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Managing the mobility and day-to-day care of bariatric clients can be challenging, but the right equipment can significantly improve comfort, independence, and safety—for both you and your client.
Bariatric-specific products—ranging from lifting aids and seating solutions to supportive beds and bathroom equipment—are designed with features to meet higher weight capacities while maintaining functionality and ease of use.
Here, we’ve highlighted examples of essential bariatric equipment, all available in our online store!
Bariatric Mobility Scooters
Bariatric mobility scooters are designed to support higher weight capacities while offering stability, durability, and comfort. With reinforced frames, powerful motors, and spacious seating, these scooters accommodate users’ needs for safety and independence.
Shoprider Rocky 4The Shoprider Rocky 4 is a tough mobility scooter designed to support bariatric patients. Its high weight capacity of 225kg, wide adjustable seating, and reliable four-wheel stability ensure comfort and safety wherever you go. Its high-performance motor and long battery range offer greater independence, making it an ideal solution for enhanced daily mobility. |
Shoprider Rocky 8The Shoprider Rocky 8 is a robust mobility scooter designed for outdoor use. It offers a comfortable ride with a high-back seat, full suspension, and large pneumatic tyres. The scooter has a weight capacity of 225kg and features a powerful motor for reliable performance. Shoprider also offers the Rocky 8 with easy, finger-operated controls. |
Invacare Comet UltraThe Invacare Comet Ultra is a heavy-duty scooter built to support up to 220kg. It combines ergonomic design with powerful performance, featuring a reinforced seat base, adjustable suspension, and a top speed of 10 km/h, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. |
Shoprider VikingThe Shoprider Viking is a stylish 3-wheel mobility scooter featuring a deluxe suspension system and a 2.0 HP high-torque motor. It supports up to 185kg, offers a top speed of 10km/h, and provides a range of up to 50km. Key features include a high-back contoured seat, a full-function LCD display, and a "Slow When Turning" safety mechanism. |
Bariatric Mobility Walkers
Bariatric walkers are essential mobility aids designed to stabilise and support individuals with higher weight capacities. Offering enhanced durability, wider frames, and user-friendly features, these walkers cater to diverse needs and promote independence and confidence.
Galaxy WalkerThe Galaxy Walker is a bariatric mobility aid with a 510mm wide seat and a 200kg capacity. It features a foldable design, adjustable handles, lockable brakes, and a padded backrest. With a detachable basket and comfortable seat, it’s ideal for enhanced support and convenience. |
Bure XL WalkerThe Bure XL Walker is a bariatric aid with a 240kg capacity, electric raiser function, and ergonomic handles. Its armrest pads enhance stability by engaging larger muscle groups. Designed for easy maneuverability, it’s ideal for hospitals and care facilities. |
Rolio+ WalkerThe Rolio+ Walker is a versatile mobility aid featuring a sturdy frame, wider seating, and an enhanced weight capacity of up to 180kg. It offers excellent support and comfort with its adjustable height, ergonomic design, and easy maneuverability providing independence and confidence, making it a reliable choice for everyday mobility assistance. Plus, weighing just under 10kg, it’s quick and easy to pack away for transport. |
Heavy-Duty Walking FrameOur Heavy-Duty Walking Frame is designed to support bariatric patients with reliable stability and strength. It is built with a robust steel frame and higher weight capacity (200kg) and offers adjustable height for customised comfort. Its lightweight yet durable design ensures ease of use, promoting confidence and independence in daily mobility activities. |
Bariatric Wheelchairs
Built with reinforced frames and heavy-duty components, bariatric wheelchairs are designed to handle higher weight capacities while maintaining manoeuvrability and stability. They provide a tailored solution for users seeking dependable, long-term mobility options suited to their needs.
