Description
Broda Vanguard Bariatric Positioning Wheelchair is Broda's bariatric positioning wheelchair, rated for 600 lb with seat widths from 24 to 30 in for users who need real room and real support. A foot pump operates its tilt, so caregivers can reposition a heavier user without wrestling a lever, and its stand-assist handles help users rise.
- 600 lb weight capacity with 24, 26, 28 and 30 in seat widths
- Foot-pump tilt: up to 30° posterior and up to 10° anterior
- Back recline up to 45° for rest and pressure relief
- Stand-assist handles support sit-to-stand transfers
- 8 in directional-locking rear casters and 6 in total-lock front casters
Standard-width positioning chairs run out of room and capacity quickly for bariatric users; the Vanguard is built from the start for that work, with a 600 lb rating and four wide seat sizes. Posterior tilt to 30 degrees plus recline to 45 degrees give caregivers the pressure-relief range heavier users need, because longer sitting times raise the stakes for skin protection. The anterior tilt to 10 degrees works with the stand-assist handles to bring the user's weight forward over their feet, making standing transfers more manageable. Directional-locking rear casters keep a loaded chair tracking straight, which matters when a caregiver is pushing 600 lb of user and chair down a corridor. Depths of 21 and 23 in pair with each width so seat depth can be matched to thigh length instead of defaulting to a single deep seat.
Features and Benefits
Bariatric Sizing
A platform sized and rated for bariatric users, not a standard chair stretched wider. Depths are sized to match, so thigh support stays correct at every width.
- 600 lb weight capacity
- Seat widths of 24, 26, 28 and 30 in; depths of 21 and 23 in
- Reinforced caster setup for heavy-duty service
- Room for proper pressure care at larger body sizes
Positioning Power
Mechanical assistance for the positioning moves caregivers repeat all day. The foot pump keeps the caregiver upright and in control while the chair moves.
- Foot-pump operated tilt: up to 30° posterior and up to 10° anterior
- Back recline up to 45°
- Stand-assist handles for rising support
- Tilt and recline help manage pressure during long sitting periods
Casters and Control
Caster geometry chosen to keep a heavy chair steerable. Locks at both ends hold it fast once it is positioned.
- Two 8 in rear casters with directional locks for tracking
- Two 6 in total-lock front casters
- Directional locks help the chair roll straight down long hallways
- Total-lock fronts park the chair securely for transfers
Product Specifications
- Weight Capacity: 600 lb
- Tilt: Up to 30° posterior; up to 10° anterior
- Recline: Up to 45°
- Seat Widths: 24, 26, 28 or 30 in
- Seat Depths: 21 or 23 in
- Tilt Operation: Foot pump
- Rear Casters: 8 in casters with directional locks (2)
- Front Casters: 6 in total-lock casters (2)
- Stand-Assist Handles: Included
- 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 Heavy-Duty Wheelchairs range for more heavy-duty and bariatric options, or shop everything from Broda.
Why Choose the Broda Vanguard Bariatric Positioning Wheelchair?
Bariatric users are often left with geri chairs or standard chairs at their limit; the Vanguard gives them a true positioning chair with tilt, recline and transfer support. For bariatric units and home caregivers, that combination covers the full day: sitting, repositioning, resting and standing.
- Rated, not stretched – a 600 lb platform with bariatric depths and casters — users get positioning care at sizes standard chairs exclude
- Pump does the lifting – the foot-pump tilt spares caregiver backs — repositioning a heavier user stops being a two-person strain
- Straighter pushes – directional-locking rear casters tame corridor wander — long pushes need less correction effort
- Easier stand-ups – anterior tilt plus stand-assist handles shift weight over the feet — users contribute more to their own transfers
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Broda Vanguard Bariatric Positioning Wheelchair – Operating Manual (English, Français, Español)
- Broda Vanguard Bariatric Positioning Wheelchair – US Order Form (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight can the Vanguard support?
The Vanguard is rated for users up to 600 lb. Its seat widths run from 24 to 30 in and its caster set includes two 8 in rear directional locking casters, all sized for bariatric service.
How does the tilt work on a chair this size?
A foot pump operates the tilt, so a caregiver can change the angle without leaning body weight into a hand lever. The chair tilts up to 30 degrees posterior and up to 10 degrees anterior, and the back reclines up to 45 degrees.
What are the stand-assist handles for?
The stand-assist handles give users leverage points to push up from during standing transfers. Combined with the anterior tilt range, they help users rise from the chair with less caregiver lifting.
Which seat widths are available?
All four widths in the Vanguard range are stocked: 24, 26, 28 and 30 in, each with seat depths of 21 or 23 in to match leg length. Every stocked configuration runs on casters, as Broda builds this model.
What warranty applies?
Broda covers the frame for 10 years and all parts for 2 years. On a bariatric chair that sees heavy daily use, that frame term is a meaningful part of the value.
