Kawamura Portable Wheelchair (12" wheel; 35cm seat width, 8.9kg) KA6

This lightweight wheelchair made in Japan which is ideal for those who want to use it daily. The seat width is 13.7” and the nett weight is only 8.9kg. It is available in 2 colours and the armrest can be adjusted to a certain height. Easily foldable, it is compact and fits snuggly into a bag. With a flip up footrest, it is easy for the patient to get up from the wheelchair and moreover the footrest is adjustable. Can be easily fitted into the boot of the car.

Kawamura is one of the top 3 premium quality wheelchair brands in Japan. At Kawamura Cycle, they have established a developmental system for producing better products by repeating speedy sample production and monitoring. Kawamura therefore has high value added products by adopting new technologies while ensuring safety is not compromised.

Product Specification of Kawamura Portable Travel Wheelchair

• Max User Weight: 100kg (220 lbs)
• Unit Nett Weight: 8.9kg
• Seat Width: 13.7”
• Wheel Size: 6” (Rear Wheel)
• Material: Aluminum - Polyester
• Other Features: Foldable backrest & footrest & adjustable armrest. Height 80cm. Overall width 48cm

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5 Questions to ask before buying a wheelchair

1. Firstly, Is the user's body weight more than 100kg?
2. Secondly, Is the patient able to maintain body balance while sitting still? (eg. stroke, paralysis, parkinson, etc)?
3. Thirdly, Do you have difficulty transferring the user into & out of the bed or car?
4. Fourthly, Are you using it for travel purpose?
5. Lastly, Are you going to self-propel for a long distance?