Product Description
The MOBB 12″ Wheel Transport Chair is an aluminum transport chair with 12″ mag rear wheels and PU tyres, swing-away detachable legrests and flip-up footplates. It weighs 26 lbs, carries up to 300 lbs, seats 18″W × 16″D on a fire-retardant cushion, and is available in Blue, Lime Green and Yellow.
The wheel size is what separates transport chairs. Most use 8″ castors all round, which is fine on smooth flooring but jars badly over door thresholds, pavement joints and lift gaps — and every one of those jolts goes through the occupant. The 12″ mag rear wheels here roll over those transitions rather than into them, and the PU tyres take out the remaining vibration.
The legrests swing away and detach entirely, which matters more than it sounds. Fixed footplates force the user to transfer around them; removing the legrests opens up a clear approach to the seat from the front or the side, which makes a bed or armchair transfer safer for both the user and whoever is assisting.
Practical details are handled properly: a united handle brake for the attendant, flip-up plastic footplates, a fixed armrest with a soft sponge top, a foldable backrest for boot storage, a Velcro pouch for small items, and a double cross-brace for frame rigidity.
Key Features
12″ Mag Rear Wheels with PU Tyres Larger rear wheels roll over door thresholds, pavement joints and lift gaps instead of jarring into them, and PU tyres absorb the remaining vibration.
Swing-Away Detachable Legrests The legrests swing clear and detach completely, opening a clear approach to the seat for a front or side transfer.
Aluminum Frame at 26 lbs Light enough to lift into a car boot, with a double cross-brace for rigidity and a foldable backrest to reduce the folded height.
United Handle Brake An attendant brake across the handles, plus a new brake lever design, so the person pushing controls the chair without reaching down.
Fire-Retardant 18″ Seat Cushion An 18″W × 16″D seat in fire-prevention cloth, with a fixed armrest and soft sponge top.
Three Colours Blue, Lime Green and Yellow — genuinely visible colours rather than the usual hospital grey.
12″ Wheel or 12″ Lightweight?
MOBB makes two 12″ transport chairs and the names are similar, so the differences are worth setting out. This model, the 12″ Wheel Transport Chair, has 12″ mag wheels with PU tyres, swing-away detachable legrests, flip-up footplates, a united handle brake and a choice of three colours. The seat sits 20″ from the floor.
The 12″ Lightweight Transport Chair is the simpler chair: full-length armrests, a height-adjustable footrest with removable footplate hangers, a seat belt and companion-activated wheel locks, with the seat 19″ from the floor. It costs less and comes in one finish.
Choose this model if the chair will be used over mixed surfaces, if transfers need the legrests out of the way, or if a distinctive colour matters. Choose the Lightweight if the use is mostly indoors and on smooth ground, or if a seat belt and adjustable footrest height are the priorities.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Color Dimensions |
Blue | Lime Green | Yellow |
| Frame |
Aluminum |
| Seat Dimensions |
18" W x 16" D |
| Floor to Seat Height |
20" |
| Floor to Back Top Height |
36" |
| Overall Length w/ Riggings |
38" |
| Front Wheel |
8" PVC caster |
| Rear Wheels |
12" mag |
| Total Weight |
26 lbs |
| Weight Capacity |
300 lbs |
| Warranty |
Lifetime Limited Warranty |
| Available Options |
Blue (MHTC12BBE) | Lime Green (MHTC12BLM) | Yellow (MHTC12BYE) |
| Brand |
MOBB Home Health Care |
Best For
- Use over mixed surfaces — thresholds, pavement joints, lift gaps — where larger rear wheels smooth the ride
- Households where transfers to and from a bed or armchair need the legrests fully out of the way
- Attendants who want a proper united handle brake rather than reaching down to wheel locks
- Anyone who wants a transport chair in a visible colour rather than hospital grey
Why Choose This Product
- 12″ mag rear wheels with PU tyres, where most transport chairs use 8″ castors that jar over every threshold
- Swing-away detachable legrests that open a clear transfer approach, rather than fixed footplates to work around
- 26 lbs on an aluminum frame with a foldable backrest, 300 lb capacity and a lifetime limited warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a transport chair and a wheelchair?
A transport chair is pushed by someone else — it has small rear wheels with no hand rims, so the occupant cannot self-propel. A wheelchair has large rear wheels with hand rims the user can drive themselves. Transport chairs are lighter, narrower and fold smaller, which makes them better for appointments, outings and travel where someone is always pushing. If the user needs to move independently, they need a wheelchair, not a transport chair.
Why do bigger rear wheels matter?
Because of what the chair has to cross. A 12″ wheel rolls over a door threshold, a pavement expansion joint or the gap at a lift door; an 8″ castor drops into it and jars. Every one of those jolts is transmitted to the occupant, and for someone frail or in pain that is the difference between a tolerable outing and a painful one. The PU tyres absorb the residual vibration.
Does it fold for the car?
Yes. The frame folds and the backrest folds down as well, which reduces the folded height significantly for a car boot. At 26 lbs it is light enough for most adults to lift, though removing the legrests first — they detach completely — makes it lighter and easier to handle.
What is a united handle brake?
It is an attendant brake operated from the push handles, so the person pushing can slow or stop the chair without letting go of the handles or reaching down to the wheel locks. It is a meaningful safety feature on slopes and ramps. Always apply the wheel locks as well before any transfer in or out of the chair.
Summary
The MOBB 12″ Wheel Transport Chair is a 26 lb aluminum transport chair with 12″ mag rear wheels and PU tyres, swing-away detachable legrests, flip-up footplates, a united handle brake and a fire-retardant 18″ seat. 300 lb capacity, in Blue, Lime Green or Yellow.
Important Notice: This product is a mobility aid and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or assessment. Have a physiotherapist or occupational therapist confirm it is appropriate for you and set it to the correct height before use. Do not exceed the stated weight capacity. Check brakes, locking mechanisms and height adjusters are fully engaged before every use, and do not use the product on stairs, escalators or uneven ground.
