Click to zoomDrive Pediatric Viper Plus Reclining Wheelchair
A children's wheelchair with a hydraulic back that reclines from upright to flat, elevating legrests as standard and a 12" or 14" seat. Offset rear wheels keep it steady through the recline. Holds 250 lbs.
A children's wheelchair whose back reclines on a hydraulic strut from 90 to 180 degrees, with height adjustable swing-away elevating legrests as standard. The rear wheels sit further back so the chair stays planted through the recline, and the dual axle drops the seat to hemi height. Seats 12" or 14" wide and holds 250 lbs.
What stands out
A full recline is a different thing from a tilt, and this chair does the first. The back drops on a hydraulic strut from upright to flat and stops wherever you let go, which means a child who needs to lie down during the day can do it in the chair instead of being lifted onto a bed. That is the whole reason to choose it over a standard pediatric wheelchair, and it is why the rear wheels sit further back than usual: the longer base is what keeps the chair from tipping as the weight moves behind the axle. Elevating legrests come with it, which matters because a flat back with the legs hanging down is not a resting position. The trade is weight and bulk. At 42 lbs. with a steel frame this is a chair a caregiver loads into a car with effort, and it comes in two seat widths only, so a child who has outgrown 14" needs the adult Viper Plus instead. The dual axle drops the seat to hemi height for a child who can walk the chair with their feet, and the arms flip back for a sideways transfer.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- need a child's chair that reclines all the way flat rather than tilting a few degrees
- want elevating legrests included rather than priced as an upgrade
- need a seat 12" or 14" wide
- weigh up to 250 lbs.
- want a caregiver push handle built into the backrest
Look elsewhere if you
- need a seat wider than 14"
- weigh more than 250 lbs.
- want a lightweight chair, because this one is 42 lbs.
- want the seat to tilt as well as the back to recline
The Drive Pediatric Viper Plus Reclining Wheelchair is covered by Drive Medical's own limited warranty. The coverage we have on record is below.
The owner's manual is the full warranty
The owner's manual for this product has its own warranty section, and that section is the complete statement of what Drive Medical covers, for how long, and what falls outside the coverage. Read it before you file a claim. If anything on this page differs from the manual, go by the manual.
Owner's manualReturns
This wheelchair may be returned within 30 days of delivery if it is unused and in the original packaging. Contact us before starting a return. See our return policy for complete details.
This wheelchair has a 20% restocking fee.
Return shipping to us is yours to arrange, and the shipping we paid to deliver it to you is deducted from your refund along with that fee.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with Drive Medical for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
Included.What does this mean?
This section is how your order reaches you.
Shipping is free on orders of $500 or more and $45 below that, to any address in the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days. No carrier quotes an exact date, so treat that as an estimate rather than a promise.
Included.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.
Getting the size right
Not sure it will fit you?
Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.
