{"product_id":"karma-ergo-3-wheelchair","title":"Karma Ergo 3 Wheelchair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe one that holds your posture up, not just your weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ergo 3 is the newest chair in Karma's Ergo line and the only one with the patented \u003cstrong\u003eDouble S-Ergo\u003c\/strong\u003e system — the contoured seat everyone knows, plus a matching backrest with adjustable lumbar inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe one thing it does better:\u003c\/strong\u003e it fights the slump. Most lightweight chairs support the seat and leave the back to a flat sling, so the user gradually slides down and ends up looking at their own knees. The Ergo 3's back inserts adjust and expand to the user's height and weight to hold them upright — Karma's stated aims are a stable posture, a better field of vision, and easier conversation. For anyone sitting in a chair for hours a day, that is the difference that shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt manages that without a weight penalty: \"Ergo 3 is one of the lightest wheelchairs on the market, with a mass of the heaviest part just 9 kg in its base configuration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-time or most-of-the-day users, where posture and pressure matter more than folding size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who slides forward in their current chair or complains of lower back ache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers up to 125kg — more capacity than the Ergo Lite range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who need a crash-tested chair for travelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented Double S-Ergo seat and backrest system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgo Lumbar Support — adjustable, expandable back inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip-up armrests and detachable swing-away footrests for side transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush \u0026amp; Pull attendant brake system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-functional side guards — inner pockets, outer reflective accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll movable parts picked out in high-visibility orange, so carers can see what to grab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrum brake system; Easy Fit tool-free adjustable legrests; tool-free adjustable footplates; Ergo anti-tippers, pelvic belt, cane holder, oxygen tank holder, IV pole, foldable headrest. Ask us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410mm (16\") or 460mm (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront caster \/ rear wheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" \/ 14\" transit, or 7\" \/ 24\" self-propel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat surface height at front edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435mm with 6\" caster, 485mm with 7\" caster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackrest height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e435mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArmrest to seat distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootrest to seat distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385 – 460mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat plane angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat to backrest angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall L x W x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\": 1050 x 575\/595 x 860mm (6\" caster) or x 910mm (7\" caster). 18\": 1050 x 625\/645 x 860mm or x 910mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFolded L x W x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\": 770 x 245 x 660mm quick-release, 770 x 285 x 700mm fixed 14\", 820 x 310 x 700mm fixed 24\". 18\": 770 x 245 x 700mm, 770 x 285 x 735mm, 820 x 310 x 735mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransit 14\": 11.9kg (16\") \/ 12.2kg (18\"). Self-propel 24\": 13.8kg (16\") \/ 14.1kg (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMass without wheels and footrests\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransit 14\": 8.0kg (16\") \/ 8.3kg (18\"). Self-propel 24\": 8.4kg (16\") \/ 8.7kg (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum user weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125kg. Reduced to 115kg when fitted with Push \u0026amp; Pull attendant brakes — Karma Mobility UK list this model at 115kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Karma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrash tested\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — Karma list this model as crash test approved. Certificate standard on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarma Mobility UK manufacturer warranty — ask us for the current term on this model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKarma's published figures, Rev.01 Dec 2025, subject to ±10mm and ±0.5kg.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVAT relief\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrices exclude VAT. Karma wheelchairs qualify for VAT relief under HMRC Notice 701\/7 where the user is chronically sick or disabled, or a charity buys on their behalf. The declaration is completed at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGet the fit right\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lumbar inserts only work if the seat width and back height are right for the person. Book a free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youniquehealthcare.co.uk\/equipment-assessments\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eequipment assessment\u003c\/a\u003e and we will set it up properly rather than leave you to guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 20\" (510mm) seat width is also made — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youniquehealthcare.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eask us\u003c\/a\u003e for a price. 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