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Karman KM-8520X Heavy Duty Wheelchair

Name: Karman KM-8520X Heavy Duty Wheelchair
Brand: Karman Healthcare
SKU: KM8520X
Price: 1980.0 USD
Availability: InStock

ManufacturerKarman Healthcare

Model KM8520X

$1,980.00MSRP $3,900.00

Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

A heavy duty folding wheelchair on an aluminum frame with double cross-braces. It weighs 35 lbs., carries 350 lbs. and comes with a 20" or 22" seat, quick release wheels, anti-tippers and a seat belt.

Type

Heavy duty

Chair weight

35 lbs. without riggings

Weight capacity

350 lbs.

Seat widths

20" or 22"

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Overview

350 lbs. on an aluminum frame that weighs 35 lbs.

A heavy duty wheelchair with double cross-braces and wide wheels, built in aircraft-grade aluminum so it still lifts into a car.

Built for real life

What stands out

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Rated to 350 lbs.

Double cross-braces, wider casters and wider rear wheels carry 350 lbs. on either seat width.

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35 lbs. in aluminum

The frame is aircraft-grade aluminum, so a 350 lbs. rating comes at 35 lbs. of chair.

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Quick release wheels

The rear wheels come off with a button, so the folded chair is easier to load.

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Brakes for the companion

An attendant brake lets the person pushing slow the chair.

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Flip-back arms

Padded, height-adjustable arms flip back for side transfers.

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Safety kit included

Anti-tippers and a seat belt come with the chair.

The Hieline Take

The KM-8520X is for a heavier rider who still wants a chair that lifts. At 35 lbs. in aluminum, with quick release wheels, it is light enough to fold and lift into a car, yet the double cross-braces and wide wheels are rated to 350 lbs. The flip-back arms and attendant brake make it easy for a carer too. Pick the width from the hip measurement. Both widths carry 350 lbs., so the 22" seat is a choice about room.

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

weigh up to 350 lbs. and want a chair you can still lift
need a 20" or 22" seat
transfer sideways and need the arms out of the way
are sometimes pushed and want an attendant brake

Look elsewhere if you

weigh more than 350 lbs.
need a seat narrower than 20"
need a seat wider than 22"

Build & Buy

Build it the way you will sit in it. Every choice goes on your order, and because Karman builds this chair to your order it cannot be returned, so check each one before you add it to your cart.

DeliveryFree shipping

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.

Free shipping+$0.00

Shipping at no charge to the 48 continental states. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

WarrantyKarman Healthcare limited warranty

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.

Karman Healthcare limited warranty+$0.00

Included with this chair at no charge. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Your total

$1,980.00

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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.

Five measurements · printable worksheet · no sign-up

How to measure for a wheelchair

Getting the right wheelchair starts with getting the right fit. A chair that is too wide, too narrow, too deep or too short is uncomfortable and hard to use.

You do not need dozens of measurements to get started. For most manual wheelchairs, transport chairs and power wheelchairs, the five below will get you to the right size.

Before you measure

Sit upright in a firm chair. Wear the shoes and the clothing you expect to use with the wheelchair. Have someone help you, because the measurements are far more accurate when somebody else holds the tape.

Measurement A. Hip width

Measure the widest part of your hips or thighs while seated. Keep the tape straight across your body rather than wrapping it around you.
This is the measurement that points you at a seat width.
Leave yourself a little room. If your seated hip width is about 19", look at a seat that gives you a small amount of clearance rather than one measuring exactly 19".
Do not go wider than you need. A wider seat makes the whole wheelchair wider, and that makes doorways and indoor turns harder.
Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measure from the back of your buttocks to the crease behind your knee while seated.
The front edge of the seat should never press against the back of your knees. Aim for about 1" to 2" of space between the seat edge and the back of the knee.
A seat that is too deep presses behind the knees. A seat that is too shallow leaves your thighs without support.
Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measure from the crease behind your knee down to the bottom of your heel, wearing your normal shoes. Keep your knee bent at about 90 degrees.
This one tells you about seat-to-floor height, footrest height, legrest adjustment and footplate position.
If the wheelchair comes with a cushion, remember the cushion raises your seated height.
Measurement D. Back height

Sitting upright, measure straight up from the seat surface to where you want the top of the backrest to sit.
The right back height depends on how much upper-body support you need. A lower back gives an active manual wheelchair user more freedom to move. A higher back gives more trunk and upper-body support.
If you are unsure how much support you need, call us before you order.
Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Relax your shoulders, let your arms hang at your sides, and bend your elbow to about 90 degrees. Measure straight up from the seat surface to the bottom of your elbow.
This gives you a comfortable armrest height on any chair with height-adjustable armrests.

Weight capacity

Always compare the rider's weight against the manufacturer's stated weight capacity. Never choose a wheelchair rated below the rider's actual weight.

If the rider is close to a chair's maximum, move up to a higher-capacity model.

Band	Capacity
Standard	Up to 300 lbs.
Heavy duty	Above 300 lbs., up to 400 lbs.
Bariatric	Above 400 lbs.

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Seat size is only half of it. Before you order, compare the wheelchair's overall dimensions against the places it has to go. Measure:

The narrowest doorway it has to pass through
Hallways and tight corners
The bathroom entrance
The bedroom entrance
Elevators, if you use one
Your vehicle's cargo space, if the chair travels

Check the manufacturer's listed overall width as well as the seat width. A wheelchair with a 20" seat measures considerably more than 20" from wheel to wheel.

For a power wheelchair, check the listed turning radius too, so you know it can turn where you need it to.

Your measurements

Type your numbers straight into the boxes below, or print this page and write them in by hand. When you are done, copy them and email them to us, or call and read them out.

A. Hip width inches

B. Seat depth, upper leg length inches

C. Lower leg length inches

D. Back height inches

E. Elbow height inches

Rider weight lbs.

Narrowest doorway inches

Need help choosing the right size?

Sizing varies between manufacturers and between models. If you are unsure which size to order, we are happy to help.

Send us your measurements along with the wheelchair you are considering, and a Hieline Medical specialist will compare them against that manufacturer's available seat sizes and specifications.

Call 1-855-HIELINE or email care@hieline.com with your measurements and the model you are considering, and we will tell you which seat size to order.

Important

This guide helps you select standard mobility equipment. It is not a clinical seating assessment. A rider with significant postural needs, pressure-management concerns, asymmetry, contractures or other complex seating requirements should be evaluated by a seating or rehabilitation professional.

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Karman KM-8520X Heavy Duty Wheelchair

What stands out

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

Look elsewhere if you

This product cannot be returned

If something goes wrong

Not sure it will fit you?

How to measure for a wheelchair

How to measure for a wheelchair

Before you measure

Measurement A. Hip width

Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measurement D. Back height

Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Weight capacity

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Your measurements

Need help choosing the right size?

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