Whether you're propelling yourself or being pushed by a companion, weight is an important factor when choosing a wheelchair. Lighter weight means more efficient use. You should consider that you may need to put your wheelchair in your car's trunk.

Types of lightweight wheelchairs: There are two major types of wheelchairs which are classified by the size of the rear wheel. There are standard manual wheelchairs which have large rear wheels and allow users to propel themselves. We also have transport wheelchairs which can be identified by small wheels and require a companion to push.

Prices of lightweight wheelchairs: As a general rule, the lighter the wheelchair... the more expensive the cost. Another rule of thumb, transport wheelchairs cost less than standard wheelchairs.

Looking for cheap wheelchair prices, check out the companion chair page.