Protekt Astra Steel Transport Chair, 250 lb
Protekt Astra Steel Transport Chair — Lightweight, Folding, 250 lb Capacity
Overview
The Protekt Astra Steel Transport Chair is a lightweight, companion-pushed chair built for easy, comfortable trips — appointments, errands, travel, and getting around when someone else is doing the steering. Its stylish silver-vein carbon steel frame is strong yet light (roughly 26 to 28 lbs), with a chip-proof, easy-to-maintain finish, and a back-release hinge lets the whole chair fold flat and compact so it drops right into a car trunk or tucks away for storage.
Comfort and safety come standard: padded nylon upholstery is easy to wipe clean, full-length padded armrests give a place to rest, and an included seat belt plus push-to-lock rear wheel locks keep things secure. Tool-free swing-away composite footrests with heel loops make transfers and getting close to a chair simple, and the 8-inch composite wheels ride on solid rubber tires that never go flat and need no maintenance. Choose the 17″ or 19″ seat width.
Seat Width Options
- 17″ seat — the standard, more compact width.
- 19″ seat — a roomier fit for wider users, without losing maneuverability.
Key Features
- Lightweight silver-vein carbon steel frame — chip-proof, easy-maintain finish.
- Folds flat via a back-release hinge and flared handles for transport and storage.
- Light to lift — roughly 26–28 lbs.
- 250 lb weight capacity.
- Padded nylon upholstery — comfortable, lightweight, easy to clean.
- Full-length padded armrests.
- Seat belt included plus push-to-lock rear wheel locks.
- Tool-free swing-away composite footrests with heel loops.
- 8″ composite wheels with solid rubber tires — maintenance-free.
- Choice of 17″ or 19″ seat width.
Equipment Specialist Insight: A transport chair is the right pick when someone else does the pushing — it's lighter and more compact than a self-propel wheelchair, with small wheels all around, which makes it ideal for appointments, travel, and errands. The back folds flat with the release hinge, so loading it into a trunk is genuinely quick. The solid rubber tires never go flat and need no upkeep; they're great on smooth indoor and paved surfaces, less so on rough or grassy ground. The seat is basic padding, so for longer outings add a seat cushion for comfort. Use hip width to choose 17″ vs 19″ — the 19″ gives wider users more room without becoming hard to steer. Note it doesn't recline; if the user needs to self-propel with large rear wheels, a standard wheelchair is the better tool.
Technical Specifications
- BrandProtekt (Proactive Medical)
- ModelAstra Steel Transport Chair
- TypeCompanion transport chair (folding)
- Weight Capacity250 lbs
- Seat Widths17″ / 19″
- FrameSilver-vein carbon steel, chip-proof
- UpholsteryPadded nylon (easy-clean)
- ArmrestsFull-length, padded, fixed
- FootrestsTool-free swing-away composite, heel loops
- Wheels8″ composite, solid rubber tires
- Wheel LocksPush-to-lock (rear)
- Seat BeltIncluded
- FoldingBack-release hinge, folds flat
- Product Weight~26.5 lbs (17″) / 28.5 lbs (19″)
- Sold AsEach
What's the difference between a transport chair and a wheelchair?
A transport chair is pushed by a companion — it has small wheels all around, so it's lighter and more compact. A standard wheelchair has large rear wheels for self-propelling. Choose the transport chair if someone else will be doing the pushing.
Does it fold?
Yes. The back-release hinge folds the chair flat and compact, so it fits easily in a car trunk or storage closet.
How do I choose 17″ vs 19″?
Measure hip width while seated and add about an inch or two. The 17″ is the more compact width; the 19″ offers a roomier fit for wider users.
Retail packaging and specifications may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Please confirm seat width before ordering, and keep the seat belt fastened during use.
