Special Tomato CatchUp Chair vs Thomashilfen tRide
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato CatchUp Chair | Thomashilfen tRide | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | st-catchup-chair | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 250 lb | Not listed |
| Sizes | Single adjustable chair; Soft-Touch Sitter and Liner sizes sold as options | Size 1 and size 2. Max carrying capacity of seat unit: size 1 35 kg / 77.16 lb, size 2 40 kg / 88.18 lb. Chassis including seat: size 1 45 kg / 99.20 lb, size 2 50 kg / 110.23 lb |
| Product weight | 75 lb | Not listed |
| Dimensions | Overall footprint 28.5 W x 37 L; height 42 to top of seatback | Seat unit L x W x H: size 1 85 x 41 x 57 cm, size 2 98 x 46 x 46 cm. Chassis: si |
| Fold | Not listed | Seat unit folded (no footrest): size 1 63 x 36 x 38 cm, size 2 76 x 46 x 50 cm. Chassis folded: size 1 79 x 60 x 38 cm, size 2 83 x 67 x 38 cm |
| Material | Metal frame; removable washable fabric parts; Soft-Touch liners described as latex-free and anti-microbial | Seat upholstery in durable fabric, washable up to 40 C; fire-retardant fabrics; foldable aluminum chassis; no-flat EVA wheels |
| Care | Frame can be wiped clean; seat and back pads, pelvic belt and trunk harness are removable and washable | Seat cover washable up to 40 C |
| Maker's warnings | Not listed | Do not hang shopping bags on push bars (tipping risk); do not use abduction block as a brake chock; use in vehicles only if the stroller is approved for that. |
Special Tomato CatchUp Chair
Height and depth adjustable wheeled chair with a metal frame, push handle, and 5 in casters. The maker lists a 250 lb user weight maximum.
- Wide range of seat, back and footrest adjustments listed
- Fabric parts are removable and washable
- 2 year warranty
- Heavy at 75 lb
Thomashilfen tRide
A rehab stroller from Thomashilfen with a separate seat unit and folding aluminum chassis, in two sizes. The maker lists it under GMFCS levels III to V.
- Two sizes with load limits stated
- Seat unit and chassis separable
- No crash-test or vehicle-use wording for this model