Convaid Trekker vs Thomashilfen Swifty 3
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Convaid Trekker | Thomashilfen Swifty 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive stroller | Adaptive stroller |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | Trekker 12 (seat size 1); Trekker 14 (seat size 2); transit TR-12T, TR-14T | Not listed |
| Children | 1 | 1 |
| Min. weight | Not listed | 110.2 lb |
| Max. weight | Not listed | 180.8 lb |
| Max. height | Not listed | 68.9 in |
| Sizes | Trekker 12 (seat width 11.75 in) and Trekker 14 (13.75 in). Max user weight 75 lb (Trekker 12), 110 lb (Trekker 14); transit capacity matches | Designed for users 150-175 cm (59.1-68.9 in) and 50-82 kg (110.2-180.8 lb); seat depth 37-46 cm, seat width 41 cm (33 cm with seat minimizer) |
| Width | 26 in | Not listed |
| Product weight | Not listed | 54 lb |
| Dimensions | Frame (TR14 base size): overall 42.5 L x 26 W x 37.5 H in; folded 39 x 26 x 13.5 | Overall 113 x 69 x 119 cm to 129 x 69 x 134 cm depending on settings; folded 60 |
| Recline | Recline 80-110 degrees in 10 degree steps (optional 80-170 US); tilt-in-space range -10 degrees anterior to 45 degrees posterior (manual) | Hip angle 90-115 degrees; seat tilt-in-space fixed at +7.2 degrees; back angle lever adjustable |
| Fold | The Trekker Chair can be folded into a compact mode for transport and storage'; folds with or without the seating system | Intuitive, and effortless'; folded 60 x 69 x 90 cm |
| Crash test (maker) | Manual: transit model 'has been crash tested and complies with the requirements of RESNA WC4:2017 section 19' and ISO 7176-19:2022; Trekker 'dynamically crash tested in a forward-facing configuration. | Swifty 3 as 'Crash tested' with crash eyelets; no explicit vehicle or transit approval wording. |
| Standards (maker) | RESNA WC4:2017 section 19; ISO 7176-19:2022 | Not listed |
| Material | Not listed | High-quality oval tubing frame; flame-retardant cover fabric; breathable pads; puncture-proof PU tires |
| Maker's warnings | Manual: never exceed max occupant weight; positioning belts are not a vehicle restraint; never use on an escalator; carries one user at a time; do not use after a crash. Seating system is 'not designed, tested or intended to be used as a car seat. | abduction block should not be used as a brake chock; stay within max weight, basket and bag max 5 kg / 11 lb counts toward load; full shopping bags on push bars raise tipping risk. |
Convaid Trekker
A Convaid stroller with a folding mobility base and separate seating system, in two seat sizes with recline and tilt-in-space ranges.
- Detailed size, weight and dimension data in the manual
Thomashilfen Swifty 3
A Thomashilfen rehab stroller for taller, heavier users (up to 175 cm and 82 kg) with fixed seat tilt and lever back angle.
- Weight and height range stated
- No explicit vehicle or transit approval wording