{"product_id":"karma-ergo-lite-transit-wheelchair","title":"Karma Ergo Lite Transit Wheelchair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKarma's lightest chair, and it is crash tested\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original Ergo Lite is the stripped-back one: fixed footrests, transport wheels, nothing that does not earn its weight. Karma's own description is that it is \"Karma's lightest wheelchair, weighing a mere 8.6 kg\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe one thing it does better:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is the only chair at this weight in the range that is crash tested. That matters if the chair will ever be occupied in a vehicle — on transport, in a WAV, or in an accessible taxi. Lighter chairs usually lose that approval. This one keeps it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone who can transfer in and out, so does not need swing-away footrests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone regularly travelling in an adapted vehicle or on community transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarers who want the absolute minimum to lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS-Ergo Seating System — anatomically contoured seat and backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed footrests and 14\" transport wheels — the reason it is this light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush \u0026amp; Pull attendant brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds to 852 x 245 x 710mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mm (16\") or 450mm (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront caster \/ rear wheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" \/ 14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat surface height at front edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e490mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackrest height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArmrest to seat distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFootrest to seat distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e395 – 420mm\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\u003eOverall L x W x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e962–970 x 560 x 905mm (16\") \/ 962–970 x 610 x 905mm (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFolded L x W x H\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e852 x 245 x 710mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6kg (16\") \/ 8.8kg (18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMass of heaviest part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6kg \/ 8.8kg — the footrests and wheels are fixed, so the chair does not break down further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum user weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100kg (15st 10lb)\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 lists this model as crash test approved\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, 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\u003eWorth knowing before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fixed footrests are what make this chair light, but they also make a side transfer harder. If the user cannot stand to transfer, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/karma-ergo-lite-2-transit-wheelchair\"\u003eErgo Lite 2 Transit\u003c\/a\u003e has detachable swing-away footrests for 0.6kg more. A free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youniquehealthcare.co.uk\/equipment-assessments\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eequipment assessment\u003c\/a\u003e will settle it in ten minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lightweight-wheelchairs\"\u003eLightweight Wheelchairs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karma Mobility","offers":[{"title":"16\" (400mm)","offer_id":56271894020481,"sku":"KM-2501F14WB-16","price":346.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" (450mm)","offer_id":56271894643073,"sku":"KM-2501F14WB-18","price":346.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/1441\/8111\/files\/download_a7faf915-9e07-486a-9553-ad06eef8ad54.png?v=1789523343","url":"https:\/\/www.midlandsmobility.com\/products\/karma-ergo-lite-transit-wheelchair","provider":"Midlands Mobility","version":"1.0","type":"link"}