Product Description
The MOBB Sliding Bath Transfer Bench is a transfer bench with a sliding seat that carries the user from outside the tub to inside and brakes at either end. It includes a safety belt, suction cup feet and a red safety handle, adjusts in seat height from 17.5″ to 21.5″, assembles without tools and is rated to 300 lbs.
A standard transfer bench still requires the user to shuffle across it, lifting and shifting their weight repeatedly on a wet, slippery surface. For someone with limited upper body strength, hip pain or poor balance, that shuffling is the hard part — and it is where the transfer usually goes wrong. A sliding seat removes it: the user sits once, and the seat does the moving.
The seat brakes on either side, which is what makes the slide safe rather than alarming. It stays locked while the user sits down outside the tub, releases for the slide, then locks again once inside so the seat is rigid for bathing. The supplied safety belt secures the user during the slide, and the red handle gives a clearly visible, high-contrast grip point — a genuine benefit for users with reduced vision.
Suction cup feet grip the tub floor and the bathroom floor to stop the frame creeping during the transfer.
Key Features
Seat Slides Side to Side The user sits once outside the tub and the seat carries them in, removing the repeated shuffling that makes a standard transfer bench difficult and risky.
Brakes at Either End The seat locks in position outside and inside the tub, so it is rigid for sitting down and for bathing, and only moves during the transfer itself.
Safety Belt Included Secures the user during the slide — a component often sold separately with competing benches.
Red Safety Handle A deliberately high-contrast grip point that is easy to locate for users with reduced vision, in a wet environment where things are hard to see.
Suction Cup Feet Grip both the tub floor and the bathroom floor to stop the frame creeping during the transfer.
Tool-Free Height Adjustment Seat height adjusts from 17.5″ to 21.5″ and overall height from 31.5″ to 35.5″, without tools.
Sliding Bench or Curtain-Control Bench?
MOBB makes two transfer benches and the choice comes down to whether the difficulty is the transfer or the water. The Sliding bench has a seat that moves for you, plus a safety belt — the right choice where shuffling across a fixed bench is the problem, which is the usual case for users with hip pain, limited upper body strength or poor sitting balance.
The Transfer Bath Bench with Curtain Control has a fixed 27″-wide seat with full back and arm support, and is shaped so the shower curtain can be closed against it to stop water running onto the bathroom floor. That is the right choice where the transfer is manageable but flooding the bathroom on every bath is the real daily problem.
Both are height adjustable across the same range, both have suction cup feet, both are tool-free and both carry 300 lbs.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Overall Height |
31.5" - 35.5" adjustable |
| Seat-to-Floor Height |
17.5" - 21.5" adjustable |
| Seat Dimensions |
16" W x 16.5" D |
| Backrest Height (Top to Seat) |
13.5" |
| Backrest Dimensions |
16.5" W x 7" H |
| Front Legs Width |
31.5" - 32" |
| Front-to-Back Leg Depth |
14"-15" |
| Assembly |
Tool Free |
| Weight Capacity |
300 lbs |
| Warranty |
Lifetime Limited Warranty |
| SKU |
MHSLBB |
| Brand |
MOBB Home Health Care |
Best For
- Users who find shuffling across a standard transfer bench difficult or unsafe
- People with hip or knee pain, limited upper body strength, or poor sitting balance
- Carers assisting a tub transfer, where a sliding seat replaces physically shifting the user
- Anyone who wants a safety belt and a high-contrast grip handle included as standard
Why Choose This Product
- A sliding, braking seat removes the shuffling that is the hardest and riskiest part of a tub transfer
- Safety belt and red high-contrast handle included, where competitors often charge extra or omit them
- Tool-free assembly and adjustment, suction cup feet and a lifetime limited warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a sliding transfer bench different from a standard one?
On a standard bench the seat is fixed, so the user sits on the outer end and shuffles across it into the tub — lifting and shifting their weight several times on a wet surface. On a sliding bench the seat itself travels along the frame, so the user sits down once and is carried across. For anyone with hip pain, weak arms or poor balance, that is the difference between a manageable transfer and an unsafe one.
Will it fit my bathtub?
The front legs span 31.5″–32″ and the front-to-back leg depth is 14″–15″. The bench straddles the tub wall with two legs inside and two outside, so measure your tub’s internal width and the clear floor space beside it. Standard North American tubs accommodate it, but measure before ordering if your bathroom is tight or the tub is an unusual size.
Do the suction feet work on any surface?
They grip best on smooth, non-porous surfaces such as an acrylic or enamel tub floor and sealed tile. They will not grip reliably on textured non-slip tub bases, unglazed or heavily textured tile, or a bath mat. Check the feet hold firmly before each use, and never use the bench if the frame can be rocked or slid by hand.
Is the safety belt necessary?
It is included and it is recommended, particularly during the slide itself and for any user with poor sitting balance. It secures the user to the seat so a loss of balance mid-transfer does not become a fall. Have an occupational therapist confirm the belt is appropriate for the user, as it should never restrict someone who needs to be able to move freely.
Summary
The MOBB Sliding Bath Transfer Bench has a seat that slides from outside the tub to inside and brakes at either end, with a safety belt, suction cup feet, a red safety handle and tool-free height adjustment from 17.5″ to 21.5″. 300 lb capacity, lifetime limited warranty.
Important Notice: This product is a mobility and safety aid and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or assessment. Have an occupational therapist confirm it suits your bathroom, your transfer technique and your physical ability before use. Do not exceed the stated weight capacity. Check that all height adjusters, locking pins and suction feet are fully engaged before every use, and never use the product on a wet, loose or uneven floor.