Glide CentroThe Glide Centro is a bariatric power wheelchair designed for durability and comfort. It features a durable frame, adjustable seating, and a powerful motor, providing reliable mobility for users requiring additional support. Its compact design ensures easy maneuverability in various environments. |
Quickie M6The Quickie M6 is a manual wheelchair designed for bariatric users, supporting up to 295kg. It offers a rigid frame, adjustable components, and reinforced construction, providing stability and comfort for daily mobility needs. |
Shoprider Puma 14HDThe Shoprider Puma 14HD is a heavy-duty power wheelchair featuring a tough design and powerful motors. It offers a comfortable seating system, adjustable armrests, and a high weight capacity, ensuring reliable mobility for bariatric users. |
Pride Jazzy 1450The Pride Jazzy 1450 is a heavy-duty power wheelchair with a weight capacity of 272kg, thanks to its reinforced frame. It features mid-wheel drive for superior indoor maneuverability, large front wheels for obstacle climbing, a height-adjustable foot platform, and a high-back seat with an adjustable headrest, delivering comfort and versatility. |
Quantum 1450The Quantum 1450 is a power wheelchair designed for bariatric users. It offers unmatched strength and stability. Its extra-wide seat, reinforced frame, and high weight capacity (272kg) ensures lasting comfort and support. With advanced manoeuvrability and powerful performance, it delivers reliable mobility for indoor and outdoor use and promotes daily independence. Note: this is the scripted version of the Pride Jazzy 1450. Please contact us for more details. |
AllTrack HD3The Alltrack HD3 is a high-performance power wheelchair supporting up to 250 kg. It features patented Dual-Action Suspension for a smooth ride, advanced power positioning with VHD tilt (45°) and recline (160°), and a compact turning radius of 520 mm. With 8.7 km/h German motors and a low seat-to-floor height of 432 mm, it offers ease of use and comfort. |
Bariatric Patient Lifting & Weighing Products
Bariatric lifting and weighing products are tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with higher weight capacities, offering enhanced durability, precision, and ease of use. From ceiling hoists to mobile lifts and integrated weigh systems, these solutions empower support workers to provide efficient and secure support, minimising physical strain while prioritising client or patient wellbeing.
Note: These products are compatible with Allegro and Silvalea slings.
Forte 320 Bariatric HoistThe Forte 320 Bariatric Hoist is a heavy-duty mobile patient lifting device designed to support individuals weighing up to 320 kg. Its ergonomic design ensures exceptional maneuverability and under-bed clearance, facilitating safe and efficient patient transfers in various care settings. The SPACE LINK technology enhances patient lift space, providing comfort and dignity during lifting. |
Bariatric Power Pivot Frame with Integrated Weigh ScaleThe Bariatric Power Pivot Frame is a specialised attachment designed to enhance patient positioning and monitoring for bariatric individuals, supporting up to 200 kg. Controlled via the hoist's handset, it allows for precise adjustments without compromising lifting height, ensuring optimal comfort and safety during transfers. This device is compatible with the Forte 320 Bariatric Hoist and is used with pivot slings. |
Prism C-380 Bariatric Ceiling Track HoistThe Prism C-380 Bariatric Ceiling Track Hoist is a lifting solution designed to transfer bariatric clients, supporting up to 380 kg safely. Its reinforced construction and smooth start-stop mechanism ensure comfortable and secure patient handling. Features such as an easy-to-operate pneumatic handset, emergency stop and lowering functions, and a quick-release system for interchangeable carry bars enhance caregiver efficiency and patient safety during transfers. |
Manual Traverse Transactive Ceiling HoistThe Manual Traverse Transactive Ceiling Hoist is an innovative solution for safe and comfortable client transfers of up to 380kg. Manufactured by Prism Medical UK, it features a slimline, low-profile design offering greater lifting height and unobtrusiveness. Smooth start/stop operations, advanced safety features, and a state-of-the-art display with a lift counter ensure smooth and secure transfers for clients and support workers alike. |
Bariatric Bathroom Products
Creating a safe and comfortable bathroom environment is essential for bariatric individuals, as standard equipment often falls short of meeting their needs. Bariatric bathroom products are designed with reinforced structures, wider dimensions, and user-focused features to support individuals with higher weight capacities while promoting dignity and independence.
