Question: there any electric wheelchairs available for people over 700 lbs? ~Sharon

Answer: There are wheelchairs available for heavier people. These wheelchairs are built with various seat widths that are wider than standard-sized wheelchairs. Some of these chairs are built to hold up to about 900 pounds. Wheelchairs for heavier people are available in manual and electric models. These chairs usually come with heavy duty foot rests and heavy duty batteries. The front casters and side frames of most of these wheelchairs are reinforced and gusseted at stress points for extra strength and reliability. Most of these wheelchairs also have extra large arm rests, heavy duty front forks and dual axles for added strength. If you are going to buy a wheelchair for a heavier person, make sure that the chair has been certified to carry a certain amount of weight. Don't buy a wheelchair that is certified for carrying 500 pounds for somebody who weighs more than that, as it could be dangerous.