R82 Chilla tilt-in-space seat vs Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| R82 Chilla tilt-in-space seat | Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| 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 | 881111xx0 (size 1 with suspension); 881012 (seat size 1); 881121x10 (size 2); 88 | Item special-tomato-mps-seat |
| Min. weight | Not listed | 20 lb |
| Max. weight | Not listed | 130 lb |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) |
| Sizes | Size 1 and size 2, frame with or without suspension; seat size 1 and seat size 2. Max user mass 77 lb (size 1), 110 lb (size 2); in transportation 77 and 110 lb, minimum 48 lb for all variants | Small cushions MS1 9 mos-3 yrs 28-37 in; MS3 2-5 yrs 32-43 in; MS5 4-8 yrs 40-50 in; MS7 5-9 yrs 43-52 in. Large ML1 6-9 yrs 45-58 in; ML3 8-11 yrs 48-60 in; ML5 10-14 yrs 48-62 in; ML7 12-Adult 58-Adult |
| Dimensions | Overall length 31.5 in; overall width 24.5 (size 1 with suspension), 26 (size 2) | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo |
| Recline | With tilt and recline functions | Not listed |
| Fold | Size 1 with suspension folds to 15 in high x 40.75 in long; seat 1 folds to 10.75 x 21 x 15 in | Not listed |
| Crash test (maker) | Chilla is crash tested and complies with ISO 7176-19, for safe transportation in motor vehicles.' Also: 'Transport fittings enable transportation of Chilla in motor vehicles. | Footrest 'has not been crash-tested in a vehicle' and must be removed for car-seat use; page also says tested and approved for aircraft travel (FAA approved) |
| Standards (maker) | ISO 7176-19 | Not listed |
| Material | Not listed | Soft-Touch surface (latex-free, antimicrobial, fluid-impermeable); wooden mobile floor base; car-seat-grade 5-point harness (per the maker) |
| What's included | Not listed | Seat shell with footrest, headrest, back cushion, seat cushion, attachment straps; wooden mobile floor base and tray with risers optional; 5-year warranty |
| Care | Not listed | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. |
| Maker's warnings | no specific warnings; points to the user manual. | Six-year expiration for transportation use. Car seat minimum 27 lbs (Small) and 51 lbs (Large). Not available as a motor vehicle restraint for persons with a disability in Canada. Not tested for direct installation in a school bus seat. |
R82 Chilla tilt-in-space seat
A tilt-in-space seat on a wheeled frame from R82, made in two sizes with optional suspension. Folds and has transport fittings.
- Two sizes with seat depth and back height ranges listed
Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
- Eight cushion sizes up to adult
- FMVSS213 compliance for car seat use
- Not listed by the maker: prices for tray and floor base