{"product_id":"protekt-astra-steel-transport-chair-250-lb","title":"Protekt Astra Steel Transport Chair, 250 lb","description":"\u003c!--\nSEO Page Title: Protekt Astra Steel Transport Chair, 250 lb | EnhDme\nMeta Description: Protekt Astra steel transport chair: lightweight folding frame, 250 lb capacity, 17\" or 19\" seat, seat belt \u0026 brakes. Free shipping over $95 at EnhDme!\n--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-product-container\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .enhdme-product-container { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 2rem 1rem; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.7; }\n    .enhdme-product-container h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-meta-info { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding-bottom: 1rem; }\n    .enhdme-meta-info p { margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0 !important; }\n    .enhdme-product-container h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: #1a6bbf; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }\n    .enhdme-product-container p, .enhdme-product-container li { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; }\n    .enhdme-product-container ul { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-product-container li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-product-container a { color: #1a6bbf; text-decoration: underline; }\n    .enhdme-spec-list { list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0 !important; margin: 1.5rem 0; }\n    .enhdme-spec-list li { padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 1.1rem; }\n    .enhdme-spec-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n    .enhdme-spec-label { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; }\n    .enhdme-spec-value { color: #333; text-align: right; }\n    .enhdme-insight-box { background-color: #f8fafc; border-left: 4px solid #1a6bbf; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 2rem 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }\n    .enhdme-insight-box p { margin-bottom: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; }\n    .enhdme-faq-section { background: #f0f6ff; border: 1px solid #a8c8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.5rem 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }\n    .enhdme-faq-item { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-faq-item p strong { color: #1a6bbf; font-size: 1.15rem; }\n    .enhdme-prop65-box { background-color: #fffaf0; border: 1px solid #ffeacc; padding: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #4a3718; border-radius: 6px; }\n    .enhdme-prop65-box strong { color: #c05621; }\n    .enhdme-rx-callout { background-color: #eef4fb; border: 1px solid #1a6bbf; border-left: 4px solid #1a6bbf; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #14507e; }\n    .enhdme-rx-callout strong { color: #1a6bbf; }\n    .enhdme-latex-callout { background-color: #fdeeee; border: 1px solid #e0a3a3; border-left: 4px solid #c0392b; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #7a271a; }\n    .enhdme-latex-callout strong { color: #c0392b; }\n    .enhdme-compliance-box { background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #d8e2ec; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 0; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.6; }\n    .enhdme-compliance-box h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-compliance-box .enhdme-compliance-std { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }\n    .enhdme-compliance-box p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }\n    .enhdme-shipping-banner { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #1a6bbf; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid #a8c8f0; }\n    @media (max-width: 480px) { .enhdme-spec-list li { flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; } .enhdme-spec-value { text-align: left; margin-top: 0.2rem; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eProtekt Astra Steel Transport Chair — Lightweight, Folding, 250 lb Capacity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-meta-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astra Steel Transport Chair, 250 lb capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock — 17″ or 19″ seat width\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping on orders over $95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfort 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeat Width Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17″ seat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard, more compact width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19″ seat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a roomier fit for wider users, without losing maneuverability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight silver-vein carbon steel frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — chip-proof, easy-maintain finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds flat\u003c\/strong\u003e via a back-release hinge and flared handles for transport and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight to lift\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 26–28 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 lb weight capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded nylon upholstery\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable, lightweight, easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length padded armrests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat belt included\u003c\/strong\u003e plus push-to-lock rear wheel locks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free swing-away composite footrests\u003c\/strong\u003e with heel loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8″ composite wheels with solid rubber tires\u003c\/strong\u003e — maintenance-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of 17″ or 19″ seat width.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-insight-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEquipment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"enhdme-spec-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eProtekt (Proactive Medical)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eAstra Steel Transport Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eCompanion transport chair (folding)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003e250 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eSeat Widths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003e17″ \/ 19″\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eSilver-vein carbon steel, chip-proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eUpholstery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003ePadded nylon (easy-clean)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eArmrests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eFull-length, padded, fixed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eFootrests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eTool-free swing-away composite, heel loops\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003e8″ composite, solid rubber tires\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eWheel Locks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003ePush-to-lock (rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eSeat Belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eFolding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eBack-release hinge, folds flat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003e~26.5 lbs (17″) \/ 28.5 lbs (19″)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-label\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enhdme-spec-value\"\u003eEach\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-faq-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a transport chair and a wheelchair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. The back-release hinge folds the chair flat and compact, so it fits easily in a car trunk or storage closet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose 17″ vs 19″?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMeasure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #888; margin-top: 1.5rem;\"\u003eRetail 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhdme-prop65-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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