What is a Heavy-Duty Wheelchair?

A heavy-duty wheelchair is designed to support individuals with higher weight capacities, offering both strength and comfort. These wheelchairs typically feature reinforced frames, wider seats, and robust components like heavy-duty tires to ensure reliability and safety. They are ideal for users who need a more durable and supportive mobility solution.

According to a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), heavy-duty wheelchairs can typically support weight capacities between 300 to 500 pounds, making them an essential choice for individuals with mobility challenges who require extra support and comfort.

This robust design ensures that users can navigate different environments with ease and confidence, maintaining independence without compromising on safety.

Product Highlights

In this article, we’ll explore the impressive features of the YK9052B K7, a heavy-duty wheelchair from INTCO Medical that combines durability, comfort, and safety for an exceptional mobility experience.

Larger Size for Maximum Comfort
The YK9052B K7 offers two seat width options, 22″ (55cm) or 24″ (61cm), allowing you to choose the perfect size for a roomier and more comfortable ride. With these larger seat options, users can enjoy added space and support, making long hours of use more comfortable and providing a better overall experience.

Strength and Stability

The YK9052B K7 heavy-duty wheelchair is designed for strength and reliability. Its sturdy steel frame supports up to 160kg (352 lbs) for the standard model and 180kg (396 lbs) for the upgraded version, ensuring a safe, secure experience for users with varying mobility needs.

This wheelchair offers exceptional stability, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The steel frame can withstand the demands of daily use, providing a smooth ride without compromising comfort. With its reinforced structure, it handles the weight load with ease, offering users the confidence that the wheelchair will remain durable over time.

The frame is engineered to distribute weight evenly, reducing wear and ensuring long-lasting reliability. This feature makes the YK9052B K7 a reliable mobility solution that provides stability, safety, and peace of mind, whether users are at home or out and about.

Reliable Wheels for Enhanced Safety

The YK9052B K7 is equipped with high-quality wheels designed for both safety and smooth performance. The front wheels feature 8″x2″ PU tires, which provide a smooth, easy navigation experience, ensuring effortless movement across various surfaces. These tires are made from PU (polyurethane), offering a balance of flexibility and durability for a comfortable ride.

The rear wheels are fitted with durable PU tires and sturdy plastic hubs, which enhance the wheelchair’s long-term reliability. This construction helps the wheelchair withstand frequent use, providing consistent performance and safety, whether indoors or outdoors. These reliable wheels ensure that users can move with confidence, knowing the wheelchair will deliver a stable and secure experience over time.

Custom Comfort for Every Need

The YK9052B K7 wheelchair is built with comfort in mind, offering several features designed to cater to the specific needs of its users. From an easy-to-clean waterproof cushion to practical and adjustable footplates, every aspect is engineered to provide a personalized and comfortable mobility experience.

One of the key elements of the YK9052B K7 wheelchair is its PVC waterproof seat cushion. This feature ensures that users can maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness without the hassle of removing and replacing upholstery. The waterproof cushion is perfect for those who may have incontinence issues or simply need a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean seating solution. The smooth, durable PVC material is resistant to spills, dirt, and moisture, making it ideal for everyday use. Simply wipe it down for quick, effective cleaning, ensuring the wheelchair stays fresh and ready for use at all times. This practical feature is especially beneficial for users who require a wheelchair that can withstand daily wear and tear, offering long-lasting comfort without sacrificing cleanliness.

Another thoughtful design feature of the YK9052B K7 is its detachable desk-length armrests. These armrests are not only convenient for easy access but also versatile, making it easier for users to get in and out of the wheelchair. The desk-length armrests are ideal for various desktop environments, allowing the user to comfortably approach tables, desks, or work surfaces. They can be easily removed or adjusted to suit individual needs, providing a customizable experience that enhances the user’s convenience. Whether you’re working at a desk, enjoying a meal, or simply relaxing at home, the detachable armrests allow you to use the wheelchair in a variety of settings without restriction, giving you freedom and flexibility in your daily activities.

The height-adjustable aluminum footplate is another key feature of the YK9052B K7 wheelchair, offering users the ability to adjust the footplate to the perfect height for their comfort. This adjustable footplate is particularly beneficial for users with varying leg lengths or those who require specific leg positioning. The aluminum construction ensures the footplate is lightweight yet sturdy, providing long-lasting support and durability. With the ability to adjust the footplate’s height, users can find the most comfortable and ergonomic position for their legs, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of discomfort or strain during extended periods of use. Whether you are taller or shorter, the adjustable footplate ensures that your feet are properly supported, enhancing overall comfort.

Our Factory

As one of the famous brands in the production and manufacture of medical wheelchairs and mobility scooters, INTCO Medical is a high-tech manufacturing company committed to R&D, production, and marketing of medical consumables and durable medical equipment with the main business covering medical consumables, rehabilitation equipment, physiotherapy care, etc.

Up to now, with a good product reputation, INTCO Medical has exported products to more than 120 countries and regions in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, which is providing practical products and high-quality services to over 10,000 clients.

Jiangsu Intco Medical Products Co., Ltd, a branch of Intco Medical, focuses on the research, production, and marketing of rehabilitation equipment and therapy products. We specialize in manual and electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, transfer machines, walking aids, commode chairs, and canes. With hundreds of automated machines, we can produce 1,000,000 manual wheelchairs and 100,000 electric wheelchairs annually, serving over 66 countries and regions worldwide.