Bariatric Throne RailOur Bariatric Throne Rail is a sturdy toilet support designed to assist individuals with larger builds, accommodating weights between 150 kg and 180 kg. Its freestanding design with rubber grips provides excellent stability by relying on the bathroom floor rather than the toilet itself. This ensures safer transitions on and off the toilet, enhancing user confidence and reducing the risk of falls. |
Care Quip Extra Wide Shower ChairThe Care Quip Extra Wide Shower Chair is designed to support bariatric individuals, accommodating weights up to 300 kg. Its reinforced frame and wider seat width, available in 550 mm and 650 mm options, provide enhanced stability and comfort during showering. Features such as a padded seat, curved backrest, and non-slip rubber feet ensure user safety and ease of use, promoting independence in personal hygiene routines. The zinc-treated, powder-coated steel frame helps prevent rusting, ensuring durability and longevity. |
Baria Electric Shower TrolleyThe Baria Electric Shower Trolley accommodates weights up to 350 kg. Its fifth motorised wheel, capable of 360-degree rotation, allows a single support worker to maneuver the trolley effortlessly, even in confined spaces, enhancing safety and efficiency during patient transfers. The trolley's bath position and double-height stainless steel barriers provide increased comfort, stability, and security during showering routines, ensuring a dignified experience for the user. Plus, the height-adjustable feature allows support workers to work optimally, reducing physical strain and promoting ergonomic benefits. |
Wide Plastic BathboardOur Wide Plastic Bathboard assists bariatric individuals during bathing, supporting up to 150 kg. Its wider contour at one end facilitates safer and more comfortable transfers into and out of the bath. The integrated soap dish, removable grab rail, and adjustable feet enhance user convenience and stability, promoting independence and reducing the risk of slips or falls while bathing. |
Heavy Duty Transfer BenchOur Heavy Duty Transfer Bench facilitates safe and comfortable transfers into and out of the bath or shower for bariatric individuals, supporting up to 170 kg. Its reinforced frame and adjustable height provide stability and ease of use, enhancing user confidence during bathing routines. For support workers, this bench reduces the physical strain associated with assisting patients, promoting safer and more efficient care. |
Maxi Electric Tilt-in-Space Shower CommodeThe Maxi Electric Tilt-in-Space Shower Commode is a durable hygiene solution for bariatric individuals, supporting up to 225 kg. Its stainless steel frame and electric actuators allow smooth tilting from 10° to 35°, ensuring optimal positioning during showering and toileting. Features such as removable arms, padded calf rests, and adjustable footrests enhance user comfort, while integrated push handles and locking castors improve support worker maneuverability and safety. |
Roll-InBuddy XXLThe Roll-InBuddy XXL is a versatile commode chair with a safe working load of 200kg. It features a rust-resistant aluminium frame, stainless steel hardware, and a low-maintenance design. Height-adjustable, removable, and swing-away footrests, flip-back arms, safety belts, and 100 mm locking castor wheels ensure safety and comfort. Tool-free assembly and compatibility with most standard toilets add convenience. |
Wide Bedside CommodeThe Wide Bedside Commode features a reinforced powder-coated steel frame and wider seat width for added support. It includes a padded seat, armrests, and a lift-back toilet seat for comfort. With adjustable seat height, a removable commode bowl, and a three-sided vanity skirt for discretion, it’s practical and user-friendly. |
Bariatric Seating Options
The right seating is essential for bariatric individuals to ensure comfort, support, and long-term postural care. Proper seating helps distribute weight evenly, reducing pressure on key areas and minimising the risk of discomfort or pressure injuries. It supports better posture and mobility, improving circulation, easing joint strain, and enhancing overall quality of life.
