Special Tomato Hi-Low Seating System vs Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Hi-Low Seating System | 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 | Maker assembly guide title: Model# Series 79300105 & 79300305; item special-toma | Item special-tomato-mps-seat |
| Min. weight | Not listed | 20 lb |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | 130 lb |
| Age (maker) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) |
| Sizes | Small shell max 80 lbs, Large shell max 130 lbs; cushions MS1-MS7 (9 mos-9 yrs, 28-52 in) and ML1-ML7 (6 yrs-Adult, 45 in-Adult) | 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 | Footprint 25.25 x 35 in; tray 24 x 17 in; floor-to-seat height Small 14-28.5 in | 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 | Soft-Touch cushions (latex free, peel and tear resistant, fluid impermeable); wood accents; four 5 in swivel casters with brake locks | Soft-Touch surface (latex-free, antimicrobial, fluid-impermeable); wooden mobile floor base; car-seat-grade 5-point harness (per the maker) |
| What's included | Shell/base, seat, back and headrest cushions, harness, footrest; optional tray with risers; initial assembly required; 5-year warranty on cushions, strapping and shell, 2-year on Hi-low base | 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 | Not listed | 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. |
Special Tomato Hi-Low Seating System
A height-adjustable version of the Special Tomato MPS seat on a rolling base, with tilt-in-space and pedal-activated adjustments.
- Floor to table height range stated
- Tool-free, pedal-activated adjustments
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