The Four Types of

Mobility Scooter



DON'T BE FAZED by the many makes and models of personal mobility scooters to choose from.

Break them down and they fall into the four following categories.

(1) Folding/Easily Transported Scooters: Usually this type of scooter can be disassembled into three or four lightweight parts - making the scooter easily transportable. Able to fit into the trunk of most cars.

(2) Three-Wheeled Scooters: These usually have a maximum weight capacity of 300 to 500lbs. Offering comfort and durability, three-wheel motorized scooters can get you where you want, indoors and out.

(3) Four-Wheeled Scooters: If you plan on mostly using your scooter outdoors, then a four-wheeled personal mobility scooter is probably right for you. More stable than the three wheeled, it has larger tyres and is able to go as fast as 10 miles per hour.

(4) Heavy Duty Electrified Personal Mobility Scooters: Three or four wheels, and can support a maximum weight capacity of 500 pounds.

Factors to consider: Weight of the user, whether the motorized mobility scooter will be used mostly indoors or outdoors, and the likely usage. Make sure you inform your salesperson of these factors and don't get talked into buying a scooter you don't need.