Drive Medical Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair 19 Inch Red

Drive Medical Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair – 19" Seat | Red | Flat-Free Wheels | Loop Locks | 300 lb Capacity

Lightweight, durable, and ready to go right out of the box. The Drive Medical Expedition transport chair weighs just 19 lbs while supporting up to 300 lbs — making it one of the lightest full-featured transport chairs available. The powder-coated aluminum frame is available in Red and Blue, and the chair comes fully assembled: just pop open, flip up the back, and attach the footrest. A handy lever on the chair back makes folding easy for caregivers and users with limited upper body strength or dexterity. Flat-free 12" rear wheels provide a stable ride over varied terrain, thresholds, and curbs without the risk of a flat. Seatbelt and hand brakes included. Limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• Lightweight — only 19 lbs, with 300 lb weight capacity
• Flat-free 12" rear wheels — stable ride over varied terrain, thresholds, and curbs
• Companion-activated loop wheel locks — easy for caregivers to engage
• Lever on chair back — easy folding for users with limited strength or dexterity
• Folds flat — compact for vehicle transport and storage
• Powder-coated aluminum frame — lightweight and durable
• Durable nylon seat upholstery
• Black composite wheels — virtually no maintenance, non-marring surface
• Seatbelt included — additional safety during transport
• Hand brakes included
• Comes fully assembled — ready to use out of the box
• Limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

• SKU: EXP19RD
• UPC: 050822383259104
• Seat Width: 19"
• Color: Red frame
• Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
• Chair Weight: 19 lbs
• Rear Wheels: 12" flat-free
• Frame: Powder-coated aluminum
• Upholstery: Durable nylon
• Brakes: Companion loop locks and hand brakes
• Assembly: Fully assembled — ready to use
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Ideal For

• Caregivers transporting patients or family members over varied terrain
• Users with limited upper body strength or dexterity who need easy folding
• Travel, medical appointments, and outdoor use where flat-free wheels are an advantage
• Home care and facility settings requiring a lightweight, low-maintenance transport chair
• Users who want a fully assembled chair ready to use immediately

Frequently Asked Questions

What are flat-free wheels and why are they better for transport chairs?
Flat-free wheels are solid or foam-filled tires that cannot go flat — unlike pneumatic (air-filled) tires, they require no inflation and will never leave you stranded with a flat tire. For a transport chair used outdoors, on uneven surfaces, or over thresholds and curbs, flat-free wheels provide a consistently stable ride without maintenance. The trade-off is a slightly firmer ride compared to pneumatic tires, but for most transport chair users the reliability and zero-maintenance benefit outweighs the difference in ride quality.

What are loop locks and how do they work?
Loop locks (also called companion locks or caregiver locks) are brake levers mounted at the push handle level at the rear of the chair, where the caregiver stands. They allow the caregiver to engage and release the wheel locks without bending down to reach the standard wheel locks near the seat. This is particularly useful when the caregiver needs to quickly secure the chair during transfers or on inclines. The Expedition also includes standard hand brakes for additional braking control during transport.

How does the folding mechanism work?
The Expedition features a lever on the chair back that allows the back to fold down flat with minimal effort — designed specifically for users and caregivers with limited upper body strength or dexterity. Once the back is folded, the seat folds up using the standard cross-brace fold. The chair comes fully assembled, so no setup is required before first use — pop open the frame, flip up the back, and attach the footrest. When folded, the chair is compact enough to fit in most car trunks and storage spaces.

Is this chair also available in Blue?
Yes. The Expedition Aluminum Transport Chair is available in both Red and Blue frame colors. The specifications and features are identical across both colors — only the frame color differs. If you need the Blue version, search for the Expedition transport chair in Blue or contact us and we can point you to the correct listing.