Battery operated powered wheelchair mover

Safe patient transport for staff and passengers while reducing the risk of manual-handling injury

Features at a glance
200 kg capacity on a flat surface
Reduces force feedback through chair for patient comfort
Simple push-button hitching
Easy to manoeuvre

The ergonomically designed Powered wheelchair mover enables safe moving of patient wheelchairs.

The smooth ride improves patient comfort while also reducing the risk of manual handling injuries and strain to patient service staff.

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 kg Force required on a slope for manual-pushing is higher. For more information on acceptable frequencies of sustained pushing of wheeled equipment over stated distances, refer to the Snook and Ciriello table

The required sustained force:

Manually pushing a patient in a wheelchair = 8 kg
Using the wheelchair mover = < 1 kg

Force required on a slope for manual-pushing is higher.

For more information on acceptable frequencies of sustained pushing of wheeled equipment over stated distances, refer to the Snook and Ciriello table

A close-up of the hitch

The powered wheelchair mover

The powered wheelchair mover in action

Suitable for moving wheelchairs around hospitals (patient transportation) or around airports (passenger transportation).

Order code	WHEELCHAIRMOVER
Load capacity	Moves up to 200 kg safely on a flat surface.
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.
Hitching	Simple push-button hitching/unhitching. 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 26Ah MK-gel batteries with a 24V smart charger.
Dimensions (L/W/H)	757/472/1230 mm