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Self propelled wheelchairs are designed for users who want greater independence and more control over everyday movement. With lightweight and practical options available, this range is ideal for people with the upper body strength to move themselves while still prioritising comfort, reliability, and day-to-day ease.
Self-propelled wheelchairs are often chosen by people who have enough upper body strength, coordination, and confidence to move themselves without relying fully on someone else to push. They can be useful for regular day-to-day mobility, short trips, appointments, shopping, or moving around at home.
They also usually include rear handles, so a family member, carer, or attendant can still provide support when needed.
A self-propelled wheelchair has larger rear wheels with push rims, allowing the user to move and steer themselves.
A transit wheelchair has smaller rear wheels and is designed to be pushed by another person, making it better for assisted journeys.
An active wheelchair is usually lighter, more adjustable, and more performance-focused, making it better suited to confident users who want a more responsive chair for regular independent use.
If you are unsure which type is right, it may help to compare self-propelled wheelchairs with transit wheelchairs, active wheelchairs, and travel wheelchairs before choosing.
When comparing self-propelled wheelchairs, it is worth considering:
A lightweight self-propelled wheelchair can be especially useful if the chair needs to be lifted, folded, or transported regularly.
Modern Mobility stocks a range of self-propelled wheelchair options from brands including Days, Drive DeVilbiss, Karma, Rehasense, R Healthcare, and VanOs. You may also wish to browse the main wheelchairs range, lightweight wheelchairs, transit wheelchairs, active wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, and wheelchair cushions when comparing comfort, transport, and everyday mobility needs.