Description
Broda Encore Pedal Rocker Wheelchair adds Broda's Dynamic Rocking mechanism to the foot-propelled Encore, so users who rock for comfort or self-soothing get that motion from a chair built to allow it. Resistance adjusts to the user, the chair tilts up to 33 degrees, and rocking stops when the user stands, then locks for transfers.
- Dynamic Rocking with resistance adjustable up to 35 lb of initiation force
- Foot-propelled pedal layout keeps users moving under their own power
- Tilt up to 33° for pressure relief and rest
- Rocking stops on exit and the chair locks for transfers
- Seat widths 16, 18, 20 and 22 in in caster or mag wheel form
Some users rock constantly in chairs that were never built for it, loosening joints and tipping risk upward; this chair is engineered for exactly that behavior. Dynamic Rocking lets the user rock with adjustable resistance, so the motion stays controlled and takes effort proportional to the user's strength. It is widely used for dementia and Huntington's care, where repetitive motion can settle agitation without restraints or medication changes. Between rocking sessions it works as a full pedal wheelchair: foot propulsion for mobility, tilt to 33 degrees for pressure relief, and a 250 lb capacity in rocking use. The mechanism stops when the user exits and the chair locks, which keeps transfers predictable for caregivers.
Features and Benefits
Rocking Motion
A built-in rocking function for users who seek movement. It replaces the rocking users otherwise improvise in chairs never built for it.
- Dynamic Rocking mechanism with adjustable resistance
- Takes up to 35 lb of force to initiate rocking, tunable per user
- Rocking stops when the user exits the chair
- Locks for safe transfers and tilts up to 33°
Pedal Layout
The Encore pedal geometry, sized for the rocking model. Users keep their own mobility between rocking sessions.
- Low seat with front wheels for foot propulsion
- Seat widths of 16, 18, 20 and 22 in
- Seat-mount lower leg support
- Height-adjustable arm supports
Frame and Wheels
Running gear shared with the Encore family. The steel frame is warranted for ten years like the rest of the line.
- 20 in front mag wheels or front casters, per configuration
- Two 5 in total-lock rear casters
- 250 lb weight capacity in rocking use
- Powder-coated steel frame made in North America
Product Specifications
- Rocking: Dynamic Rocking, adjustable resistance (up to 35 lb force to initiate)
- Tilt: Up to 33°
- Weight Capacity: 250 lb (rocking configuration)
- Seat Widths: 16, 18, 20 or 22 in
- Front Wheels: 20 in mag wheels (mag configurations) or front casters, per configuration
- Rear Casters: 5 in total-lock casters (2)
- Frame: Powder-coated tubular steel
- Warranty: 10-year warranty on the frame; 2-year warranty on parts
- Packaging: Sold as EA/1 (each), exactly as packaged by Broda.
Browse the full Manual Wheelchairs range for more pedal and rocking seating options, or shop everything from Broda.
Why Choose the Broda Encore Pedal Rocker Wheelchair?
Facilities usually meet rocking behavior with chairs that fight it; this one channels it safely and can calm users who are hard to settle. For dementia units and Huntington's programs, a chair that absorbs the motion instead of resisting it changes daily care.
- Rocking by design – the mechanism is built for constant rocking — frames stop loosening and tipping risk drops compared with a standard chair
- Calming, controlled motion – adjustable resistance matches the user's strength — motion stays soothing instead of frantic
- Mobility preserved – foot propulsion and 33° of tilt remain available — rocking users keep independence and pressure care
- Transfer-safe – rocking stops on exit and locks — caregivers get a still chair for every transfer
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Broda Encore Pedal Rocker Wheelchair – Operating Manual – Rocking (English, Français, Español)
- Broda Encore Pedal Rocker Wheelchair – US Order Form – Dynamic Rocking (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dynamic Rocking help?
The rocking motion gives restless or agitated users a safe, repetitive movement that can be calming, and the adjustable resistance means it takes real effort to keep the chair moving. Broda designs the system to stop rocking when the user exits, and the chair locks in place for transfers.
How much can it tilt while rocking?
The rocking version tilts up to 33 degrees, a little less than the 40 degrees of the non-rocking Encore, because the range is shared with the rocking mechanism. Weight capacity while rocking is 250 lb.
Is this the same chair as the Encore Pedal?
It shares the Encore's foot-propelled pedal layout and sizing, but Broda builds the rocking version as its own model (48RV4) with a separate order form and the Dynamic Rocking mechanism. The non-rocking version is the Encore Pedal (48V4).
Which sizes are stocked?
Seat widths of 16, 18, 20 and 22 in, each in caster or mag wheel form. Resistance to initiate rocking is adjustable, rated up to 35 lb of force to suit different users.
What warranty does it include?
The frame is warranted for 10 years and all parts for 2 years by Broda. That is the manufacturer's standard wheelchair warranty.
