Special Tomato Hi-Low Seating System vs Thomashilfen tRide
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Hi-Low Seating System | 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 | Maker assembly guide title: Model# Series 79300105 & 79300305; item special-toma | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) | Not listed |
| 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) | 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 |
| Dimensions | Footprint 25.25 x 35 in; tray 24 x 17 in; floor-to-seat height Small 14-28.5 in | 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 | Soft-Touch cushions (latex free, peel and tear resistant, fluid impermeable); wood accents; four 5 in swivel casters with brake locks | Seat upholstery in durable fabric, washable up to 40 C; fire-retardant fabrics; foldable aluminum chassis; no-flat EVA wheels |
| 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 | Not listed |
| Care | Not listed | 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 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
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