Pride Jazzy 1450

ManufacturerPride Mobility
ModelJazzy 1450-2VHD-SS, 1450-2VHD-C, 1450-2SPVHD-SS
$5,399.00MSRP $9,178.00
Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

A bariatric power chair rated to 600 lbs., on a swing-arm suspension with two-motor front-wheel drive, 14" solid drive tires and front anti-tips. It turns in a 26.5" radius, reaches up to 4.9 mph and up to 16.5 miles per charge, on a 24" by 24" seat and 90 amp PG VR2 electronics.

Weight capacity
600 lbs.
Top speed
Up to 4.9 mph
Range per charge
Up to 16.5 miles
Turning radius
26.5"
Overview

600 lbs. of capacity front-wheel drive, 26.5" turning radius

The most capacity Pride builds into a Jazzy. Two-motor front-wheel drive on a swing-arm suspension, 14" solid drive tires and front anti-tips, with a 24" by 24" seat and up to 16.5 miles per charge.

Built for real life

What stands out

600 lbs. weight capacity

The highest capacity Pride builds into a Jazzy, on a standard 24" by 24" black vinyl 90 degree high-back seat. Wider seats are available to 26".

14" solid front drive tires

Two-motor front-wheel drive with 4" solid front anti-tips and 9" solid rear casters, so it transitions over grade changes rather than stopping at them.

Turns in 26.5"

Front-wheel drive gives it a 26.5" turning radius, tighter than a chair 29.25" wide would suggest, with 1.5" of ground clearance at the anti-tips.

Group 24 batteries and 90 amp electronics

Two 12 volt Group 24 batteries at 52 lbs. each, an 8 amp off-board charger and 90 amp PG VR2 electronics. Up to 16.5 miles per charge at the full capacity.

The Hieline Take

The 1450 is the one that carries the most weight. Pride rates it to 600 lbs., the most of any Jazzy, and it puts that on a swing-arm suspension with 14" front drive tires and front anti-tips so it climbs a threshold rather than stopping at one. Front-wheel drive turns in 26.5", tighter than the size suggests. The honest caveat: this chair is 29.25" wide, the base alone weighs 195 lbs. and the seat another 81 lbs., so it does not come apart for a car and it needs a wide doorway. If you need 600 lbs. of capacity or a seat wider than 22", nothing else in the Jazzy line reaches it. If 450 lbs. and a 22" seat would carry you, the EVO 614HD is 25.4" wide and the Elite HD is 24.25".

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

  • need real capacity, Pride rates this chair to 600 lbs.
  • want front-wheel drive to climb thresholds, it has 14" solid drive tires and front anti-tips
  • want a wide seat as standard, this comes 24" by 24" and goes to 26" wide
  • need range, Pride publishes up to 16.5 miles at the full 600 lbs.

Look elsewhere if you

  • have narrow doorways, this chair is 29.25" wide and the EVO 614HD carries 450 lbs. at 25.4"
  • need to move it yourself, the base alone is 195 lbs. and the seat is another 81 lbs.
  • want to take it in a car, no chair at this capacity disassembles and you will need a vehicle lift or a ramp
  • want a choice of color beyond two, Pride builds this chair in Candy Apple Red and Viper Blue only

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

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.

Side view of a person seated in a wheelchair-style seatSide view. B is seat depth, measured from the backrest to the crease behind the knee. C is lower leg length, from the crease behind the knee to the bottom of the heel. D is back height, from the seat surface to the top of the backrest. E is elbow height, from the seat surface to the underside of the elbow.DBCE
Front view of a person seated in a wheelchair-style seatFront view. A is hip width, measured across the widest part of the hips and thighs. The dashed lines mark the outer edges of the seat, which sit wider than the hip measurement.A

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

BandCapacity
StandardUp to 300 lbs.
Heavy dutyAbove 300 lbs., up to 400 lbs.
BariatricAbove 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.

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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.

Build & Buy
Color
Select one.What does this mean?

The shroud is the painted body around the base of the chair. Both colors cost the same and neither one changes how the chair drives, so choose the one you prefer.

The seat itself is black vinyl on both.

Seat
Select one.What does this mean?

This is two measurements, and it is the choice worth taking time over.

Width is how wide the seat is across. Sit upright, have someone measure the widest part of your hips, then add about two inches so you are not pressed against the armrests. Round up to the nearest size below.

Depth is how far the seat runs from your back to its front edge. Measure from your back to the back of your knee, take off an inch or two, and aim for a gap of three or four fingers behind your knee. A seat that is too deep presses behind the knee and pushes you into a slouch.

Every 22" and 24" seat here costs the same. The 26" seats are a factory upgrade and carry a charge.

A solid seat pan is a firm flat base and it ships with no cushion. Choose it only when a therapist has already specified a cushion for you. Otherwise take a captain's seat, which is padded and ready to use.

If a therapist has measured you, their numbers win over anything here. If nobody has, use the measuring guide on this page.

Joystick mount
Select one.What does this mean?

This section sets which armrest the controller sits on.

Put it on the hand you already use. For most people that is the hand they write with. Choose the other side if that hand is out of commission.

A fixed mount holds the controller in one position and is included. A swing-away mount swings the controller out to the side, so you can pull all the way up to a dining table, a desk or a work counter without the control box hitting the edge. Raising the armrest does not do the same job, because the chair is harder to control with the armrest up.

The swing-away also moves the controller out of the way when you get in and out. The joystick is a delicate part, and people grab it to push themselves up, which is how it gets broken.

Joystick position
Select one.What does this mean?

This is the armrest the joystick sits on. Most people choose the side of their stronger hand. Both sides cost the same.

Legrests
Select one.What does this mean?

This section is what your feet rest on.

A one piece foot platform is a fixed tray across the front. It is strong and simple, and it suits you if you transfer sideways or stay seated once you are in the chair.

Drop-in legrests swing away to the side and lift off. Choose them if you need to get close to a bed to transfer across, or to stand up out of the front of the chair. They come in two extension lengths, for shorter and taller legs. Each legrest has an angle adjustable footplate.

Accessories
Save 25% on any accessory added with your power wheelchair.
Optional. Tap any add-on to include it in your order.What does this mean?

These are extras that fit onto the power wheelchair, and every one of them is optional.

Only one back-mounted accessory fits at a time, so choose either the rear basket or the oxygen tank holder rather than both.

Delivery
Included.What does this mean?

This section is how your order reaches you and how far into your home it comes.

The manufacturer does not drop ship this power wheelchair to a home address, so it travels by freight and comes to you white glove. It goes to the delivery technician nearest you, and once it arrives there the technician calls you and books a time that suits you, then brings it into your home, sets it up in the room you choose, checks it for shipping damage and takes all the packaging away.

That route adds a few days over a boxed delivery, and the date is settled between you and the technician, so we cannot give you one up front. There is no charge for it on this power wheelchair.

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 tab further up this page.

Your total
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