X2 Bariatric Deluxe Pressure Care ChairThe X2 Bariatric Deluxe Pressure Care Chair features a high-contoured backrest with lumbar support and a contoured seat, providing exceptional comfort and postural stability for users (weighing up to 425 kg) who sit for extended periods. Features such as adjustable height, padded removable arms for side transfers, and adjustable seat depth enhance user convenience and safety. The chair is equipped with tilt-and-move wheels for maneuverability, which facilitate support worker assistance and improve overall mobility in various care settings. |
Bariatric Revolution ChairThe Bariatric Revolution Chair is a seating solution for individuals weighing up to 250 kg. Its heavy-duty frame and 25 mm high-tensile steel legs ensure stability and durability, promoting user independence and comfort. The chair's unique swivel-slide mechanism and stable legs offer safety and easy positioning, making it suitable for dining rooms, rehabilitation facilities, disability services, and in-home care. |
Configura Bariatric ChairThe Configura Bariatric Dual Motor Lift Chair is a versatile seating solution for individuals weighing up to 254 kg. Its adjustable width, depth, independent leg rest, and backrest functions provide personalised comfort and positioning. The tilt-in-space feature enhances pelvic stability, posture, and pressure distribution, reducing the risk of pressure injuries and improving circulation. The supportive armrests aid in easy transfers, and the breathable, wipeable fabric on the seat base and backrest ensures hygiene and comfort. |
Dual Motor Wide Comforter ChairOur Dual Motor Wide Comforter Chair is a power lift and recline armchair designed for bariatric individuals, supporting up to 225 kg. Equipped with twin motors, the chair allows for increased lift capacity, facilitating safer and more efficient transitions between sitting and standing positions. This design promotes user independence and reduces physical strain on support workers during assistance. Additional features include a full chaise pad for leg support, a simple hand-held controller for easy operation, and accessories such as a head cover, arm covers, and a magazine pocket for added convenience. |
Bariatric Bedding
Ensuring a safe and restful sleep environment is essential. Specialised bariatric beds and mattresses offer enhanced weight capacities, durable construction, and advanced adjustability to provide optimal comfort, support, and positioning. These features improve sleep quality and promote better posture, pressure relief, and ease of movement, making day-to-day care more manageable for users and support workers.
Bariatric 2300 BedThe Bariatric 2300 Bed is a heavy-duty bed that supports individuals weighing up to 300 kg. It has an electric hi-low functionality, an auto-regression backrest, and a knee break to enhance user comfort and facilitate easier positioning. The bed's 125 mm braking castors ensure stability during transfers, while the curved head and footboards add a touch of elegance to its design. |
EN9 Series Electric BedThe EN9 Series Electric Bed is a versatile 3-in-1 solution suitable for low, high, and bariatric care. It supports weight capacities of 200 kg or 300 kg. Its adjustable height ranges from 10 cm to 72.5 cm and accommodates various care needs, enhancing user comfort and safety. Standard features include 7.5 cm twin locking castors for stability and an illuminating handset for easy operation, making it a practical choice for users and support workers. |
IC555 Bariatric BedThe IC555 Bariatric Bed is a premium homecare bed designed to support individuals weighing up to 300 kg. Its low-height design reduces the risk of falls, enhancing user safety during sleep and transfers. It has a strong, breathable mattress platform and lockable heavy-duty castors, ensuring comfort and stability. It also includes a rechargeable battery backup for uninterrupted operation and end and side mattress retainer bars to keep the mattress securely in place. |
Forte Icon Maxx MattressThe Icon Maxx 500kg Bariatric Mattress is a premium 4-layer static foam mattress for bariatric clients weighing 120–500 kg. Its 20 cm depth offers excellent pressure redistribution, comfort, and support for medium-risk pressure injuries. Its segmented base contours effectively on profiling beds, while firm hinged sides provide added strength. The Advantiflex Classic cover's durable PVC base ensures longevity, making it ideal for effective patient care and comfort. |
iCare M1 Medical MattressThe M1 Medical Mattress by iCare supports up to 300kg. Its two-layer construction features a firm U-shaped base with lateral castellated foam for comfort and stability, reducing roll-out risks and aiding transfers. The Zerotec cover offers waterproof, breathable, and anti-shear protection with SlideSkin™ technology, enhancing pressure redistribution. Compatible with iCare Homecare Beds, it’s a reliable choice for comfort and safety. |
WendyLett Sliding SheetsThe WendyLett Satin Sliding Sheet is designed for users who have difficulty turning in bed. Made from smooth satin fabric, it allows effortless sideways movement along its striped pattern, while anti-slip edges prevent sliding off or down the bed. It provides friction-free transfers, reducing skin shearing and pressure sores. Crafted from durable, comfortable materials, its intuitive design communicates functionality through distinct patterns, ensuring easy identification and proper use. |
The right bariatric equipment can transform mobility, comfort, and daily care
From specialised seating and bedding to lifting aids and bathroom solutions, bariatric equipment can provide the comfort and support your client needs. By investing in the right tools, you and your client can experience a safer, more comfortable, and dignified care experience, enhancing quality of life every day.
Active Mobility is one of the leading suppliers of bariatric equipment in Australia. Shop the products above online now, or contact our team to discuss your client’s needs. Our team of experienced occupational therapists can help you find the right solutions for your client.