The drive wheel is simply the larger wheel on the power wheelchair and can have a big impact on the way the power wheelchair maneuvers in different environments. Below we discuss the three main options of drive wheel placement and their benefits and considerations.

Choosing the right drive wheel position for your power wheelchair can affect its performance and maneuverability. Learn more about the difference between front, mid, and rear-wheel drive wheelchairs below!

Front-wheel drives have a turning radius of 25 to 28 inches and a larger 360-degree circumference than mid-wheel drives. However, they actually navigate around tight corners better than the other two drive systems because the position of the pivot point gives them a very short front end.

There are three main types of drive wheel configurations on power wheelchairs: front-wheel drive, mid-wheel drive, and rear-wheel drive. In this blog today, we will focus on mid-wheel drive. Mid-Wheel Drive. The mid-wheel drive power wheelchair is the most recent technology developed for power wheelchair bases.

Mid wheel drive powerchairs have six wheels which give traction when driving; two big drive wheels in the middle (which is why it’s called mid-wheel drive) and four smaller wheels at the front and at the back.