24-inch rear wheels. The Strongback Excursion is the transport chair: 12-inch rear wheels, attendant brakes standard, built for indoor mobility and short trips.

If you propel yourself every day, start with the Strongback Comfort and pick the seat width that fits. If transfers from bed or car are part of your day, the Strongback Comfort Flip has flip-back armrests for that. Users above 300 lb need the Strongback Heavy Duty, rated to 375 lb. If a caregiver will push the chair, choose the Strongback Excursion transport chair. For the patented backrest in a robust steel frame, there is the Strongback ErgoSteel.

Seat width by model: Comfort S 16 inches; Comfort M, Comfort Flip, Excursion M and ErgoSteel 18 inches; Comfort L and Excursion L 20 inches; Heavy Duty 22 inches. Our Wheelchair Measuring & Sizing Guide shows how to measure and which size to choose.

Carry Weight is the frame alone, without wheels, legrests or anti-tippers: Comfort S 15.0 lb, Comfort M 16.1 lb, Comfort L 16.5 lb, Comfort Flip 16.1 lb, Heavy Duty 27.8 lb, ErgoSteel 18.3 lb (Total Weight 35.7 lb with wheels and legrests). The Excursion M and L weigh 26.2 lb and 26.7 lb including their 12-inch rear wheels, which stay on.

Every Strongback wheelchair is rated for users up to 300 lb, except the Strongback Heavy Duty, which is rated for 375 lb.

The Strongback Comfort S, Comfort M and L, Comfort Flip, Heavy Duty and ErgoSteel have quick-release rear wheels. The 12-inch rear wheels of the Strongback Excursion stay on. Every Strongback chair folds.

Our side-by-side comparison of the Strongback Comfort with other wheelchairs is here: How does Strongback compare to other wheelchairs?

Strongback chairs are sold through dealers and rehab specialists across the US. Find a retailer near you and ask about seeing one. If you buy online, see our Limited Warranty and Easy Returns.

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