Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter

Heavy duty mobility scooters used to be called electrical carts or mobility assistance vehicles when they first came out. Sometimes they are known as "disabled cars" or "granny-mobiles", but that is sometimes considered a derogatory description. Whatever they were once called, they are now marketed as heavy duty mobility scooters. Although designed for the disabled and for senior citizens, many kids look on them with envy.

Heavy duty mobility scooters are designed to meet the needs of those that need assistance getting around. Though they have been called electrical carts or mobility assistance vehicles they are going by the name heavy duty mobility scooters more and more. You will also see them called just mobility scooters also.

But there are some mobility scooters that are specifically designed to be heavy duty and meet some extra tough conditions.

How is a Heavy Duty Mobility Scooters Different from an Electric Wheelchairs?

There are several things that make heavy duty mobility scooters different from electric wheelchairs. First of all, heavy duty mobility scooters can carry a lot more weight, usually up to 350 pounds with some having 500 pound capacity. Some of the models are capable of traveling around 38 miles on one charge. The speeds can reach 9 miles an hour on some models.

Having the handlebars in front is more comfortable for many people and offers better balance. Also the heavy duty mobility scooters can travel faster. Some also prefer the handlebars as steering devices rather than relying on pressing buttons to try and get an electric wheelchair to go where you want it to go. And many people like the basket on the front of the mobility scooter to carry things as they travel around.

How to Pay for a Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter

Most stores and online sites that sell scooters and other medical supplies should be able to help you determine which scooters will be covered (at least in part) by Medicare or your health insurance company. If you do not qualify for any financial help, then expect to pay a couple thousand dollars for a good heavy duty mobility scooter.

What Repairs do Heavy Duty Mobility Scooters Need?

The repairs are likely basic on these scooters. You might need to get a new battery from time to time. You also might need new tires if you put on a lot of miles. As they are electrical in nature you might also run into and electrical problem that could need repairing.

Most scooters will come with some kind of warranty, which will spell out what will be covered and what won’t. An example warranty would be something like the following – 3 years on Frame, 1 year on electrical Components, 6 months on Battery.

There are some very basic preventative maintenance that you can perform in order to help keep repairs to a minimum. Check the tire pressure weekly, keep the battery charged every night and keeping it clean will never hurt.

Having a new generation heavy duty mobility scooter will really help you get out there and enjoy life.