Rifton Support Station vs Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
The Support Station holds up to 250 lb; the Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS), 130 lb, per the makers.
Only the differences are shown.
| Rifton Support Station | 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 | K710 | Item special-tomato-mps-seat |
| Min. weight | Not listed | 20 lb |
| Max. weight | 250 lb | 130 lb |
| Max. height | 80 in | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) |
| Sizes | One size; user height 46 to 80 in | 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 | Frame 65.5 high x 27.5 wide; trunk board 24 x 24; depth with board horizontal 31 | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo |
| Crash test (maker) | Not listed | 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) |
| 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 | Listed as easy to clean; its products are tested to withstand a 10% bleach solution (general statement). | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. |
| Maker's warnings | user's height and weight must be within capacity limits (250 lb maximum working load). | 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. |
Rifton Support Station
Frame with a trunk board that can be installed in a pivot or fixed configuration, for users 46 to 80 in tall.
- Pivot or fixed installation
- Handles user height to 80 in and 250 lb
- Page wording on weight bearing is not consistent
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